LIV Golf confirm replacement for commentator who quit days before 2024 season
LIV Golf have confirmed the Troy Mullins' replacement for the 2024 season as well as a new addition to the broadcast team.
LIV Golf have confirmed Troy Mullins will be replaced by former Sky Sports reporter Rachel Drummond for the 2024 campaign.
Former long drive competitor Mullins, 36, decided to leave her position as on-course reporter and commentator days before LIV's third season.
"I've loved every minute of the fun and interesting work I've done and the experiences I've had," Mullins said, confirming her departure.
The breakaway tour hosts their first of 14 events in 2024 in Mayakoba, Mexico over 2-4 February.
Jon Rahm will be making his debut with his LIV team that is expected to include his Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton.
Via a report from Sports Business Journal, LIV have confirmed Drummond will take over Mullins' duties on the pre and post-game shows.
Drummond, a former Ladies European Tour player, will also be on the driving range during broadcasts to interview players.
The report has also confirmed that all five of LIV's broadcast team have agreed contract extensions through to 2025.
Arlo White is LIV's 'play-by-play' man in the studio alongside analysts Jerry Foltz and the charismatic David Feherty.
Dom Boulet and Su-Ann Heng have also agreed to extend their contracts with LIV.
It has also been reported the broadcast team will have a new member of the team: Christian Cosby.
Cosby is said to be the new host of LIV's 'Club 54' show which airs before and after tournament rounds.
"I'm not sure how often we do that"
LIV have also confirmed to SBJ their broadcasts on American network, the CW, will be rated through iSpot and Nielsen.
But Will Staeger, LIV's chief media officer, said don't expect to see the numbers every week.
He said: "We don't see it as a story week to week on what our numbers are, so I'm not sure how often we do that.
"If it's a significant bump, if there's a particular event that really shows we're gaining traction, I think we will issue a release or a story.
"But I think we're optimistic that there will be increased viewership in the 2024 season."
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