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PGA TOUR’S ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL FROM BAY HILL HIGHLIGHTS LIVE GOLF COVERAGE ACROSS NBC, GOLF CHANNEL AND PEACOCK THIS WEEK

March 1, 2023 By admin

Nearly 20 Hours of Arnold Palmer Invitational Live Coverage Featuring 43 of Top 50 in Official Golf Ranking Begins Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock; Weekend Coverage on NBC and Peacock Tees Off at 2:30 p.m. ET

LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship From Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore Gets Underway Tonight Live at 9:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open and Cologuard Classic on PGA TOUR Champions Also Presented This Week

Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Presented by Principal Financial and PXG Final Round Tees Off Today at 2:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

GOLF Central Studio Coverage to Originate from Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge This Week

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 1, 2023 – The PGA TOUR’s Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard from Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Fla., highlights live golf coverage across five tournaments on NBC, GOLF Channel, and Peacock this week.

PGA TOUR: ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL

The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard this week is the second stop on the PGA TOUR’s annual Florida Swing. This year’s star-studded field features 43 of the top 50 players in the Official Golf Ranking teeing it up at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, including defending event champion and World No. 2 Scottie Scheffler, World No. 1 Jon Rahm, World No. 3 Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth.

Live coverage, featuring 19 total hours, begins tomorrow and Friday at 2 p.m. on GOLF Channel and Peacock. Weekend coverage gets underway at 12:30 p.m. on GOLF Channel and Peacock and continues on NBC and Peacock at 2:30 p.m. ET. Golf Central studio coverage will originate live from Bay Hill this week beginning with today’s program.

NBC, GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Dan Hicks / Steve Sands
Analyst: Paul Azinger / Sam Saunders
Holes: Curt Byrum / Brad Faxon
On-Course: John Wood / Smylie Kaufman / Arron Oberholser
Reporter: Jimmy Roberts
Interviews: Damon Hack

How To Watch – Thursday, March 2 – Sunday, March 5 (all times ET)

TV – NBC, GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock	NBC/Peacock
Thursday	2-6 p.m.
Friday	2-6 p.m.
Saturday	12:30-2:30 p.m.	2:30-6 p.m.
Sunday	12:30-2:30 p.m.	2:30-6 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Scottie Scheffler
Rory McIlroy
Jon Rahm
Jordan Spieth
Justin Thomas
Collin Morikawa
Tony Finau
Max Homa

PGA TOUR: PUERTO RICO OPEN

The PGA TOUR’s opposite-field event this week is the Puerto Rico Open taking place at the Grand Reserve Country Club in Rio Grande. The champion will earn 300 FedExCup points.

Live coverage begins tomorrow and Friday at 10 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: George Savaricas
Analyst: John Cook
Holes: Tripp Isenhour
On-Course: Billy Ray Brown / Johnson Wagner

How To Watch – Thursday, March 2 – Sunday, March 5 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday	10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday	10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday	2:30-5 p.m.
Sunday	2:30-4:30 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Akshay Bhatia
Erik van Rooyen
Jason Dufner
Bill Haas
Nick Watney
Harry Higgs

LPGA TOUR: HSBC WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Sentosa Golf Club (Tanjong Course) hosts the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore this week. The tournament is a limited-field event with no cut. Jin Young Ko aims to defend her 2022 title.

Live coverage gets underway tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

How To Watch – Wednesday, March 1 – Saturday, March 4 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Wednesday	9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Thursday	9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Friday	9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Saturday	9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

Jin Young Ko
Lydia Ko
Nelly Korda
Jennifer Kupcho
Minjee Lee
Atthaya Thitikul
Brooke Henderson

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: COLOGUARD CLASSIC

The 2023 PGA TOUR Champions season continues with the Cologuard Classic from Omni Tucson National (Catalina Course) in Tucson, Ariz., this week. Bernhard Langer, who finished runner-up in this event last year and won the Chubb Classic earlier this month, will look to break his current tie with Hale Irwin and become the all-time leader in victories in PGA TOUR Champions history with 46.

First round coverage begins Friday in primetime at 7 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Friday, March 3 – Sunday, March 5 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel
Friday	7-9 p.m.*
Saturday	5-7 p.m.
Sunday	4:30-7 p.m.

*delayed coverage

Notable Players This Week

Bernhard Langer
Ernie Els
Fred Couples
Steve Stricker
David Duval
Colin Montgomerie

COLLEGE GOLF: DARIUS RUCKER INTERCOLLEGIATE

Live final round coverage of the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Presented by Principal Financial and PXG airs today from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET from Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, S.C., on GOLF Channel and Peacock. Golf Today leads into live coverage.

Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2023 spring college golf schedule.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Bob Papa
Analyst: Karen Stupples
Holes: Steve Burkowski
On-Course: Julia Johnson

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY

NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway podcast has returned for a third season with professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery hosting the series alongside former professional golfer Henni Koyack. Throughout the season, Smith, Lowery, and Koyack will provide honest and candid discussions on hot-button topics inside and outside the world of golf, plus interview celebrities, athletes and golf influencers about what drives their passion for this great game and how to move it forward.

Click here to listen to the latest episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on-site at Bay Hill Club & Lodge on GOLF Channel and Peacock Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, Mark Rolfing, Brentley Romine, Todd Lewis, and Steve Burkowski.

