2026 Masters Preview: Steve Sands on how Phil Mickelson helped shape his career at Augusta National, his photo with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player
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Steve Sands discusses his career in golf broadcasting and memorable moments at Augusta National.
On this week's episode of GOLF's Subpar, Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz are joined by longtime golf broadcaster Steve Sands. The lead interviewer for NBC's golf coverage talks why an interview with Phil Mickelson at the Masters changed his career, his chance photo opportunity with Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player at Augusta National and why Tiger Woods gave him the nickname "Sandsie." -- Thank you to our partners at ShipSticks. Go to https://shipsticks.com and use the code SUBPAR20 to enjoy 20% off your first shipment. -- We’ve teamed up with Shady Rays to bring you an exclusive offer. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: SUBPAR for 40% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. -- We want to give a shout out to our sponsor Kalshi, the largest prediction market in the US. If you want to try it yourself, head to https://kalshi.com and get $20 when you trade $20 if you use our code SUBPAR when you sign up. -- The new Callaway Quantum drivers combine ultra-thin titanium, PolyMesh, and carbon in the new Tri-Force face — built for serious speed and distance. Experience the Quantum Leap at…
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