Since 1997, Rich Lerner has been a mainstay at The Golf Channel where his distinctive essays have punctuated coverage of golf’s major championships and the Ryder Cup. In addition to his role as the network’s essayist, Lerner also handles play-by-play for the Champions Tour and has anchored coverage of the Solheim Cup and the Tavistock Cup.

Called by noted golf writer Lorne Rubenstein "an essayist and reporter of distinction," Lerner was honored with the Women’s Sports Foundation Journalism Award for his documentary, Se Ri Pak, A Champions Journey. His work also helped The Golf Channel land a Cable Ace Award. From Tiger Woods: Millennium Man to Courage on the Fairways to New York Stories, Lerner has brought a number of in-depth specials to The Golf Channel.

His latest series, Golf Chronicles, delivers programs on a variety of subjects, including the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, the 1986 Masters, Annika Sorenstam and the youthful wave on the LPGA Tour.

Rich earned a degree in broadcasting from Temple University in Philadelphia. In addition, he received The Hands of Peace Award for his continuing efforts to curb violence against women and children in his hometown of Orlando, Fla. Lerner and his wife, Robin, have two sons, Jesse and Jack.