I think that Johnny Miller is the best golf commentator ever. How many of you while standing over an iron to the green ever thought to yourself….”green light situation here?” In contrast, I never got a positive swing thought from Ken Venturi. The Venturi quote that sticks in my mind is “Unless you’ve been there, you don’t know what it’s like.” Not very inspiring.
Johnny’s commentary brings you into the action; Venturi’s always reminded you that you were on the outside looking in.