Lauren Thompson

Lauren Thompson has extensive experience in sports broadcasting, currently serving as the Host for NBC Sports Next for Golf since January 2009. With a passion for golf, glamour, travel, and food, Lauren brings a vibrant energy to the role. Prior to NBC Sports Next, Lauren worked as an Anchor at XOS Digital from April 2009 to December 2012, where online segments for college sports were produced and aired on multiple sports sites worldwide. Lauren holds a degree in Communications/Marketing from the University of Central Florida, earned between 2000 and 2005.