Jim Nantz delivers emotional tribute after CBS Sports assistant dies following crash at Memorial Tournament

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The CBS Sports team suffered a tragedy this week with the death of production assistant Bryce Adair, following a car crash while working at the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament in Ohio. Jim Nantz, the legendary lead broadcaster for the network, delivered quite the tribute during the telecast.

According to a GoFundMe page set up for Adair, the 31-year-old was involved in a "horrific [sic] single car accident" on Wednesday night before dying on Saturday.

During Saturday afternoon's broadcast of the Memorial, Nantz appeared to be holding back tears while announcing Adair's death before offering up his heartfelt condolences.

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Jim Nantz, CBS Sports announcer, is seen in the booth, during the third round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 6, 2026 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)

"Be patient with us for a minute here," Nantz began, before taking a pause. "A huge loss earlier today within our CBS Sports family.

"Trust me when I tell you that in over 40 years, I have never seen our crew of 250 people come into a broadcast like this one carrying as much grief as they are now."

Tom Spencer (L) and Jim Nantz during a practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 13, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

"Everyone loved him," Nantz later continued. "Every day, Bryce would greet you with a warm smile and a caring, compassionate spirit. He did many things for us. He won an Emmy for our