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Tour Insider - Editorial Staff
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Jay Coffin | Column ArchiveCoffin has been Editorial Director for GolfChannel.com since July 2008 and is in charge of the editorial strategy and direction of the Web site. From time-to-time, when he feels the itch, Coffin shakes off the rust and chimes in with opinions in his cleverly named column, Coffin Corner. Before Golf Channel, Coffin was with Golfweek magazine for 11 years in several different capacities, including Desk Editor, Senior Writer and Editor of Digital Media.
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Rex Hoggard | Column ArchiveHoggard joined the GolfChannel.com team in 2008 and leads the Web site's coverage of the PGA, LPGA, Champions and Nationwide tours. Hoggard's "On Second Thought" column appears each Wednesday and he contributes every Tuesday to the site's fantasy golf column. Before Golf Channel, Hoggard was with Golfweek magazine for 10 years in several different capacities, including Desk Editor and Senior Writer, where he received recognition for his writing from the Golf Writers' Association of America.
Randall Mell | Column ArchiveMell brings 28 years of journalism experience to Golf Channel. An award winning senior writer/columnist/reporter with the South Florida Sun-Sentinel since 1985, he also has served as a co-host for Golf World On-Air – a Saturday morning radio show airing on The Sporting News Radio Network in more than 100 markets. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1981, Mell began his career at the Marinette Eagle Star, then became sports editor at the Lake Geneva Regional News.
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David AllenAllen is the Editor of Instruction and Equipment. He has been a golf journalist for 12 years, with previous stints at Golfonline, and GOLF and Golf For Women magazines. He has written instructional articles with many of the top players on both the PGA Tour and LPGA. In addition, Allen co-authored Golf Annika’s Way with Annika Sorenstam and Golf Rx, a core conditioning fitness book. He also edited GOLF Magazine’s "Better by Saturday" series and Golf for Women’s 100 "Classic Tips for Women."
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Mercer Baggs | Column ArchiveBaggs is the Editorial Manager for GolfChannel.com. A graduate from the University of Georgia, he has been covering the sport, writing commentary and features for both on-air and online, since 1996. Baggs is a multiple award winner from the Golf Writers’ Association of America.
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Brian KoresselKoressel is a Senior Producer for GolfChannel.com and has introduced to the Web site such popular features as Quotes of the Week and Photos of the Month, in addition to contributing to the popular Backspin feature. He fell in love with the game while living on the island of Maui. His favorite TV golf moment: watching Lefty's putt drop on the 72nd hole at the Masters to win his first major championship. Worst TV golf moment: watching Norman's meltdown in the 1996 Masters.
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Erik PetersonPeterson joined the GolfChannel.com editorial desk in January, 2008 as the editor of the Courses & Travel section. He was introduced to golf at age 7, and writing at age 3. His career highlights include shooting 66, and discovering Golf Guy's true identity.
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Richard CurreyCurrey grew up around golf and has had a long time love for the sport that some consider a good walk ruined. He attended the University of Central Florida and has been with Golf Channel since 2007, working on several shows including "Top 10." Currey is currently the editor of Instruction and hopes he can help improve everyone’s game.
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Rich Lerner | Column ArchiveSince 1997, Lerner has been a mainstay at Golf Channel, where his distinctive essays have punctuated coverage of golf’s major championships and the Ryder Cup. Lerner can also be seen as host and play-by-play commentator at various tour events.
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Adam Barr | Column ArchiveBarr delves into the world of golf equipment as a reporter and analyst for Golf Central and the host of What’s In The Bag?, a weekly show devoted to everything about the tools of the game. In addition, he’s also the network’s senior correspondent for business and legal issues
Tom Abbott | Column ArchiveAbbott serves as studio host and commentator for Golf Channel's live tournament coverage of the European Tour. He also conducts post-round interviews and reports for Golf Central at select LPGA events, as well as reporting and anchoring Golf Central from the network’s studios in Orlando, Fla.
