Golf News for Tuesday, February 21, 2012 | Media

Special extended interview with Tom Watson in Feherty encore presentation today

Original Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)

Feherty (Encore Presentation with Tom Watson)
Host: David Feherty
Guest: Tom Watson
Airtime: Monday, 10-11 p.m.

Today's episode of Feherty will feature an encore presentation from the series’ first season in 2011, when David Feherty sat down for a candid discussion with Hall-of-Famer Tom Watson. The episode -- extended to an hour -- will feature never-before-seen footage from their interview.

Golf Channel Academy (New—Putting)
Host: Greg Norman
Co-Host: Rich Lerner
Airtime: Tuesday, 7-7:30 p.m.

Hall-of-Famer Greg Norman will reveal the keys to his success on the putting green. In this putting special, Norman’s instruction will cover the tips and fundamentals that gave him a Hall-of-Fame career. Co-host Rich Lerner will join Norman as he shares his tips and lessons to help viewers improve their putting.

The Golf Fix (New)
Host: Michael Breed
Airtime: Monday, 7-8 p.m.

Host Michael Breed will recap the key moments from the Northern Trust Open using the network’s in-studio simulator. Breed also will examine viewers’ swings via SwingFix and will answer viewer questions throughout the show via email and social media.

News and Talk Show Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)

State of the Game (Live)
Host: Dan Hicks
Analysts: Nick Faldo, Johnny Miller, Brandel Chamblee
Airtime: Friday, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

The biggest names in golf that cover the game – Dan Hicks, Johnny Miller, Nick Faldo and Brandel Chamblee – will discuss golf’s biggest issues in a round-table format on State of the Game, Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET. A Golf Central special, State of the Game will feature discussion of relevant events making news at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, including Tiger Woods and his recent troubles closing tournaments, Phil Mickelson’s sudden resurgence and the ongoing long putter debate.

Golf Central (Live, on-site at WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship)
Live Airings: Monday and Sunday, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday, 6-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m.
Thursday and Saturday, 12:30-1 a.m.
Friday, 1:30-2 a.m.
Sunday, 11:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
News Conferences: Tuesday, 4:30-6 p.m.

Golf Central Pre Game (Live, on-site at WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship)
Live Airings: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-Noon
Thursday and Friday, 1:30-2 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-Noon
Sunday, 1-1:30 p.m.

Golf Channel’s news coverage of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship will begin Monday with an hour-long Golf Central and will continue Tuesday with pre-tournament news conferences. Golf Central will provide on-site, wraparound news coverage for both Golf Channel and NBC's live tournament coverage for the balance of the week, including special Golf Central Pre Game shows that will air exclusively on NBC at 1:30 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.

Golf Central and Golf Central Pre Game also will deliver the latest news, analysis and highlights from the world of golf throughout the week, including the HSBC Women’s Champions and the Mayakoba Golf Classic.

Grey Goose 19th Hole (New)
Host: Lara Baldesarra
Panelists: Tripp Isenhour, Jason Sobel
Airtime: Thursday, 1-1:30 a.m. & Friday 2-2:30 a.m.

Host Lara Baldesarra and panelists Jason Sobel and Tripp Isenhour will take a look back at the entire day's action from the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship and throughout the world of golf Thursday and Friday. Discussion by Lara Baldesarra, Tripp Isenhour and Jason Sobel will be provided in a round-table format, with Win McMurry also contributing throughout the show.

For more information contact:
Jeremy Friedman
Golf Channel
t: 407-355-4058
e: jfriedman@golfchannel.com

Dan Higgins
Golf Channel
t: 407-355-4018
e: dhiggins@golfchannel.com



 
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