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Kraig Kann

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Kraig Kann (born on May 3, 1966, in LaGrange, Illinois) is a former on-air personality on Golf Channel, former chief communications officer of the LPGA, and current Managing Director of Kann Advisory Group and Host on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio.[1]

Golf Channel

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Kann was one of Golf Channel’s original on-air personalities Golf Channel from its founding in 1995 until his announced resignation on August 17, 2011, to assume an administrative position at the LPGA.[1] While at Golf Channel, he was involved in a variety of broadcast positions, including Golf Central, Golf Central Pre-Game and as a play-by-play announcer for PGA Tour, LPGA, and Nationwide Tour coverage. He also reported on-site for the station's coverage of The Masters, the U.S. Open, the Open Championship, the PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup.

Prior broadcasting career

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Kann is a 1988 graduate of the University of Missouri. Prior to joining Golf Channel, Kann spent time in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Fort Myers, Columbus, Georgia, and Columbia, Missouri. [1]

Personal life

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Kann has three children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Golf Channel, Kann leaving Golf Channel for top LPGA communications post August 17, 2011. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
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