Kelly Tilghman is an American journalist and former lead anchor for Golf Channel.
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Best Known For:The sports event PGA Tour Golf Channel Coverage
Breakthrough:Played professional golf internationally in 1992
10 Quick Facts About Kelly Tilghman
- Full Name: Kelly Tilghman
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host and sportscaster
- Known For: The sports event PGA Tour Golf Channel Coverage
- Current Role: Former lead anchor
- Date of Birth: August 6, 1969
- Age: 57 years old
- Place of Birth: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rocco Mediate
Kelly Tilghman Age
Kelly Tilghman is about 57 years old as of 2026. Kelly Tilghman was born in 1969.
Kelly Tilghman Height
Kelly Tilghman stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.
Education
She attended Duke University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History.
- Duke University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Political Science and History
Career & Work
Kelly Tilghman's career includes news and reporting roles with CBS Sports and Gene's Dream Foundation.
Organization: CBS Sports
Role: PGA Championship Clubhouse Report Host
Period: Documented in 2020 and 2024
Details: United States
Organization: Gene's Dream Foundation
Role: Founder and Youth Golf Advocate
Period: From 2018
Details: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Founded a charitable initiative honoring golf mentor Gene Weldon and supporting mentor-based youth golf programmes, including the Mentor Cup.
Organization: Golf Channel
Role: Golf Television Presenter and Reporter
Period: 1995–2018
Details: United States · Joined the network during its early years and worked on studio, live tournament and golf discussion programmes.
Organization: MSNBC
Role: Olympics Daytime Anchor
Period: 2012
Details: London, United Kingdom · Anchored daytime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Organization: Golf Channel
Role: Lead PGA Tour Play-by-play Commentator
Period: From 2007
Details: United States · Became the first female lead play-by-play commentator for televised PGA Tour events.
Role: Professional Golfer and Teaching Professional
Period: 1992–1996
Details: Australia, Europe and Asia
Rise to Fame
Kelly Tilghman rose to prominence for her role on the television show Golf Central.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes PGA Tour Golf Channel Coverage, Golf Central, and PGA Championship Clubhouse Report.
Television
- TV Show: Golf Central (Host and Anchor, 1995-2018) — Golf Channel news and highlights programme
- TV Show: PGA Championship Clubhouse Report (Host, 2020 and 2024) — CBS Sports Network's PGA Championship wrap-up and highlights programme
- TV Show: Morning Drive (Host) — Golf Channel morning discussion programme
- TV Show: Live From (Host) — Golf Channel's major-championship studio programming
- TV Show: The Grey Goose 19th Hole (Host) — Golf discussion television programme
Sports Events
- Sports Event: PGA Tour Golf Channel Coverage (Lead Play-by-play Commentator, From 2007) — Groundbreaking assignment as the PGA Tour's first female lead television play-by-play announcer
- Sports Event: Gene's Dream Mentor Cup (Founder and Organizer, From 2018) — Charitable golf event pairing young golfers with mentors
Notable Coverage
- PGA Tour television coverage - Golf Channel - 2007 - Became the first woman to serve as a lead play-by-play announcer on PGA Tour telecasts
- PGA Championship - CBS Sports Network - 2024 - Hosted PGA Championship Clubhouse Report programmes
- 2012 Summer Olympics - MSNBC - 2012 - Anchored daytime coverage during the London Olympic Games
- 2016 Summer Olympics golf - Golf Channel - 2016 - Contributed studio hosting for golf's return to the Olympics
Awards & Achievements
- North Myrtle Beach High School Athletic Hall of Fame — North Myrtle Beach High School — 2015 — Athletic accomplishments.
- Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame — Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame — 2016 — Contributions to golf.
- South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame — South Carolina Golf Hall of Fame — 2019 — Contributions to golf and golf broadcasting.
Kelly Tilghman Family & Relationships
Kelly Tilghman is married to Rocco Mediate. She has 1 child, Ryan.
- Father: Phil Tilghman
- Mother: Kathryn Tilghman
- Children:
- Ryan (2012)
Lesser Known Facts
- She grew up on a family-owned golf course in North Myrtle Beach.
- She played professional golf in Australia, Europe and Asia before becoming a television presenter.
- She became a pioneering female play-by-play voice for televised PGA Tour golf.
- She left Golf Channel partly to spend more time with her daughter.
- She established Gene's Dream Foundation in memory of her golf mentor.
- Her Mentor Cup initiative pairs young golfers with adult mentors.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kelly Tilghman
- Popular As: Kelly Ann Tilghman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host and sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 6, 1969
- Age: 57
- Birthday: August 6
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Phil Tilghman
- Mother: Kathryn Tilghman
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rocco Mediate
- Children: Ryan
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Gene Weldon (Mentor • Golf professional and childhood mentor whose memory inspired Gene's Dream Foundation.)
- Nick Faldo (Colleague • Worked with Tilghman on Golf Channel PGA Tour broadcasts.)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/kellytilghmangc
