Golf Channel presents schedule of original programming premieres and highlights:
Big Break Prince Edward Island
With the numbers dwindling, a competitor will have one opportunity to play his or her way into the final four on a new episode of Big Break Prince Edward Island, Monday at 9 p.m. ET. Produced in high definition, the remaining five contestants on Big Break Prince Edward Island are competing for a grand prize of $100,000 in cash. Hosted by Stina Sternberg and Charlie Rymer.
Top 10: Hardest U.S. Open Venues (New Episode)
Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET, Lauren Thompson will host a new episode of Top 10, counting down the 10 toughest U.S. Open venues. From Pinehurst to Shinnecock Hills to Winged Foot, the countdown will feature insight from noted sports journalists and golf professionals, including Johnny Miller, Hale Irwin, Curtis Strange, Lee Trevino, Jim Furyk, Corey Pavin and Tom Watson.
Playing Lessons from the Pros
Monday at 10 p.m. ET, two-time LPGA winner Morgan Pressel and current IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will hit the links on an entertaining new episode of Playing Lessons from the Pros. Taking place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla., Pressel will provide tips to Klitschko from tee to green, including chipping, insight on sand shots and determining the proper golf grip.
Quest for the Card
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET, Quest for the Card returns with a new episode, featuring player profiles and highlights from the 2009 Rex Hospital Open and the Melwood Prince George's County Open. Hosted by Jerry Foltz.
News and Talk Show Programming Highlights
Golf Central
Golf Central will take viewers through all of the news and highlights in the world of golf Monday - Friday at 6 p.m. ET and Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, featuring interviews and analysis from the network's team of reporters and analysts from golf's major tours. Inga Hammond will report for Golf Central on-site at the St. Jude Classic, while Rich Lerner and Tom Abbott will report from the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
Golf Central Pre Game
Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. ET and Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. ET, Kraig Kann and Brandel Chamblee will prepare viewers for all of the action on the various tours on Golf Central Pre Game with interviews, highlights and analysis. Golf Central Pre Game also will air Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET to prepare viewers for weekend action at the McDonald's LPGA Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
The Golf Fix
Monday at 8 p.m. ET, Michael Breed will break down the key shots from the Memorial Tournament and provide instructional tips to viewers on The Golf Fix, the network's half-hour, fast-paced interactive instructional show featuring call-ins and emails from viewers.
The Approach with Callaway Golf
Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, Andrew Magee and Alex Miceli will tackle the top storylines in golf from different perspectives and preview the St. Jude Classic and the McDonald's LPGA Championship in an entertaining and informative manner on The Approach with Callaway Golf. Kraig Kann will serve as host and moderator.
Grey Goose 19th Hole
Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET, Steve Sands, Jeff Rude and John Hawkins will debate the hot topics in golf and recap the top storylines from the Memorial Tournament on the Grey Goose 19th Hole, the network's fast-paced half-hour talk show.
Live Tournaments Programming Highlights
PGA TOUR Primetime
Thursday and Friday at 10 p.m. ET, PGA TOUR Primetime will re-air the opening rounds of the St. Jude Classic with special bonus coverage not seen during the live telecast. Iain Page will host PGA TOUR Primetime Thursday and Friday from the network's Orlando studios. Saturday and Sunday, GOLF CHANNEL will re-air CBS Sports' third and final rounds at 10:30 p.m. ET. [TV Listings for all live tournaments on Golf Channel next week appears at the end of the release]
For more information, contact GOLF CHANNEL Public Relations at 407-355-4653
