Tom Abbott

College:   Mercer University

Tom is a reporter and anchor for Golf Central, and host to the network's live European Tour coverage. Tom is also a regular host of Golf Central Updates and the voice behind the Top 10 shows, in addition to hosting a number of specials through-out the year. A regular contributor to Golfchannel.com, Tom files a bi-weekly column for the Web site focusing on the European golf scene. Tom also works closely with GOLF CHANNEL corporate clients, hosting golf clinics, company days and speaking at dinners through-out the year. Tom joined GOLF CHANNEL in November 2005 and served as the main presenter for the network's UK channel for two years. Prior to arriving at GOLF CHANNEL, Tom was a presenter for WCAV-TV, where he helped to create CBS-19 News in Charlottesville, Va. He has also spent time in Atlanta with WGCL-TV, and in Macon with WPGA-TV. Tom was awarded a golf scholarship to Mercer University in Macon Ga., from where he graduated with a degree in Media and Business. Prior to his time in the United States, Tom was a talented amateur golfer representing Surrey and England Schoolboys.