Day	*Golf Central*
Wednesday	5:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday	1-2 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Friday	1-2 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Saturday	11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m./7-8 p.m.
Sunday	11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m./7-8 p.m.

Note: all times ET, post-round coverage begins following conclusion of play

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC, PEACOCK AND GOLF CHANNEL PRESENT MORE THAN 500 HOURS OF LIVE PGA TOUR COVERAGE FOR SIX STRAIGHT WEEKS BEGINNING WITH THIS WEEK’S HONDA CLASSIC

February 21, 2023 By admin

More Than 500 Hours of Live PGA TOUR Tournament and Studio Coverage Across NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel in Six-Week Span

Studio Coverage Highlighted by Golf Central Live From THE PLAYERS at TPC Sawgrass and On-Site at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Peacock to Stream Tournament and Golf Central Pre- and Post-Round Coverage Airing on NBC and GOLF Channel

Nearly 40 On-Air Commentators to Contribute to PGA TOUR Tournament and Studio Coverage During Next Six Weeks

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 21, 2023 – NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel will present more than 500 hours of live PGA TOUR tournament and studio coverage exclusively over the next six weeks – averaging more than 12 hours of coverage per day – as the TOUR makes its annual spring swing through Florida and Texas.

Peacock will stream all tournament coverage that airs on NBC and GOLF Channel and all Golf Central pre- and post-round coverage that airs on GOLF Channel.

Coverage kicks off this week at The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and is punctuated by The PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., from March 9-12.

NBC Sports will present coverage of eight PGA TOUR events in the six-week span, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill (March 2-5), the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort (March 16-19), the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club (March 22-26), and the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio (March 30-April 2).

Nearly 40 on-air commentators will contribute to NBC Sports’ PGA TOUR tournament and studio coverage over the next six weeks, headlined by host of the PLAYERS Championship Mike Tirico, NBC Sports’ lead golf broadcast booth of Dan Hicks (play-by-play) and Paul Azinger (analyst), holes announcers Curt Byrum and Brad Faxon, and on-course reporters John Wood, Notah Begay III, and Smylie Kaufman. Cara Banks and Damon Hack will conduct interviews. NBC Sports’ tournament production is led by 29-time Emmy Award-winning producer Tommy Roy, alongside co-producer Tom Randolph and director Joe Martin.

Coverage will feature a variety of production enhancements throughout the next six weeks, including:

Unique camera positions and locations, including drone cameras and a reverse JitaCam with tracer highlighting the treacherous tee shot on the 18^th hole of the PLAYERS Championship;
Graphic and technological enhancements including putt-tracers, fairway targets, NBC Sports’ NBCeeIt zoom capabilities, wind gauges, and special wind measurement technology on the 17^th hole of the PLAYERS Championship.

Golf Central will provide comprehensive pre- and post-round coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock, including live on-site coverage from the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Golf Central Live From the PLAYERS Championship will present more than 50 hours of live coverage from TPC Sawgrass, headlined by the primetime broadcast team of host Rich Lerner and analysts Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley. More details surrounding NBC Sports’ coverage of The PLAYERS Championship will be released in the days leading into the event.

–NBC SPORTS–

TIGER WOODS HEADLINES NBC SPORTS’ LIVE COVERAGE OF PGA TOUR’S GENESIS INVITATIONAL ON GOLF CHANNEL AND PEACOCK THIS WEEK

February 15, 2023 By admin

Star-Studded Field Featuring 19 of Top 20 Players in Official World Golf Ranking to Compete at Riviera Country Club – Genesis Invitational Coverage Begins Tomorrow Live at 4 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas Group Opening Round Tee Time at 3:04 p.m. ET, First Round Coverage During GOLF Channel and Peacock’s Live Thursday Window

PGA TOUR Champions Chubb Classic From Tiburon Golf Course in Florida Gets Underway Friday Live at Noon ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

DP World Tour’s Thailand Classic and Asian Tour International Series Qatar Also Presented Live This Week

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 15, 2023 – Tiger Woods makes his return to PGA TOUR competition at this week’s Genesis Invitational from Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., headlining live golf tournament coverage this week on GOLF Channel, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

In addition to Woods, the star-studded field at the Genesis Invitational features 19 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking including World No. 1 and last week’s WM Phoenix Open winner Scottie Scheffler, World No. 2 Rory McIlroy, World No. 3 Jon Rahm, and 2021 Genesis champion Max Homa.

PGA TOUR: GENESIS INVITATIONAL

Woods, who serves as the host of the Genesis Invitational, will be making his first PGA TOUR start since the 150^th Open Championship at St. Andrews last July. Woods made his PGA TOUR debut at the Genesis in 1992 and has never won the event, earning two runner-up finishes in 1998 and 1999.

