PGA Tour winner and broadcaster Mark Carnevale has died at the age of 64, the organization announced this week.
Carnevale, who was crowned Rookie of the Year in 1992 after winning the Chattanooga Classic, died suddenly on Monday. The cause of death has not yet been released.
“Mark has long been a beloved part of the TOUR family,” said Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
‘He was a member of that elite club, a PGA TOUR winner, and went on to hold numerous roles within the industry, most recently as a key voice on PGA TOUR Radio’s coverage.
‘Mark knew the game and did a fantastic job of conveying his insights from his unique perspective, and with a disarming wit and sense of humor, to fans at countless TOUR events over the years.
PGA Tour winner and broadcaster Mark Carnevale has passed away at the age of 64
Carnevale was crowned Rookie of the Year in 1992 after winning the Chattanooga Classic.
We will miss Mark and send our condolences to his loved ones.
Carnevale covered his last tournament a week ago and was also scheduled to be at this week’s 3M Open in Minnesota.
The Maryland-born golfer competed in 212 PGA Tour events throughout his career, with his triumph at the Chattanooga Classic considered his only win.
He later joined the Korn Ferry Tour, becoming tournament director of the Virginia Beach Open in 2003.
In 2005, Carnevale ventured into broadcasting and began reporting on events for SiriusXM Radio.
“Mark Carnevale was an integral part of the live coverage across our streaming platforms and PGA TOUR Radio coverage,” Greg Hopfe, senior vice president and executive producer of PGA TOUR Entertainment, said in a statement.
‘He was a consummate professional, respected by the PGA TOUR players he covered, and his insightful analysis and humor will be greatly missed.’
