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Richard Kaufman

Richard Kaufman is a British sports broadcaster and Sky Sports Golf’s lead commentator for women’s golf. Since joining Sky Sports in 2017, he’s covered men’s and women’s majors, the Ryder and Solheim Cups, and the LET, LPGA, DP World, Asian and Challenge Tours. A former talkSPORT Drivetime presenter, he’s also commentated on football, basketball, the Olympics and Wimbledon.

Overview

Richard Kaufman's Profile

He studied at the University of Wolverhampton before building a broadcasting career spanning more than 30 years. Before specializing in golf, he was a Drivetime presenter for talkSPORT and commentated on football (Premier League, Champions League, Eredivisie) and basketball for IMG, as well as covering the Olympics and Wimbledon.

He officially joined the Sky Sports Golf team in 2017, becoming the network’s lead commentator alongside Ewen Murray and Butch Harmon. He covers European Tour and Ladies European Tour events worldwide, including the AIG Women’s Open, the Evian Championship, and the Solheim and Ryder Cups, and is also lead commentator for the Asian Tour and a presenter on The Open Radio.

He additionally works as a media trainer and voiceover artist through his own consultancy, and is a patron of England & Wales Blind Golf. Kaufman is married as he has mentioned working on an e-commerce business alongside his wife. He is a supporter of Fulham FC.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Richard Kaufman
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1970-01-01
  • Nationality: British
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2017
  • Years Active: 9
  • Estimated Salary: Undisclosed

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Sky Sports Golf

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Personal Life

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      Education

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      • Attended University of Wolverhampton

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      • Commentary fees from his roles on Sky Sports Golf
      • Income from freelance sports broadcasting/commentary on IMG, U.com, and The Open Radio
      • Revenue from his company, The Sports Communicator, a media training and voiceover consultancy company

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