PGA Tour winner and announcer Mark Carnevale dies at 64 – one week after covering his final tournament
PGA Tour winner and commentator Mark Carnevale has died at the age of 64, the organization announced this week.
Carnevale, who was named Rookie of the Year in 1992 after winning the Chattanooga Classic, reportedly died suddenly Monday. The cause of death has not yet been released.
“Mark has long been a beloved member of the TOUR family,” said Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.
‘He was a member of that elite club, a winner on the PGA TOUR, and went on to hold various positions within the industry, most recently as a key voice in PGA TOUR Radio’s reporting.
‘Mark knew the game and did a fantastic job of conveying insights from his unique perspective – and with an engaging dose of humor – to fans at countless TOUR events over the years.
PGA Tour winner and announcer Mark Carnevale has died at age 64
Carnevale was crowned Rookie of the Year in 1992 after winning the Chattanooga Classic
‘We will miss Mark and extend our condolences to his loved ones.’
Carnevale reported on his last tournament a week ago and was also scheduled to attend the 3M Open in Minnesota this week.
The Maryland-born golfer has competed in 212 PGA Tour events during his career, with his victory at the Chattanooga Classic standing as his only win.
He later joined the Korn Ferry Tour and became 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 played a key role in the live broadcasts on our streaming platforms and in the PGA TOUR Radio broadcasts,” said Greg Hopfe, senior vice president and executive producer of PGA TOUR Entertainment, in a statement.
“He was a true professional, respected by the PGA TOUR players he covered. His astute analysis and humor will be greatly missed.”