Masters Tower Shuffle: IBF To 17, Nobilo To Amen Corner

The shuffling of announcers between booths is hardly news except when it's the Masters a public trust (and possibly historic calls) are in play.

The retirement of Peter Oosterhuis means the vital 17th hole tower opened up. During their annual conference call to discuss the upcoming telecast, CBS's Sean McManus confirmed that Ian Baker-Finch will move from his spot at Amen Corner, opening up that prime real estate for Frank Nobilo.

After many years of the migraine-inducing, Hogan's Bridge-calling Bobby Clampett, Baker-Finch had solidified the vital role of covering holes 11 and 12.

The full release on CBS's plans and times, including digital:

The Masters, the most renowned tournament in golf, will be broadcast on CBS for the 60th consecutive year from the majestic setting of Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. This year marks the 79th Masters Tournament, one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year. Last year, Bubba Watson won his second Masters in three years.

CBS Sports will bring viewers all the color, artistry and drama inherent to the world's most prestigious golf tournament and first major of the year with live third-round coverage of the Masters on Saturday, April 11 (3:00-7:00 PM, ET). Final-round 18-hole coverage is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 (2:00-7:00 PM, ET). Highlights of early-round play will be presented by CBS Sports on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10 (11:35-11:50 PM, ET; both nights).

For the 30th consecutive year, Jim Nantz will cover the Masters for CBS (his 28th year as host). He also handles coverage of the Highlight Shows, originating from Butler Cabin on the grounds of Augusta National. Three-time Masters champion Sir Nick Faldo joins Nantz in the 18th hole tower as lead analyst. Ian Baker-Finch will describe the action at the 17th hole; Verne Lundquist, the 16th hole; David Feherty, the 15th hole and Highlight Shows; Bill Macatee, the 14th hole; Peter Kostis, the 13th hole; and Frank Nobilo will tell the story at the 11th and 12th holes. Andrew Catalon, Brian Crowell, Bobby Clampett and Billy Kratzert call the live video streaming action for Masters On The Range; Grant Boone and Matt Gogel for Amen Corner; Billy Ray Brown and Luke Elvy for 15 & 16; Catalon and Kratzert for Featured Group1 and Carter Blackburn and Rich Beem for Featured Group 2.