David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He grew up with aspirations to become an opera singer, until he discovered he had the knack for hitting a golf ball. He jokes about his career change, "I was always interested in music from a very early age. But when I turned pro at age 17, I haven't sung a note since. Now, I only sing to punish my children."
David enjoyed a very successful professional career, with 10 victories worldwide and over $3 million in prize money. He was a regular on the European Tour, with victories including the ICL International, the Italian Open, Scottish Open, South Africa PGA, BMW Open, Cannes Open, and Madrid Open. He captained the winning Irish team in the 1990 Alfred Dunhill Cup. And Feherty played on the European Ryder Cup Team in 1991, an experience that rejuvenated his fervor for golf.
In 1997, David retired from professional golf when offered a position as a golf commentator for CBS Sports. "I always enjoyed talking more than playing, and now CBS is paying me for what I like to do most." David's knowledge of the game and Tour experience give him instant credibility, and his quick wit and colorful personality add a new dimension to golf telecasts. His light-hearted approach to broadcasting is appreciated by golf fans and critics. Writers have called him "The Class Clown of Commentary" and "Golf's Ultimate Wise Guy." And according to a September 2002 Golf Magazine survey, golf fans chose David Feherty as their favorite golf announcer.
David's success extends beyond broadcasting. He is an accomplished author, writing an extremely popular monthly column for Golf Magazine and a bi-weekly piece for their website, Golfonline.com. His books have become bestsellers including A Nasty Bit of Rough; Somewhere in Ireland, A Village is Missing an Idiot; David Feherty's Totally Subjective History of the Ryder Cup and An Idiot for All Seasons. David also makes appearances at various clinics and outings throughout the year. In all of his work, David's goal is to encourage people to remember that golf is fun. "I want to entertain people. If I can't make them laugh, I want to make them smile."
David Feherty, CBS golf commentator and best selling author, is available through IMG Speakers bureau for speaking engagements. David Feherty is also available for moderating and emceeing/hosting opportunities, corporate hospitality events, meet and greets, and much more. Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information on booking David Feherty.
