Shane Bacon Golf Channel, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Podcast, Salary, And Net Worth

Shane Bacon Bio | Wiki

Shane Bacon is an amazingly talented American journalist presently working in Phoenix, as a host and play-by-play announcer for the Golf Channel. Prior to Golf Channel, Shane worked for five years as a host and play-by-play commentator at FOX Sports.

Additionally, he hosts “The Clubhouse with Shane Bacon” his very own podcast, where he hosts prominent players both off and on golf space. During his free time, Shane loves playing golf, traveling, watching sports, and going out with his family.

Shane Bacon Age | Birthday

He was born on May 11, 1979, in Marshall, Texas, in the United States of America. Shane is 43 years old and celebrates his birthday on May 11.

Shane Bacon Height

He is a man of average stature. Shane stands at an average height of 5 ft 8 in (approx. 1.72 m).

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Shane Bacon Family

He was born and also raised in Marshall, Texas, in the United States of America under the loving care and support of his devoted mother Eliza and hardworking father Monte. Shane holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity. He was brought up along with his beautiful sister Alicia, and half-sister Monica. Shane grew up alongside close relatives include cousin Taylor and Uncle Merrill, his aunts Diane, Bennett, and Doug.

Shane Bacon Wife

He is a married man. Shane is happily married to his beautiful and supportive wife Cindy Bacon. The duo has been married for several years and is currently proud parents of their handsome son Henry Johnathan Bacon. Where they met and when they tied the knot remains unavailable to the public. The family of three owns a french bulldog named Harlow. Shane, his wife Cindy, and their son Henry are happily living in Phoenix.

Shane Bacon Education

Growing up in Texas, he attained his High School Diploma from a local High School and later decided to further his studies at the University of Arizona. Shane enrolled at the university, studied for several years, and was later awarded his degree in Broadcast journalism.

Shane Bacon Golf Channel

Currently, he serves as a host and play-by-play announcer for the Golf Channel since officially joining in December 2020. Previously, he worked for five years as a host and play-by-play announcer at FOX Sports, where he covered the USGA championships. He began his professional career as a journalist in 2008 when he was hired as a sportswriter for the AOL FanHouse website.

Three years later he left the website and joined the Yahoo Sports Devil Ball Golf and CBS Eye on Golf blogs. In 2014, Shane left the Blogs and was hired as an On-Air personality at “Back9Network,” a golf and lifestyle cable channel based in Connecticut. While at the station he also co-hosted “The Turn” a program that aired on the network. In 2006, Shane worked in Scotland as a caddie at the historic St. Andrews links course.

He also caddied tournament events for LPGA tour professionals Irene Cho and the late Erica Blasberg. Furthermore, from 2007 to 2008 Shane competed on the mini-tour circuit. Therefore, his involvement in various capacities throughout his career gives him a better understanding of the game.

Shane’s colleagues at Golf Channel Include:

Damon Hack – Co-Host

Todd Lewis – Reporter and host

Kay Cockerill – Commentator

Chantel Mccabe – Sideline reporter

Bob Papa – Sportscaster

Cara Banks – Golf reporter

Gary Koch – Sportscaster

Jerry Foltz – Sportscaster

Shane Bacon Podcast

Other than working as a host and play-by-play announcer for Golf Channel Shane also host his very own podcast “The Clubhouse with Shane Bacon”. His podcast officially began in 2016, in his podcast, Shane conducts a comfortable conversation with Golf players or other prominent players from other sports.

In his podcast, he has hosted professionals such as Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, and Rory McIlroy. Additionally, he has also interviewed media personalities including Mike Tirico, Scott Van Pelt, and Joe Buck. Furthermore, he has also hosted the likes of Matt Ryan, John Smoltz, Andre Iguodala.

Shane Bacon Salary

He is rewarded a remarkable amount of income from working as a host and a Play-by-Play announcer for the Golf Channel. Shane’s average salary is $96,970 annually.

Shane Bacon Net Worth

He has been serving American as a sports anchor and a play-by-play announcer for over a decade. Shane’s average net worth is $926,970.

Where Is Shane Bacon Now

Shane currently works as a host and play-by-play announcer for the Golf Channel in Arizona, Phoenix. Previously, he worked for five years as a host and play-by-play commentator at FOX Sports.

How Old Is Shane Bacon

He was born to his loving and dedicated parents on May 11, 1979, in Marshall, Texas, in the United States of America. Therefore, Shane is 43 years old.

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