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AI golf announcer starts with awkward stats
New Mexico Open’s AI analyst Duff Foreman delivers confusing golf stats in debut broadcast.
In brief
New Mexico Open’s AI analyst Duff Foreman delivers confusing golf stats in debut broadcast. AI golf announcer misuses golf terminology and stats during first live broadcast. Originally reported by New York Post.
AI debut at New Mexico Open
Duff Foreman, an AI analyst, made its debut during the New Mexico Open tournament.
Confusing stats delivery
Foreman gave incorrect golf terminology and redundant stats during the broadcast.
“Minus 5 under for Max Chan and Ryan Sullivan, which is redundant and not proper golf parlance.”
Awkward interaction
Foreman interrupted Ryan Burr mid-sentence during the broadcast.
“Here’s to a round of pure strikes and a trophy on the mantle to cap off 54 years of greatness.”
Mixed reactions
Human broadcasters praised Foreman’s role despite his confusing stats.
“I thought he worked very well into the show. It was very seamless and I’m looking forward to sort of elaborating on his role within our broadcast because I thought he definitely added some value to what we’re doing and it was a lot of fun.”
Terminology errors
Foreman misstated golf scores using non-standard terms like 'minus 5 under'.
“Minus 5 under for Max Chan and Ryan Sullivan, which is redundant and not proper golf parlance.”
The essence
AI golf announcer misuses golf terminology and stats during first live broadcast.