Woods will be paired for the first two rounds alongside McIlroy and Justin Thomas, opening the event Thursday with a 3:04 p.m. ET tee time. GOLF Channel and Peacock will present live coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, and lead-in coverage over the weekend will get underway at 1 p.m. ET.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Terry Gannon
Analyst: Frank Nobilo
Holes: Curt Byrum
On-Course: Arron Oberholser / Colt Knost

How To Watch – Thursday, February 16 – Sunday, February 19 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday	4-8 p.m.
Friday	4-8 p.m.
Saturday	1-3 p.m.
Sunday	1-3 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Tiger Woods
Scottie Scheffler
Rory McIlroy
Jon Rahm
Max Homa
Justin Thomas
Jordan Spieth
Collin Morikawa
Xander Schauffele

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: CHUBB CLASSIC

The 36^th edition of the Chubb Classic takes place this week on the PGA TOUR Champions at Tiburon Golf Course in Naples, Fla. Bernhard Langer looks to defend his 2022 title.

GOLF Channel and Peacock will present opening round live coverage beginning at noon ET on Friday.

How To Watch – Friday, February 17 – Sunday, February 19 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Friday	Noon-3 p.m.
Saturday	3-5:30 p.m.
Sunday	3-5:30 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Bernhard Langer
Padraig Harrington
Steve Stricker
Ernie Els
Brad Faxon
Notah Begay III

DP WORLD TOUR: THAILAND CLASSIC

The inaugural playing of the Thailand Classic on the DP World Tour is held at Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi, Thailand, this week. The event marks the first tournament on the circuit held in Thailand since 2016.

Live coverage begins tomorrow at 12:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, February 16 – Sunday, February 19 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel
Thursday	12:30-5:30 a.m.
Friday	12:30-5:30 a.m.
Saturday	12:30-5 a.m.
Sunday	12:30-5 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

Robert MacIntyre
Guido Migliozzi
Nicolai Højgaard
Takumi Kanaya

ASIAN TOUR: INTERNATIONAL SERIES QATAR

The 2023 Asian Tour season continues this week with the International Series Qatar from Doha Country Club in Qatar.

Live coverage gets underway tomorrow at 5:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, February 16 – Sunday, February 19 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel
Thursday	5:30-9 a.m.
Friday	5:30-9 a.m.
Saturday	5-8 a.m.
Sunday	5-7 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

Justin Harding
Sangmoon Bae
Alvaro Ortiz
Bio Kim

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR: ARAMCO SAUDI LADIES INTERNATIONAL

The 2023 Ladies European Tour season continues this week with the Aramco Saudi Ladies International from Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.

Live coverage of the opening round gets underway tomorrow at 5 a.m. ET on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. GOLF Channel will air encore presentations of the third and final rounds on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7 a.m. ET and 9 a.m. ET, respectively.

How To Watch – Thursday, February 16 – Sunday, February 19 (all times ET)

Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	Streaming
Thursday	5-9 a.m.
Friday	5-9 a.m.
Saturday	4-8 a.m.
Sunday	4-8 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

Lydia Ko
Lexi Thompson
Danielle Kang
Leona Maguire
Yuka Saso

BROADCAST NOTES

Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Cara Banks, Matt Adams, Brandel Chamblee, Jaime Diaz, Tripp Isenhour, and Kira K. Dixon.
Golf Today on Thursday will be hosted by Damon Hack, Rex Hoggard, and Dixon.
Black History Month: GOLF Channel will celebrate Black History Month as Golf Today and Golf Central feature daily segments honoring Black golf pioneers and bring their stories to life throughout February.

Day	*Golf Central*	*Golf Today*
Wednesday	4-5 p.m.
Thursday	3-4 p.m./8-9 p.m.	1-3 p.m.
Friday	3-4 p.m./8-9 p.m.
Saturday	Noon-1 p.m./7-8 p.m.
Sunday	Noon-1 p.m./6:30-7:30 p.m.

Note: all times ET, post-round coverage begins following conclusion of play

–NBC SPORTS–

PGA TOUR’S AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM ON GOLF CHANNEL AND PEACOCK HEADLINES LIVE GOLF COVERAGE THIS WEEK

February 1, 2023 By admin

PGA TOUR’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Begins Tomorrow Live at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

DP World Tour’s Ras Al Khaimah Championship Gets Underway Tomorrow Live at 3:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel

Southwestern Invitational Final Round Tees Off Today at 4:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

GOLF Channel to Celebrate Black History Month on Golf Today and Golf Central Throughout February

GOLF Channel Studio Coverage to Originate from TPC Scottsdale During Week of PGA TOUR’s WM Phoenix Open

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 1, 2023 – The PGA TOUR’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am from Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club (Shore Course) in Pebble Beach, Calif., headlines live golf tournament coverage this week on GOLF Channel, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

PGA TOUR: AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AM

The PGA TOUR season continues this week with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am played across three courses — Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and the Shore Course at Monterey Peninsula Country Club — in Pebble Beach, Calif., for the first three rounds of the event. Celebrities will also participate and play a round at each course Thursday-Saturday. Following the cut, Sunday’s final round will be held at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

GOLF Channel and Peacock present live coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, and lead-in coverage over the weekend will get underway at 1 p.m. ET.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Terry Gannon
Analyst: Frank Nobilo
Holes: Jim Gallagher Jr.
On-Course: Arron Oberholser / Colt Knost
Interviews: Todd Lewis

How To Watch – Thursday, February 2 – Sunday, February 5 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday	3-6 p.m.
Friday	3-6 p.m.
Saturday	1-3 p.m.
Sunday	1-3 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Jordan Spieth
Viktor Hovland
Matthew Fitzpatrick
Matt Kuchar
Webb Simpson
Justin Rose
Kevin Kisner
Taylor Montgomery

