Jim Nantz’s ‘Hello, Friends’ Origin: How a Private Message to His Father Became Legendary

Uncover the heartfelt story behind Jim Nantz's iconic greeting, "Hello, friends" and its touching origin during Masters week.

Jim Nantz’s ‘Hello, Friends’ Hits Different Once You Know Where It Came From

That part of the story is beautiful enough on its own. It is the kind of story that can make even hardened sports fans go ...
mlive

Hello friends: CBS, ESPN reveal Masters announcer lineups

Hello friends, it’s Masters week. ESPN and CBS are once again set to present the world-famous major golf tournament from ...
Awful Announcing

PGA Tour golfers, broadcasters impersonate Jim Nantz’s ‘Hello, friends’ intro

“I’ve been asked about it a lot; ‘Why do you say it?’ And it’s simply for one reason. It was a connection phrase with my ailing father, who had Alzheimer’s and struggled for 13 years before succumbing ...
USA Today

'Hello, friends.' Here's the story behind Jim Nantz's iconic catchphrase

It's the phrase you hear whenever CBS's Jim Nantz comes on the air, whether it's for men's NCAA tournament action in March -- although he's calling his last tourney in 2023-- NFL games, the Masters, ...
Sports Illustrated

Jim Nantz Shares Story About Origin of His Signature ‘Hello Friends’

Legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz coined his infamous phrase “Hello Friends” while working the PGA Championship 20 years ago. On Saturday, he opened his CBS third round coverage the same way he has for ...