Kevin Kisner Apologizes for Criticism of CBS Masters Coverage
Kevin Kisner does about-face, sorry for 'too critical' CBS comments
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Professional golfer Kevin Kisner publicly criticized CBS Sports' Masters broadcast but later issued an apology for his remarks. He acknowledged the challenges of live production and praised CBS for its role in promoting golf, especially after the network reported a significant increase in viewership for the event.
- 01Kevin Kisner criticized CBS Sports for being 'way behind the action' during the Masters broadcast.
- 02He later apologized for his comments, acknowledging he was 'too critical' of his peers.
- 03Kisner praised CBS for its longstanding partnership with the PGA Tour and the complexities of live sports production.
- 04CBS reported nearly 14 million viewers for the final round of the Masters, marking an 8% increase from the previous year.
- 05At its peak, over 20 million viewers watched Rory McIlroy win his second consecutive green jacket.
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Kevin Kisner, a professional golfer and NBC analyst, faced backlash after criticizing CBS Sports' coverage of the Masters Tournament. He claimed the network was 'way behind the action' and that some shots aired 7 to 10 minutes late. However, during a subsequent appearance on the Fore Play podcast, Kisner apologized for his comments, admitting he crossed a line. He recognized the challenges of producing live broadcasts and praised CBS for its significant role in promoting golf and its partnership with the PGA Tour. His remarks came as CBS reported an impressive viewership for the Masters, with the final round attracting nearly 14 million viewers, an 8% increase from the previous year, and peaking at over 20 million during Rory McIlroy's victory.
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