At the heart of the Masters, lies a spectacle unlike any other.
Not Scottie Scheffler, not Tiger Woods… and certainly not the commentator perched in a modest tent beside the 16th green.
Yet, on a Sunday afternoon at the 2024 Masters, Verne Lundquist took center stage. After four decades of lending his voice to the Masters for CBS, this was his grand finale.
Lundquist, a titan in sports broadcasting, has narrated countless iconic moments in the SEC and at Augusta National. From Tiger Woods’ miraculous chip-in on the 16th hole in 2005, immortalized by Verne’s exclamation, to Jack Nicklaus’ triumphant “Yes Sir!” in 1986, his voice has been synonymous with golfing history.
But it was his final farewell that captured hearts. As the Masters unfolded, fans tuned in to witness a poignant moment: Verne, standing by the 16th green, waiting for Woods, his longtime companion in golfing memories.
Their brief exchange, unseen by cameras and reporters, was unveiled in a post-Masters podcast. Lundquist thanked Woods for his kind words, to which Woods responded, acknowledging their eternal connection forged by that iconic shot and Verne’s resonant commentary.
It was a small, yet profound moment that epitomized their shared legacy. As Woods continued his round, he glanced back at Verne, offering a silent gesture of appreciation—a moment cherished by Lundquist forever.
Though this exchange wasn’t captured by CBS, its significance resonated across the golfing world. It encapsulated the essence of their bond, echoing the sentiments evoked by Lundquist’s immortal words:
“Oh… my… goodness.”
