A Lifetime in Professional Golf
Richard Boxall, aka Boxie has spent more than four decades at the heart of professional golf. From winning on the European Tour to becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable golf broadcasters, he has built a career founded on experience, insight, humour and a genuine passion for the game.
The Player
Boxie turned professional in 1982 and competed on the European Tour from 1983 to 1999. His standout achievement came in 1990 when he won the Lancia Martini Italian Open.
His career also included one of The Open’s most extraordinary stories. In 1991 at Royal Birkdale, Boxie was firmly in contention before breaking his leg while striking a one-iron from the ninth tee during the third round. The injury ended his challenge but, in true Boxie fashion, the episode has since become a story told with humour, perspective and remarkably little self-pity.
“It's amazing the extremes people go to to avoid playing with Colin Montgomery!” Richard Boxall
Despite the challenges, his victory at the 1990 Lancia Martini Italian Open remains a testament to his caliber as a champion. His transition from the physical demands of the tour to the strategic depth of the game provided the perfect foundation for his subsequent success in the world of sports media.
The Commentator
Following his playing career, Boxie moved successfully into broadcasting and has been a familiar voice on Sky Sports Golf since the mid-1990s. He has covered the sport’s biggest events, offering informed analysis, honest opinion and the perspective that only comes from having competed at the highest level.
The Storyteller
Hear from Boxie 'out of the box'.
Known for his quick wit, self-deprecating humour and natural ability to entertain, Boxie brings to life the personalities, unforgettable moments and behind-the-scenes experiences that rarely make it onto television.
From life on the European Tour to decades in the commentary box, Boxie offers a unique perspective on the game and the people who have shaped it.
His relaxed, conversational style makes him particularly engaging in live Q&As at golf society dinners or corporate golf days, where the best stories often emerge from the questions he is least expecting.
Career Highlights
- 1982 Turned professional
- 1983-1999 European Tour played in 440 tournaments making the cut 255 times
- 1990 Winner of the Lancia Martini Italian Open and runner up in Spain and Portugal
- 1990 Finished 17th on the European Tour Order of Merit
- 1990 Represented England in the Alfred Dunhill Cup & World Cup
- 1995 Commentator for BBC Sport
- 1999 Joined Sky Sports Golf commentary team
- 2016 Sky Sports Golf Team BAFTA award
Image courtesy of Ross Kinnaird