Holly Sonders is a prominent American television personality and sports commentator who has made a significant impact in the world of sports journalism. With her captivating smile, a razor-sharp wit, and in-depth knowledge of the sports industry, she has cemented her place as a prominent figure in the field. Over the years, Sonders has covered several major sporting events and interviewed some of the biggest names in sports.

While she may have stepped away from traditional journalism, she continues to captivate her audience with her online presence in her unique way. This piece details the captivating life and career timeline of the stunning sports media personality

Holly Sonders biography

Holly Sonders (born Holly Niederkohr) was born on March 3, 1987, in Maryville, Ohio, in the United States of America. She was born into a family of four, comprising herself, her parents – Dan Niederkohr (father) and Sandy Niederkoh (mother) – and one sibling.

Sonders is of Caucasian ethnicity and, according to her zodiac sign, she is a Pisces. She stands at 5 feet, 8 inches tall.

Growing up, Sonders’ mother, who is equally an avid lover of sports as well as a golfer, played a huge role in influencing her daughter’s love for the sport.

Sonders attended Marysville High School after scoring a scholarship due to her prowess in sports. As a teenager, she found a passion for sports and excelled in basketball, baseball, and golf in her high school days. She won the UTC National Championship and the American Junior Golf Association at the age of 14.

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She attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism in 2009. While in school, she helped her university team, The Spartans, win the Big Ten Championship while she was a student. She also took part in the NCAA Championships and regional tournaments. She also won the Academic All-Big Ten distinction along the way.

Sonders is currently an American sports journalist, host, and golfer, known for her outstanding work in the field of sports journalism. Her academic background, coupled with her love for sports, paved the way for her successful career in sports journalism.

Sonders has held the title of “most beautiful woman in the world” a record four times consecutively for the years 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. She is currently dating the retired iconic boxer, Oscar De La Hoya.

Holly Sonders career

Sonders’ career as a sports broadcaster began after she graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism.

Her first job in the industry was at the Golf Channel, where she worked as a studio host, reporter, and interviewer. Her work on the channel gained her national attention and recognition for her knowledge of and passion for the sport. During her time at the Golf Channel, she covered a wide range of events, including the US Open, the Masters’ Tournament, and the Ryder Cup.

In 2014, Sonders joined Fox Sports and began working as a sideline reporter and studio host for the network’s coverage of the NFL, USGA golf events, and the US Women’s Open. She also contributed to the network’s coverage of the MLB playoffs and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Sonders was praised for her insightful commentary and her ability to connect with athletes and coaches.

During her time at FOX, Sonders worked closely with some of the biggest names in golf journalism and broadcasting, including Joe Buck and Greg Norman. She also became a regular co-host of the popular show, “Morning Drive” on the Golf Channel, cementing her reputation as a leading golf reporter.

Throughout her career, Sonders has been recognised for her outstanding work in sports journalism. In 2011, she was named one of the most beautiful women in golf by Golf Digest, and, in 2013, she was named one of the 50 sexiest women in sports by Bleacher Report. She has also been nominated for a Sports Emmy Award for her work on Fox Sports. In 2018, she was relieved of her duties as a Golf reporter on Fox Sports.

Despite being a seasoned journalist, Sonders has had her fair share of embarrassing moments during her career. One particular incident stands out, and it remains etched in her memory as the worst day of her life. It was during an interview with Jordan Spieth, who had just won the US Open.

Seeking to lighten the mood, she posed a question that she thought was funny, but it backfired spectacularly. She asked if he had packed a fifth outfit in anticipation of a potential playoff the following day. Unfortunately, her attempt at humour fell flat, and she was met with stony silence and a look of bewilderment from Spieth.

The backlash that ensued was swift and unrelenting. People called her names, criticised her, and accused her of being stupid and dumb. For Sonders, it was a painful experience, and she admits that it was a moment she would never wish to relive.

Another embarrassing moment for Sonders occurred during the live broadcast of the FS1 2018 US Open preview show. She was discussing “sectional qualifying” but unfortunately, she stumbled over her words and mispronounced it as “sexual qualifying”. Realising her mistake, she maintained her composure and laughed it off, but the damage had already been done. Her co-hosts, Shane Bacon and Brad Faxon, pretended not to have heard her, which was a move to save her from more embarrassment.

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In addition, Sonders is also known for her fitness and wellness expertise. She has shared her passion for health and fitness through her social media channels and has collaborated with companies such as Titleist and PXG to promote healthy living and active lifestyles.

At present, Holly Sonders has embarked on a divergent path from her past career in journalism. Even though her new unique career path entails a bit of journalism, it comes with a twist.  She has established her subscription-based website, which offers her devoted admirers exclusive access to NSFW (Not Safe for Work) content. The website, bearing the fitting title of “HollySonders.com,” allows Very Important Personalities (VIP) subscribers to engage in direct conversation with her on the platform.

Furthermore, she delivers sports updates on her website, while often clad in risqué clothing or even undressed, and has coined this unique concept as “Exposed Sports”.

Overall, Sonders is an accomplished sports broadcaster and journalist who has made a significant impact on the industry. Her passion for sports, coupled with her knowledge and expertise, has earned her a loyal fan base and recognition from her peers.

Holly Sonders’ net worth

According to reports, Sonders’ net worth is estimated to be around $6.5 million. This includes her earnings from her career as a sports journalist and television presenter, as well as her various endorsement deals and business ventures.

Holly Sonders family

Sonders grew up under the loving care of her parents, Sandy Niederkohr and Dan Niederkoh. Sandy is a professional golfer who has won numerous championships in the sport over the past two decades. Sonders’ father, on the other hand, is an optometrist and has been supportive of his wife’s and daughter’s careers. Although Sonders has a brother, information about him is limited.

Sonders had previously tried her hand at starting a family. Her first notable relationship was with Erik Kuselias, a co-host on the Morning Drive show. They met while working together on the show, and despite Kuselias’ bad reputation for flirting and having affairs, they got married in 2012. However, it later emerged that Kuselias was already married with children when he tied the knot with Sonders. They divorced in 2016 after his ex-wife ran an investigation on him.

After her divorce, Sonders began dating Kliff Kingsbury, the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. They met when she was a sideline reporter for the Big 12 games, and their relationship was confirmed in January 2019. However, their relationship was short-lived and ended soon after it began.

In December 2019, Sonders started dating Dave Oancea, popularly known as Vegas Dave. They announced their engagement not long after their first date at a strip club in Crazy Horse. They got quarantined together in Mexico during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, but their relationship ended shortly after Dave returned to his parents, citing business reasons.

Sonders’ most recent relationship was with Oscar De La Hoya, a former professional boxer with multiple world titles to his name. The pair recently got engaged, they met while Sonders was interviewing him in June 2021, and he bought her a red Ferrari SF90 Stradale for Valentine’s Day.

Holly Sonders age

Sonders was born in March 1987. The former golfer is 27 years old, as of 2023.

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