GOLF Channel will present nearly 20 hours of live studio coverage from alongside the 16^th hole at TPC Scottsdale throughout next week’s coverage at the PGA TOUR’s WM Phoenix Open. Next week’s Monday-Wednesday episodes of Golf Today will feature hosts Damon Hack and Eamon Lynch, discussing the latest throughout the world of golf and previewing the WM Phoenix Open. Early-week editions of Golf Central will be hosted by Anna Jackson. Rich Lerner will anchor Golf Central pre- and post-round coverage on GOLF Channel alongside analysts Brandel Chamblee and Paige Mackenzie throughout the weekend, with George Savaricas providing reports. Next week’s coverage from Phoenix is slated to feature a number of interviews with current PGA TOUR players as well as athletes and personalities related to Super Bowl LVII, taking place next weekend in Glendale, Ariz.

DP WORLD TOUR: RAS AL KHAIMAH CHAMPIONSHIP

The DP World Tour’s Middle East swing concludes with the Ras Al Khaimah Championship from Al Hamra Golf Club in United Arab Emirates this week.

Live coverage begins tomorrow at 3:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, February 2 – Sunday, February 5 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel
Thursday	3:30-8:30 a.m.
Friday	3:30-8:30 a.m.
Saturday	3:30-8 a.m.
Sunday	3:30-8 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

Padraig Harrington
Rafa Cabrera-Bello
Thomas Bjørn
Nicolai Højgaard
Rasmus Højgaard

COLLEGE GOLF: SOUTHWESTERN INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY ZIPRECRUITER

Live final round coverage of the Southwestern Invitational Presented by ZipRecruiter airs today at 4:30-7:30 p.m. ET from North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, Calif., on GOLF Channel and Peacock. College Central begins coverage at 4 p.m. ET.

Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2023 spring college golf schedule.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Bob Papa
Analyst: John Cook
Holes: Steve Burkowski
On-Course: Billy Ray Brown

ASIAN TOUR: SAUDI INTERNATIONAL

The 2023 Asian Tour season begins this week with the Saudi International from Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.

Live coverage gets underway tomorrow at 3 a.m. ET on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

How To Watch – Thursday, February 2 – Sunday, February 5 (all times ET)

Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	Streaming
Thursday	3-5 a.m./6:30-9:30 a.m.
Friday	3-5 a.m./6:30-9:30 a.m.
Saturday	4:30-9 a.m.
Sunday	4:30-9 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

Cameron Young
Cameron Champ
Lucas Herbert

BROADCAST NOTES

Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Rich Lerner, Anna Jackson, Johnson Wagner, Tripp Isenhour, Todd Lewis, and Brentley Romine.
Black History Month: GOLF Channel will celebrate Black History Month as Golf Today and Golf Central feature daily segments honoring Black golf pioneers and bring their stories to life throughout February.

Day	*Golf Central*
Wednesday	7:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday	2:30-3 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Friday	2:30-3 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Saturday	Noon-1 p.m./7-8 p.m.
Sunday	Noon-1 p.m./6:30-7:30 p.m.

Note: all times ET, post-round coverage begins following conclusion of play

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCES 2023 SPRING COLLEGE GOLF TOURNAMENT COVERAGE ON GOLF CHANNEL AND PEACOCK

January 24, 2023 By admin

Schedule to Feature NCAA Women’s and Men’s Championships, Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, Southwestern Invitational, and Western Intercollegiate

Nearly 150 Hours of College Golf on GOLF Channel and Peacock This Spring, Beginning Monday with the Southwestern Invitational

College Central to Surround Spring College Golf Coverage; Spring Preview Special to Air Today at 4:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 24, 2023 – NBC Sports has announced its men’s and women’s spring college golf tournament schedule – totaling nearly 150 hours on GOLF Channel and Peacock – featuring the 2023 NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships, the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Presented by Principal Financial and PXG, the Southwestern Invitational Presented by ZipRecruiter, and the 76^th Western Intercollegiate Presented by Titleist.

The Southwestern Invitational from North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, Calif., next week on Jan. 30-Feb. 1 kicks off the 2023 spring college golf tournament schedule on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

College Central will surround spring college golf and provide pre-round coverage leading into all events on GOLF Channel. A 30-minute special spring preview program will air this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

Below is the full schedule:

Event	Dates	Location
Southwestern Invitational	Jan. 30-Feb. 1	North Ranch Country Club
Darius Rucker Intercollegiate	Feb. 27-March 1	Long Cove Club
Western Intercollegiate	April 10-12	Pasatiempo Golf Club
NCAA Women’s Championships	May 22-24	Grayhawk Golf Club
NCAA Men’s Championships	May 29-31	Grayhawk Golf Club

SOUTHWESTERN INVITATIONAL PRESENTED BY ZIPRECRUITER

The Southwestern Invitational Presented by ZipRecruiter is a 54-hole team and individual stroke play championship that features top Division I men’s golf programs across the country taking place annually at North Ranch Country Club (Lakes & Oaks Courses) in Westlake Village, Calif. Past individual champions of the event include Tiger Woods (1996, Stanford University), Patrick Cantlay (2011, UCLA), Sahith Theegala (2020, Pepperdine University), and Corey Pavin (1978, 1981, UCLA).

