PGA Tour Winner Dies Suddenly At 64

Mark Carnevale, a former PGA Tour winner and broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 64, with the cause of death not disclosed.

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan praised Carnevale as a beloved member of the TOUR family, highlighting his extensive knowledge of the game and engaging commentary style.

Carnevale began his career in golf in 1992, winning the Rookie of the Year award and competing in 212 PGA events.

“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 stated. “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.”

“Mark Carnevale was an integral part of live coverage on our streaming platforms and PGA TOUR Radio coverage. 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,” PGA TOUR Entertainment senior vice president Greg Hopfe stated.

He transitioned to broadcasting in 2005, contributing to PGA events on SiriusXM radio and most recently covering the Scottish Open. He was set to host the upcoming 3M Open.

Carnevale, who had a sports-oriented background influenced by his father, expressed a bittersweet sentiment about missing competitive play while appreciating his role in broadcasting.

“I can’t tell you how many times people have said, ‘Are you playing in your own tournament?’” Carnevale said. “I miss the competitive part of it. But I don’t miss the travel, and I don’t miss being out there grinding when you’re not playing well. I hope this will be a good substitute. It won’t replace playing golf but it will add to my understanding as a whole of professional golf. That’s in a sense what drives me. I feel like I can make a difference to the tournament and the Nationwide Tour as a whole.”