Ryan Baker

CEO, First Tee - Greater Chicago

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

Today my vision becomes reality as I walk into my new season with @FirstTeeChicago. Excited to help young people build character, confidence, and connection through the wonderful game of golf. Time to Tee it up!! #FirstTeeGreaterChicago #golf #kids #community

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

Turns out I wasn’t the only short-timer when I caught up with @CPDSupt Larry Snelling at the @CDGAGolf event at Columbus Park on my last day at @cbschicago. Thanks for your exemplary service and continued support of @FirstTeeChicago. Enjoy your retirement!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@BenBradleyTV @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Thanks so much, Ben!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

Signing off after 35 years on-air with a surprise ending ❤️. Thank you @cbschicago. Onward to @FirstTeeChicago. ✌🏾🙏🏾🙌🏾⛳️

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@rajmathai @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Appreciate it Raj! Great memories from Athens 2004.

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@stanverrett @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV My man! Thanks, Stan. See you on the links in LA.

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@char_cliff @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Thanks, Charlie!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@shaepeppler @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Appreciate it, Shea! Keep shining!! ⭐️

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@Recru1t1ng_Guru @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Thank you!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@BalthazorAdeena @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Thanks Adeena! I’ll see down in Champaign. #Illini

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@Chris_Widlic @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Thanks so much, Chris! You were there at the beginning! Appreciate all of your guidance and friendship along the way. Congrats and all to best to you in your next chapter.

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@glenn_kinley @cbschicago @FirstTeeChicago @FirstTee @MSaavedraTV Thanks, Glenn! I’ll be following you and @WCIA3sports to keep up with my #Illini!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

Congrats to Keaton Wagler on #5 lottery pick of the @laclippers. 3rd top-5 @nba draft pick in @illinimbb history. Incredible young man, family & story! #Illini

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@PatBoyle__ Thanks so much, Pat! I think when I came back home to @nbcchicago in '03 you were just getting to CSN, right? #oldheads

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

Some breaking news…
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[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@PWSullivan Thanks so much, Sully! Right back atcha!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@WillManso Appreciate it, Will! We go way back to the 90's and my Orlando days. Keep crushing it in the 305!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@SLGreenberg Thanks, Steve!

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@KristaCBS2 The best Sports EP in the business. I've learned more from you than you'll ever know.

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@Ecnerwal23 Thanks, my guy! #Illini

[Ryan Baker @RyanBakerMedia]

@JWerner247 Appreciate it Jeremy! You'll still be go-to for #Illini news! See ya in Champaign!