2021 national champion Pepperdine University hosts the event, which features four teams in the NCAA top 25 rankings this year, according to the final Golfstat rankings of the 2022 fall season, including defending event champion and No. 4 Arizona State. The 2023 12-team tournament field is:

14 Pepperdine (host)
4 Arizona State
Georgia
Oregon
19 San Diego State
San José State
20 Texas
UCLA
UNLV
USC
Wake Forest
Washington

Live tournament coverage will be presented next week on Monday-Wednesday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

Dates	Time (ET)
Monday, Jan. 30	4:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31	4:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 1	4:30-7:30 p.m.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

- Play by Play: Bob Papa
- Analyst: John Cook
- Holes: Steve Burkowski
- On-Course: Billy Ray Brown

DARIUS RUCKER INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESENTED BY PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND PXG

The Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Presented by Principal Financial and PXG will return after making its television debut on GOLF Channel last year when it became the first all-women’s regular season collegiate golf tournament to be presented live on the network. The annual event, hosted by multi-platinum country artist and PXG ambassador Darius Rucker, is held at Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, S.C., and features a 54-hole stroke play competition for individual and team honors. Past individual champions of the tournament include Maria Fassi (2018, University of Arkansas), Emilia Migliaccio (2020, Wake Forest University), and Cheyenne Knight (2016, 2017, University of Alabama).

The field for the 11^th edition of the tournament features No. 4 South Carolina (host) alongside 10 teams in the NCAA top 25 rankings, according to the final Golfstat rankings of the 2022 fall season, including defending event champion and No. 2 Wake Forest. The 2023 18-team tournament field is:

4 South Carolina (host)
Alabama
15 Arizona State
25 Arkansas
14 Auburn
24 Baylor
17 Duke
Furman
Georgia
Howard
Kentucky
9 LSU
5 Oregon
Northwestern
Texas
19 Vanderbilt
12 Virginia
2 Wake Forest

Live tournament coverage will be presented Monday-Wednesday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

Dates	Time (ET)
Monday, Feb. 27	2:30-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28	2:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1	2:30-5:30 p.m.

WESTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESENTED BY TITLEIST

The Western Intercollegiate Presented by Titleist takes place annually in April at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif. The event is a 54-hole stroke play and team match play competition and marks the final regular season event for the men’s field prior to the start of the conference championships. The individual champion receives the coveted Blue Jacket, with past winners including Johnny Miller (1968, BYU), Ken Venturi (1953, San José State University), Peter Jacobsen (1974, Arizona State University), Arron Oberholser (1996, San José State University), and Scottie Scheffler (2015, University of Texas). Players who have competed in the Western Intercollegiate have collectively earned 531 PGA TOUR victories and 50 major championships.

San José State hosts the 76^th edition of one of the longest-running collegiate tournaments, which features five teams in the NCAA top 25 rankings, according to the final Golfstat rankings of the 2022 fall season. The 2023 14-team tournament field is:

San José State (host)
22 Arizona
BYU
California at Berkeley
21 Colorado State
Hawaii
Oregon
14 Pepperdine
19 San Diego State
6 Stanford
California at Irvine
UNLV
USC
Washington

GOLF Channel and Peacock will present live tournament coverage all three days.

Dates	Time (ET)
Monday, April 10	7-10 p.m.
Tuesday, April 11	7-10 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12	4-7 p.m.

NCAA WOMEN’S & MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS

GOLF Channel will present the 2023 NCAA Women’s (May 22-24) and Men’s (May 29-31) Golf Championships, totaling nearly 75 hours of comprehensive coverage presented by Stifel, over two weeks in late May. Arizona State will host both Championships at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., marking the third consecutive championships that will be held at the club.

Last year’s champions were University of Texas (men’s team), Stanford University (women’s team), Gordon Sargent (men’s individual, Vanderbilt University), and Rose Zhang (women’s individual, Stanford University). Additional programming details for the 2023 NCAA Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships will be announced in the coming months.

PGA TOUR UNIVERSITY PRESENTED BY VELOCITY GLOBAL

PGA TOUR University Presented by Velocity Global rewards elite college players with access to Tours operated under the PGA TOUR umbrella, while upholding the principles and virtues of collegiate athletics. Introduced in 2020, the program strengthens and elevates the path to the PGA TOUR through the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR international tours. The No. 1 player in the final Velocity Global Ranking will earn PGA TOUR membership, while players Nos. 2-5 (fully exempt) and Nos. 6-10 (conditional) will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership. Additionally, players finishing 11^th through 20^th will be exempt members on PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Latinoamérica.

The Velocity Global Ranking will be featured on GOLF Channel each Wednesday on Golf Today and within weekly live tournament coverage during the spring, as well as across GOLF Channel and PGA TOUR digital platforms throughout the year. For more information, please visit www.PGATOUR.com/university and follow PGA TOUR University on Twitter and Instagram (@PGATOURU).

