Former ESPNpersonality Trey Wingo had some things to say about coverage of the Masters last week. He made it clear that he was not a fan of some choices made by the network.
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Wingo posted a video on YouTube discussing ESPN'spursuit of a broader audience, which included bringing in some random celebrity guests to fill roles. As he said, the network was making a mistake by focusing on factors other than the tradition.
The Masters is an extremely prestigious event; bringing in celebrity guests is needless.
.@TheMasters has always been defined by one thing above everything else: tradition.
ESPN is missing the point.
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— trey wingo (@wingoz) April 10, 2026
"Why are you trying to gain tangentially some fringe viewers while at the same time you are taking your core viewers and pissing them off," Wingo asked. "And oh by the way, it's not just users on Twitter. It's not just The Hollywood Reporter. You can be in danger of losing the thing that you hold most dear, the rights to this tournament. Let the Masters speak for itself."
The coverage of the prestigious golf tournament featured some unexpected guests. Former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce showed up in a Masters caddie outfit while continuing his work with the network.
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Comedian Kevin Hart appeared as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie for a day. He also attempted to hit a ball over a water hazard, which did not work. WWE Superstar Mike Mizanin (The Miz) sat down with host Laura Rutledge to discuss his golf swing and numerous other topics.
"It doesn't need all this hyperbolic nonsense," Wingo added. "It's the frickin' Masters! That's why for years ESPN did everything they could to get the rights. Because they knew it was the most important tournament in golf to have on your network.
"The Masters doesn't need the sideshow, it doesn't need the carnival, it needs to show up on our television and let us watch this great ritual of spring, year in and year out, without the crap."
