Colt Knost is putting his clubs in the bag.
Needing a win to retain his PGA Tour card, Knost announced his retirement from professional golf after missing the cut by one shot on Friday at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
According to Golf Channel, the 34-year-old has accepted a position with CBS in addition to his radio show on SiriusXM.
“It’s been a hell of a ride!! Can’t thank all my family, friends, and sponsors for all of their support over the years!,” Knost wrote in a caption on Instagram. “I had the greatest job in the world for a very long time! Gonna miss competing out on the @pgatour with all my boys! Time for the next chapter!”
“I just don’t want to go play that other tour (Korn Ferry Tour) anymore,” Knost told Golf Channel. “It’s been fun, but I’m kind of over it even though I still love playing.”
Knost attended Southern Methodist University, won the 2007 U.S. Amateur and reached No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking before turning pro that same year.
A two-time winner on the Korn Ferry Tour, Knost never won on the PGA Tour in 199 starts. He made a little over $4.3 million in tournament earnings since turning pro in 2007.
“The game has just changed so much. Guys hit it so far, and I don’t,” Knost said. “But you know, I’m excited for what I have ahead. It’s going to be fun. But, of course, I’m going to miss playing.”