ANNIKA AND HASKINS AWARD PRESENTED BY STIFEL

GOLF Channel presents annual coverage of the announcements of the ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel and Haskins Award Presented by Stifel winners, which honor the nation’s most outstanding female and male Division I collegiate golfers. Throughout the year, ANNIKA and Haskins Award Watch Lists are featured and updated with top performers across GOLF Channel linear and digital platforms.

Rose Zhang of Stanford University won the ANNIKA Award in 2022 and past recipients include Zhang’s Stanford teammate Rachel Heck (2021), two-time winner Maria Fassi (2018, 2019), and Bronte Law (2016, UCLA). Chris Gotterup of The University of Oklahoma took home the Haskins Award last year. Past winners of the Haskins Award include Tiger Woods (1996), Ben Crenshaw (1971-73, University of Texas), Justin Thomas (2012, University of Alabama), and Matt Kuchar (1998, Georgia Tech).

ABOUT GOLF CHANNEL’S COLLEGE GOLF PLATFORM

GOLF Channel is the television home for college golf, currently providing live coverage of nine college golf championships. GOLF Channel deploys its comprehensive portfolio of news, digital and social media coverage year-round in covering collegiate golf, including season preview shows, signing day specials, regional and national qualifying coverage, serving as the exclusive media partner of PGA TOUR University Presented by Velocity Global and the Velocity Global Ranking, and exclusive annual coverage for the Haskins and ANNIKA Awards Presented by Stifel.

Following its announcement in 2013 as the exclusive television provider of the NCAA Golf Championships, GOLF Channel has provided live coverage of the men’s NCAA Championships since 2014 and the women’s NCAA Championships since 2015, which are hosted at the same venue in consecutive weeks at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. GOLF Channel also annually televises the three-day East Lake Cup at historic East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.; the Western Intercollegiate Presented by Titleist, one of the longest-running college tournaments in the U.S. taking place at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif.; the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Presented by Principal Financial and PXG at Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, S.C.; the Blessings Collegiate Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark; the Jackson T. Stephens Cup; the Southwestern Invitational Presented by ZipRecruiter at North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, Calif.,; and the Southwest Airlines Showcase at Cedar Crest at Cedar Crest in Dallas, Texas.

Scottie Scheffler, Collin Morikawa, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Jennifer Kupcho, Bronte Law and Maria Fassi are just a few of the professional golfers who appeared on GOLF Channel while competing in college.

–NBC SPORTS–

GF SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES WORLD LONG DRIVE, PLDA, INKS DEAL WITH NBC SPORTS ON GOLF CHANNEL

January 19, 2023 By admin

World Long Drive sport unifying and expanding to 18 countries

Press Kit: Click Here

DALLAS, TEXAS (January 19, 2023) – World Long Drive returns in 2023 with new owner GF Sports and Entertainment at the helm, an expanded tour, the largest purse in the competition’s history, and over 50 hours of television coverage over the course of the agreement with 10 aired annually by NBC Sports on GOLF Channel.

GF Sports and Entertainment also acquired the Pro Long Drive Association (PLDA) in December 2022. With that acquisition, World Long Drive will now serve as the singular premier long drive tour expanding to 12 events domestically and over 30 events being held by World Long Drive affiliates internationally.

“We are committed to growing the sport of Long Drive and making it a competition where athletes world-wide can make a living with this impressive skill set. With the acquisition of World Long Drive and the PLDA we look forward to expanding the tour, making it larger than it’s ever been, not only domestically but internationally,” said President of GF Sports & Entertainment Shawn Tilger. “To be able to showcase World Long Drive in a five-year deal with GOLF Channel and the commitment of 50 hours of national television programming we know the fandom for the sport is just going to continue to grow.”

The World Long Drive tour tees off March 10-12, in Mesquite, NV, culminating with the Championship October 18-22, at Bobby Jones Golf Course in Atlanta, Georgia.

“World Long Drive is exciting, challenging and fun,” said professional golfer and 2022 PLDA Championship runner-up Bryson DeChambeau. “I started long drive to increase my swing speed and then I got addicted to hitting it farther and farther. I’m looking forward to qualifying for Atlanta and competing on a National stage in 2023.”

Players on the professional circuit will battle for over $1.1 million in cash prizes, the largest prize purse in the tour’s history. Competitors will have the opportunity to qualify for the World Long Drive Championship at eight qualifying North American events, vying for 128 total qualifying spots. Amateur level competitors from all over the world aspiring to join the tour will be able to compete for the opportunity to play in the World Long Drive Championship at select local host ranges. This opportunity is the first of its kind in the sport and makes long drive accessible for competitors not only across the U.S. but in over 18 other countries.

“To say I am thrilled for World Long Drive to be returning to television is an understatement,” said Two-Time World Champion, Current World Record Holder and #1 Ranked World Long Driver Kyle Berkshire. “The sport and its athletes deserve to be showcased on this platform, and I am excited for all of us to deliver many memorable moments and storylines to the viewers over the years to come.”

