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After his game deserted him, Baker-Finch turned his interests to careers in broadcasting and golf course design and management. He was hired by ABC Sports to commentate on golf tournaments in 1998, and did so until 2006, when he was hired by CBS Sports. On broadcasts he is often known by the nickname "Finchy".
Reporting for CBS at the 2007 The Barclays tournament, Baker-Finch was one of the thousands gathered around the 18th green as Rich Beem hit his approach shot. The errant shot hit straight on Baker-Finch's cheek and knocked him out, causing him to fall on his back behind the green. Baker-Finch recovered before Beem got to his ball.
On 22 June 2000, Baker-Finch was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his golfing achievements.
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