Iconic PGA Tour Announcer and Former Player Dies Suddenly at 64
Famed PGA announcer and former player Mark Carnevale died suddenly on Monday at age 61, just one week after covering his final match.
PGA Tour commissioner James Monahan confirmed Carnevale’s untimely passing in a statement (via The New York Post) in which he called Carnevale a “beloved part of the Tour family.”
“He was a member of that elite club, a PGA Tour winner, and then he held numerous roles within the industry, most recently as a significant voice in PGA Tour Radio’s coverage,” Monahan continued. “Mark knew the game and did a terrific job of conveying insights from his unique point of view—and with an engaging wit and sense of humor.”
No details of Carnevale’s passing were given, with the PGA only noting that his death was sudden.
Throughout his career, Carnevale competed in 212 Tour events. In 1992, at age 32, he earned the title Rookie of the Year after winning the Chattanooga Classic. He made 66 stars on the famed Korn Ferry Tour, and in 2003 became the tournament director of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Virginia Beach Open.
In 2005, Carnevale began his broadcasting career, covering PGA Tour events on SiriusXM. His final assignment was covering the Scottish Open, which ran from July 11–14. Carnevale had been scheduled to broadcast from the 3M Open in Minnesota this week.
“Mark Carnevale was an integral part of live coverage on our streaming platforms and PGA Tour Radio coverage,” Greg Hopfe, the senior vice president of PGA Tour Entertainment, said in a separate statement. “He was a consummate professional, who was respected by the PGA Tour players he covered, and his insightful analysis and humor will be greatly missed.”
Carnevale is survived by his wife, Gail, and two children.