CBS Announces Retirement of Longtime Masters Commentators Captain Cooter and The Gooch After 2026 Tournament
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
CBS announced the retirement of longtime Masters Tournament commentators Captain Cooter (Robert Cootinski) and the Gooch (Desmond Maldonado), who will retire after the 2026 Masters. The pair have been broadcasting from Augusta National Golf Club for nearly 40 years and are described as iconic, colorful figures in golf commentary known for their unique style and memorable calls.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledToday marks the end of an era as we bid a fond farewell to Robert 'Captain Cooter' Cootinski and Desmond 'Gooch' Maldonado—also known as El Goocho—arguably the finest, raunchiest, sharting-est booth analysts the game of golf has ever known
Captain Cooter and the Gooch would be retiring upon conclusion of the 2026 Masters Tournament
Saluting the illustrious sportscasters for their passionate work over the course of nearly 40 years in the Augusta National Golf Club broadcast booth
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