The 2023 World Long Drive Tour Schedule is as follows:

March 10-12

WLD Mesquite

Mesquite, NV

April 14-16

WLD Hobe Sound

Hobe Sound, FL

May 5-7

WLD Mesquite

Mesquite, NV

June 9-11

WLD La Salle

La Salle, CO

June 23-25

WLD Memphis

Memphis, TN

July 7-9

WLD Port Rowan

Port Rowan, Ontario

July 28-30

WLD Connecticut

Portland, CT

August 10-12

WLD West Bountiful

West Bountiful, Utah

August 25-27

WLD Kingsport

Kingsport, TN (televised)

September 29-Oct 1

WLD Oceanside

Oceanside, California (televised)

October 21

WLD Celebrity ProAm

Atlanta, GA (televised)

October 18-22

WLD Championship

Atlanta, GA (televised October 22)

For more information: worldlongdrive.com, Twitter (@WorldLongDrive), Instagram (@WorldLongDrive).

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About World Long Drive:

The World Long Drive Championship is the largest annual domestic professional golf event not associated with the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, or the LPGA. It was first held in 1974, and since 2000 consisted of Open, Women’s, Seniors (over-45s), and Amateur events. The World Long Drive tour is comprised of over 12 events domestically and over 30 events internationally all culminating for the season finale World Long Drive Championship. World Long Drive tour and championship is owned and operated by GF Sports and Entertainment based out of New York, NY.

World Long Drive has partnered with PIVOT Agency out of the San Francisco Bay area to reintroduce the brand and sport into the corporate market leveraging partner relationships.

PIVOT Agency was founded in 2013 as a full-service sports marketing agency, built at the nexus of brands and culture, and forming alliances between consumer brands, athletes, sports, the arts, causes, business and media.

About GF Sports and Entertainment:

GF Sports & Entertainment is a global events and operations company that elevates the experience of live sports, entertainment and interactive events. The company owns two of the ATP Tour’s longest running American tennis tournaments, the Dallas Open and the Atlanta Open, as well as the National Lacrosse League New York Riptide. GF Sports & Entertainment also incubates new and emerging sport concepts, this includes Wolf Pack Ninjas, which operates ninja-focused events globally and just completed the purchase of World Long Drive an international long drive tour.

GF Sports & Entertainment was founded in July 2015 by New York-based private equity firm GF Capital. For additional information, please visit www.gfsportsandentertainment.com.

LPGA TOUR’S 2023 SEASON OPENING HILTON GRAND VACATIONS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS HEADLINES LIVE GOLF COVERAGE THIS WEEK ON NBC, GOLF CHANNEL & PEACOCK

January 18, 2023 By admin

LPGA Tour’s First Event of 2023 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Fla.; Live Coverage Thursday at Noon ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock; NBC and Peacock to Air Live Final Round Coverage Sunday at 2 p.m. ET

Live Coverage of PGA TOUR’s The American Express, Featuring 10 of Top 20 in World Golf Rankings, Gets Underway Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

NBC and GOLF Channel Deliver Most-Watched Sony Open Since 2007

Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai Kicks Off 2023 PGA TOUR Champions Season – Live Coverage Begins in Primetime Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 18, 2023 – The LPGA Tour opens its 2023 season at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions from Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Fla., headlining live golf coverage this week across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock.

LPGA TOUR: HILTON GRAND VACATIONS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

The 2023 LPGA Tour season begins this week at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions from Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando. Danielle Kang looks to defend her 2022 title against a field featuring World No. 2 Nelly Korda, Brooke Henderson and Jennifer Kupcho.

Celebrities also participate as part of this annual event in a Stableford format, with Annika Sorenstam, Larry Fitzgerald, Mardy Fish and defending champion Derek Lowe headlining this year’s field.

Yesterday, NBC Sports announced its 2023 women’s golf schedule, which will feature a record nearly 450 hours of live coverage and the most-ever hours of live coverage on NBC broadcast network. Click here for more details.

Live coverage begins tomorrow at noon ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock. Sunday final round coverage gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

NBC, GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Grant Boone
Analyst: Morgan Pressel
Holes: Tom Abbott
On-Course: Karen Stupples / Paige Mackenzie
Interviews: Amy Rogers

How To Watch – Thursday, January 19 – Sunday, January 22 (all times ET)

TV – NBC, GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	NBC/Peacock	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday		Noon-3 p.m.
Friday		Noon-3 p.m.
Saturday		Noon-3 p.m.
Sunday	2-5 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Nelly Korda
Danielle Kang
Brooke Henderson
Jennifer Kupcho
Gaby Lopez
Patty Tavatanakit
Nasa Hataoka
Yuka Saso

PGA TOUR: THE AMERICAN EXPRESS

Following two weeks in Hawaii, the PGA TOUR returns to the continental U.S. with The American Express from PGA West and La Quinta Country Club in California. The star-studded field features 10 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, including Jon Rahm, who won this year’s Sentry Tournament of Champions and won The American Express in 2018.

Live coverage is presented Thursday-Sunday from 3-7 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

Last weekend’s coverage of the PGA TOUR’s Sony Open in Hawaii delivered the most-watched edition of the event since 2007, averaging 417,000 viewers across four-day coverage on NBC and GOLF Channel. Weekend coverage on NBC and GOLF Channel averaged 516,000 viewers, up 62% from last year’s weekend viewership on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Terry Gannon
Analyst: John Cook
Holes: Jim Gallagher Jr.
On-Course: John Wood / Billy Ray Brown

How To Watch – Thursday, January 19 – Sunday, January 22 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday	3-7 p.m.
Friday	3-7 p.m.
Saturday	3-7 p.m.
Sunday	3-7 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Scottie Scheffler
Xander Schauffele
Jon Rahm
Tony Finau
Will Zalatoris
Patrick Cantlay
Sam Burns
Rickie Fowler
Tom Kim

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CHAMPIONSHIP AT HUALALAI

The 2023 PGA TOUR Champions season kicks off with the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Hawaii at Hualalai Golf Course. Miguel Angel Jimenez looks to defend his 2022 title in a field that features seven World Golf Hall of Famers.

