Golf News for Monday, July 9, 2012 | Media

Coming up on Golf Channel: David Feherty visits Fuzzy Zoeller on 'Feherty;' final four on Big Break Atlantis

Original Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)

Feherty (New)
Host: David Feherty
Guest: Fuzzy Zoeller
Airtime: Monday, 10-11 p.m.
Video Preview: Feherty / Fuzzy Zoeller Sneak Peek

On tonight’s new episode, two-time major champion Fuzzy Zoeller sits down with David Feherty, which was shot at Zoeller’s southern Indiana estate. In addition to compelling conversation about the state of golf, his controversial comments about Tiger Woods after Woods’ historic 1997 Masters victory and the next chapter in his life – which includes a new venture into the vodka making business and car racing sponsorship – the two men try their hand at fishing and Feherty creates hilarious moments with some of the animals on Zoeller’s farm.

Big Break Atlantis (New)
Hosts: Stephanie Sparks, Tom Abbott
Airtime: Monday, 9-10 p.m.
Competitors Remaining on Series:
Selanee Henderson (Temecula, Calif.)
Marcela Leon (Orlando, Fla., / Monterrey, Mexico)
Gloriana Soto (Windermere, Fla., / San Jose, Costa Rica)
Christina Stockton (Rocklin, Calif.)
Video Preview: Big Break Atlantis Episode Nine Sneak Peek

With the opportunity to earn a berth to the championship match in sight for all four remaining competitors, the pressure heats up as they play in head-to-head matches, round-robin style. One competitor will advance to the season finale and the championship match, while another will be eliminated from the series at the end of the episode.

The participants on Big Break Atlantis are competing for one of the largest grand prizes in series history – an exemption to the 2012 LPGA Kingsmill Championship (Sept. 6-9) and more than $80,000 in cash and prizes.

2009 Open Championship – Final Round
Airtime: Tuesday, 8-11:30 p.m.

Golf Channel will look back at the final round of the memorable 2009 Open Championship at the Turnberry Resort in Ayrshire, Scotland, when Stewart Cink claimed his first major championship following a four-hole playoff with 59-year-old Tom Watson.

Senior PGA Championship Highlights (Premiere)
Airtime: Wednesday, 9-10 p.m.

Golf Channel will air an hour-long special recapping the 2012 Senior PGA Championship, when Roger Chapman secured a wire-to-wire victory at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores in Benton Hills, Mich.

Instruction Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)

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

Monday’s new episode of The Golf Fix will be all about the driver as host Michael Breed will provide tips to add distance to tee shots. He also will help with fixing slices and hooks off the tee box and will show viewers how to properly get fitted for a new driver.

Big Break Academy (New)
Host: Michael Breed
Guest: Big Break Atlantis eliminated contestant from Monday’s episode
Airtime: Tuesday, 7-7:30 p.m.

Host Michael Breed will meet with Monday’s eliminated player from Big Break Atlantis to provide tips and instruction to viewers.

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

On the Range (New)
Hosts: Gary Williams, Billy Harmon and Tripp Isenhour
Contributors: Alex Miceli (John Deere Classic) and Billy Kratzert (U.S. Senior Open)
Airtime: Wednesday, 8-9 p.m.

On the Range will take viewers through the tournament preparation of the top players in the field at the John Deere Classic and the U.S. Senior Open. Gary Williams hosts as Billy Harmon, Tripp Isenhour, Billy Kratzert and Alex Miceli take viewers to the driving ranges at both tournaments, featuring an in-depth look at the practice routines, swing analysis, interviews and mic’d up players.

Grey Goose 19th Hole (New)
Host: Lara Baldesarra
Panelists: Tripp Isenhour, Jason Sobel
Contributor: Win McMurry
Airtime: Thursday-Friday, Midnight-12:30 a.m.

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

Golf Central
Live Airings: Monday, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday, 6-6:30 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday, 11:30 p.m.-Midnight
Sunday, 6-7 p.m.; 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Golf Central Pre Game
Live Airings: Thursday-Friday, 2:30-3 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 12:15-1 p.m.

Golf Central and Golf Central Pre Game will deliver the latest news, analysis and highlights from the world of golf throughout the week, including the John Deere Classic, Utah Championship, Scottish Open and the U.S. Senior Open.



 
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