ESPN’s longtime NFL insider Adam Schefter is venturing into uncharted territory this week.
The veteran reporter, who has built his reputation breaking football news since joining the network in 2009, will step away from his usual beat to cover golf for the first time in his career.
The move represents a notable shift for one of sports media’s most recognizable faces.
“Adam Schefter will make his debut as an on-course golf reporter this week at the Travelers Championship, ESPN announced,” Yahoo Sports shared. “Schefter will report the opening round coverage Thursday, covering Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley’s group at the Travelers Championship on ESPN+.”
Adam Schefter will make his debut as an on-course golf reporter this week at the Travelers Championship, ESPN announced.
Schefter will report the opening round coverage Thursday, covering Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley’s group at the Travelers Championship on ESPN+. pic.twitter.com/a1AYY2hfoV
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 18, 2025
The assignment marks new ground for Schefter, who has amassed 11.5 million followers on X primarily through his NFL coverage.
His transition from sidelines to fairways has generated curiosity among sports fans wondering how the 58-year-old will adapt his reporting style to golf’s different pace and atmosphere.
During an appearance on ESPN’s UnSportsmanlike, Schefter offered a glimpse into his preparation for the unfamiliar role.
He admitted uncertainty about which group he would follow Thursday and joked about lacking a clothing sponsorship deal for the occasion.
The wardrobe adjustment alone presents a departure from his typical suit and tie approach.
While ESPN provided a PGA Tour Live shirt, Schefter revealed he must supply his own pants and shoes for the assignment.
The golf venture comes after Schefter’s name surfaced in discussions about ESPN’s NBA insider position following Adrian Wojnarowski’s departure last year.
The network ultimately selected Shams Charania for that role, leaving Schefter to focus on his football expertise.
This week’s golf coverage offers Schefter a rare opportunity to operate outside his comfort zone while maintaining his connection to live sports coverage.
