Dottie Pepper

Dottie Pepper (born August 17, 1965) is an American professional golfer and television golf broadcaster.

Her father, Don, was a major league baseball player, who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a "rookie to watch", along with Hall of Famer Johnny Bench, in 1968.

During the 2007 Solheim Cup, Pepper caused some stir while working as commentator for the Golf Channel.

[2] Pepper retired from commentating in December 2012, tired of the traveling and wanting to spend more time promoting junior golf as a PGA of America board member.

[3] In May 2013, she signed a contract with ESPN to return to commentating on a limited basis, working mainly major tournaments on the PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours.

[6] The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America awarded Pepper with its highest honor, the Old Tom Morris Award, in 2024, for her continuing lifetime commitment to the game of golf, and helping mold the welfare of the game in a manner and style exemplified by Old Tom Morris.

[7] Pepper resides in Saratoga Springs, New York with her third husband, golf writer and historian David Normoyle.