Marriage to Ann-Lorraine Carlsen

Nantz was married to his first wife, Ann-Lorraine Carlsen, for 26 years before their divorce in 2009. The couple shares one daughter. During the divorce proceedings, Nantz acknowledged that he had begun dating another woman but maintained that the relationship started only after he and Ann had decided to separate. He emphasized that the new relationship did not cause the breakdown of his marriage.

Factors Behind the Divorce

According to Nantz, the couple's relationship gradually changed over time, and they eventually found they had little in common. He mentioned that Ann had once frequently accompanied him to sporting events but later lost interest in his career. She also showed minimal support for his work, including not attending his "Man of the Year" award ceremony or reading his book about his father. He noted that she discouraged him from taking up opportunities, such as a role on CBS’s "The Early Show."

During their separation, Nantz was reportedly dating a 29-year-old woman, whom he claimed to have met while promoting his book. He stated that his marriage was effectively over by that time and did not consider this relationship an affair. He also cited financial disagreements, alleging that Ann had spent close to $1 million on jewelry over nine years, whereas he was earning approximately $7 million annually.

Divorce Settlement and Alimony

As part of the divorce settlement, Nantz was ordered to pay Ann $916,000 annually in alimony and child support. He also transferred ownership of their marital home to her. Despite the contentious proceedings, reports noted that the two were seen hugging and crying after the trial concluded. There were no claims or evidence that Ann had been involved with anyone else during the marriage.

Marriage to Courtney Richards

In 2012, Jim Nantz married Courtney Richards in California. The ceremony was held on a golf course—an appropriate setting given his involvement in PGA Tour coverage. The couple has one daughter together. Though some speculated that Courtney may have been the woman he dated during his separation, Nantz has not confirmed this. Public details regarding Courtney’s age or prior relationship timeline remain undisclosed, making any such conclusions speculative.

Nantz has described his relationship with Courtney as joyful and fulfilling, expressing that he feels as excited as a “12-year-old” in love. There have been no reports of conflict or public disputes in their marriage, and by all appearances, the couple maintains a strong and healthy relationship.