(ConservativeJournal.org) – Mark Carnevale, a veteran commentator for Sirius XM Radio and a former golf champion on the PGA Tour, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 22. His death came barely a week after he covered his last golf tournament. He was 64 years old and the cause of his death is not yet known.
Carnevale’s golfing career peaked in 1992 when he won the Chattanooga Classic and was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. He also secured a win on what is now the Korn Ferry Tour. Since 2005, he was a prominent announcer for PGA radio on Sirius XM, most recently covering the Scottish Open. He was slated to work at the 3M Open in Minnesota this week.
The PGA Tour commemorated Carnevale’s contributions, saying that his humor, passion for golf, and his friendliness will be missed by everybody dearly. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan highlighted Carnevale’s dual role as both a PGA Tour winner and a respected voice in the industry. He said that Mark knew golf in and out and his expertise was much appreciated and respected.
Carnevale was the son of college basketball coach Ben Carnevale and was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Later, the family moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, where Carnevale attended James Madison University to play golf. He was initially hesitant about turning professional, according to some old interviews. After college, he had a short job at a brokerage firm before deciding to pursue a career in professional golf, which eventually got him into broadcasting for the sport.
Greg Hopfe, PGA TOUR Entertainment’s senior vice president and executive producer, also paid tribute to Carnevale, saying that Mark was a huge part of the community and covering the sport live. He also echoed the statements from Monahan, saying how well-respected Mark was, and stated that the world of golf will never be the same again.
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