Roger Maltbie has led a charmed life.
He’s the first to admit that winning 12 professional tournaments, including the first Memorial Tournament at Jack’s Place and the old World Series of Golf at Firestone, exceeded his expectations and made for a pretty respectable playing career. Then he made a seamless transition into television, working for more than three decades for NBC/Golf Channel, and becoming a fan favorite.
As he discusses in part two of a Q&A with Golfweek that was conducted at Silverado Resort during the Fortinet Championship last month, Maltbie may be making his final appearance behind the mic this weekend at the Shriners Children’s Open in Las Vegas. (You can read part one of the Q&A here.)
Maltbie’s role was reduced this season to a handful of second-tier events and he doesn’t know yet if he’ll be asked back for next season in a similar capacity. But after chatting for a solid hour, Maltbie bid adieu with these classic words: “I’ve got to get suited up.” Here’s hoping he’s brought back for an encore.