Colt Knost resides his dream — and he nonetheless cannot imagine it

Colt Knost, cohost of Subpar and course reporter for CBS Sports activities, could be the primary particular person to let you know he’s dwelling the dream — and the final particular person to imagine it.

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The scene: Calling from his automotive in Scottsdale, Ariz., after leaving the set of GOLF’s Subpar podcast.

Dylan Dethier: You’re on a break out of your TV gig. Does this really feel like your low season?

Colt Knost: It’s undoubtedly my low season. I’ve accomplished a number of issues for work right here and there. I nonetheless do our SiriusXM present [Gravy and the Sleeze] and GOLF’s ‘Subpar.’ However, for probably the most half, I get to play lots of golf this time of yr.

DD: Are you taking part in at residence with an everyday group or are you now, like, America’s visitor?

CK: Yeah, largely at residence at [Scottsdale’s] Whisper Rock. I’ve performed a number of member-guests. I simply acquired again from Vegas, taking part in the Southern Highlands, which was a blast. I journey a lot through the yr that it’s exhausting for me to say no to a member-guest, however I additionally get pleasure from being residence. It’s the perfect time of yr in Scottsdale.

DD: You had been a Tour professional for practically a decade. How has your relationship with taking part in golf modified these previous few years?

CK: I’ve far more enjoyable now. It’s not a job to me anymore. I simply exit and have enjoyable with the boys, gamble a bit and let the perfect man win. I undoubtedly don’t get as upset over unhealthy pictures. And, once I apply, I really feel like I can play in addition to I did on Tour, in all probability as a result of I don’t care as a lot.

DD: Is there something you’ve realized that you just’d inform your self 10 years in the past?

CK: Positively. I’d inform myself to be extra centered and extra accountable when issues went unsuitable. However, actually, I feel this was all meant to occur this manner. The sport has modified a lot. I used to be by no means going to be a man who carries the ball 300 yards like many of the PGA Tour does in the present day. However I put in eight years on the Tour, made superb relationships and acquired to play on the highest degree. Once I’m previous, I can inform tales across the fireplace. That’s fairly cool.

DD: Nowadays, between SiriusXM, “Subpar” and the CBS job, it looks like you’re having virtually nonstop surreal experiences. Do you continue to pinch your self?

CK: I pinch myself on a regular basis. I used to be a child who went to a small highschool in the midst of nowhere [in Texas]. To be the place I’m now, assembly these athletes — it’s unbelievable. Golf has linked me with so many individuals. As an example, I’ve an incredible relationship with Charles Barkley. In case you’d advised me at 12 years previous, once I was watching him on TV, that I’d be pals with him and we’d discuss trash on a regular basis,I’d have thought you had been out of your thoughts. Or that I’d meet Tony Romo when he was a third-string quarterback with Dallas as a result of he simply needed to play golf, after which he become … Tony Romo. There shall be moments with folks I’ve met the place I’m like, Wow, I can’t imagine I’m sitting right here having a beer with you proper now.

DD: How’s your work with CBS going?

CK: I like it, and I feel it’s going nicely. I get excited to go to work each day. Sitting with Jim Nantz, Frank Nobilo, Trevor Immelman, Dottie Pepper, Mark Immelman, Amanda Balionis — it’s loopy. When you consider golf and the broadcasting world, there aren’t many roles on the market. And the truth that I’ve been capable of get higher and to develop — it’s superior. The Nantz factor continues to be surreal to me; he’s been with CBS since 1985, the yr I used to be born. I’ve by no means recognized anybody else in that job. Now he’s a good friend. That’s so cool.

DD: On “Subpar” you generally present us a special aspect of golfers and different athletes. Who has shocked you probably the most and who do you hear about most from followers?

CK: The second half is straightforward: Mike Commodore, the previous NHL participant. Everybody loves him. They love these old-school guys [and their] wild tales. Guys like George Brett, Mark Grace. They lived in an period when there was no social media; everybody didn’t whip their digicam out when stuff occurred, in order that they have nice tales. As for surprises, I already know many of the guys personally, but it surely’s nice when the viewers will get to be taught extra about them. Scottie Scheffler, for instance, comes off as this nice golfer and particular person, however folks don’t notice he’s additionally sneaky humorous and talks trash.

DD: There on the bottom, what’s a Tour second that stands out from this yr?

CK: Strolling with Viktor Hovland and Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday on the PGA — that place was rocking. Each of them had been 6 below via 17 holes, I imagine, and the gang was all about Bryson, and he was speaking again to them, having a good time. It was simply an electrical environment.

DD: Who’re gamers you assume would possibly create a few of that electrical energy in 2025?

CK: I’ll offer you one proper off the highest of my head: Max Greyserman. He has a ton of upside — he smashes it, he’s an incredible putter. He’s completed second in three of 5 occasions [in 2024]. And I’m excited to see what Jordan Spieth does getting back from wrist surgical procedure. It’s one thing he’s been coping with longer than I feel he let on, so I’m excited to see him 100% wholesome.

DD: Individuals consider golf as a sleepy sport, however, in particular person on Sunday afternoons, I feel they’d be shocked on the depth. What’s it like being contained in the ropes with the ultimate group within the ultimate spherical?

CK: I get excited. I really feel the adrenaline, and I need it to be a battle. Or, if I’m not with the final group, [I want] my man to make a transfer and get these huge crowds yelling. Hell, I get yelled at too. However when it’s a giant second, there’s nothing cooler than making an attempt to make an superior name on a shot, as a result of for those who nail it, it’s on each spotlight. Truthfully, once I look again, I don’t bear in mind lots of the calls. I’ll rewatch some as a result of folks at all times inform me, “Take heed to your self, see what your tendencies are and the place you can do higher.” And generally I’m identical to, That [call] was silly. However I identical to making it enjoyable, man. Look, it’s a TV present; it doesn’t need to be severe always. I simply hope to deliver some vitality to it each day and to deliver folks from their sofa into these moments.