Live first round coverage begins tomorrow in primetime at 7 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, January 19 – Saturday, January 21 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday	7-10 p.m.
Friday	7-10 p.m.
Saturday	7-10 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

Bernhard Langer
Fred Couples
Vijay Singh
Ernie Els
Mark O’Meara
Colin Montgomerie
Miguel Angel Jimenez

DP WORLD TOUR: ABU DHABI HSBC CHAMPIONSHIP

The second event of the DP World Tour’s two-week stay in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, is held at Yas Links this week. 2022 tournament champion Thomas Pieters aims to defend his title. The tournament also marks the first 2023 Rolex Series event.

Live coverage begins tomorrow at 2:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, January 19 – Sunday, January 22 (all times ET)

TV – GOLF Channel
Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	GOLF Channel
Thursday	2:30-8:30 a.m.
Friday	2:30-8:30 a.m.
Saturday	2-8 a.m.
Sunday	2-8 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

Tommy Fleetwood
Shane Lowry
Tyrrell Hatton
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Francesco Molinari
Thomas Pieters
Robert MacIntyre

BROADCAST NOTES

Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Anna Jackson, Jimmy Roberts, Tripp Isenhour, Rex Hoggard, and Amy Rogers.

Day	*Golf Central*
Wednesday	4-5 p.m.
Thursday	11 a.m.-Noon/10-10:30 p.m.
Friday	11 a.m.-Noon/10-10:30 p.m.
Saturday	11 a.m.-Noon/10-10:30 p.m.
Sunday	2-3 p.m./7-8 p.m.

Note: all times ET, post-round coverage begins following conclusion of play

–NBC SPORTS–

SENTRY TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS TEES OFF NBC SPORTS’ 2023 LIVE GOLF COVERAGE THIS WEEK ON NBC, GOLF CHANNEL AND PEACOCK

January 4, 2023 By admin

PGA TOUR’s Hawaii Swing Begins this Week in Primetime at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort in Maui

Star-Studded Field Features 17 of the Top 20 Players in the Official World Golf Ranking

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 4, 2023 – The PGA TOUR’s 2023 calendar year gets underway at the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort (Plantation Course) in Maui, Hawaii, live in primetime this Thursday-Sunday across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock.

This year’s edition of the Sentry Tournament of Champions features a star-studded field that includes 17 of the top 20 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, including past event winners Justin Thomas (2020, 2017), Xander Schauffele (2019), and Jordan Spieth (2016). All members of the field qualified with a PGA TOUR victory in the calendar year of 2022 or finished in the top 30 of the final FedExCup Playoffs and Eligibility Points List.

The tournament, which features a $15 million purse, begins the 2023 Hawaii Swing on the PGA TOUR and is the first of two consecutive events taking place in the state with the Sony Open in Honolulu next week.

First and second round coverage at Kapalua will be presented live in primetime from 6-10 p.m. ET Thursday and Friday on GOLF Channel and Peacock. Saturday and Sunday’s coverage will begin on NBC and Peacock from 4-6 p.m. ET and continue from 6-8 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

Yesterday, it was announced that PGA TOUR winners Brad Faxon and Smylie Kaufman have joined the NBC golf commentary team, with Kaufman beginning his new assignment as on-course reporter at Kapalua Resort this week. Click here for more details.

NBC, GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

Play by Play: Dan Hicks
Analyst: Paul Azinger
Hole: Curt Byrum / Mark Rolfing
On-Course: John Wood / Smylie Kaufman
Interviews: Todd Lewis

How To Watch – Thursday, January 5 – Sunday, January 8 (all times ET)

TV – NBC, GOLF Channel
Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

Day	NBC/Peacock	GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday		6-10 p.m.
Friday		6-10 p.m.
Saturday	4-6 p.m.	6-8 p.m.
Sunday	4-6 p.m.	6-8 p.m.

Notable Players

Justin Thomas
Jordan Spieth
Xander Schauffele
Scottie Scheffler
Jon Rahm
Will Zalatoris
Collin Morikawa
Viktor Hovland
Patrick Cantlay

BROADCAST NOTES

Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Thursday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, and Todd Lewis.
Golf Today on GOLF Channel this Thursday and Friday features Damon Hack, Eamon Lynch, and Todd Lewis.

Day	Golf Today	Golf Central
Thursday	3-5 p.m.	5-6 p.m./10-11 p.m.
Friday	3-5 p.m.	5-6 p.m./10-11 p.m.
Saturday		3-4 p.m./8-9 p.m.
Sunday		3-4 p.m./8-9 p.m.

Note: all times ET, post-round coverage begins following conclusion of play

–NBC SPORTS–

BRAD FAXON AND SMYLIE KAUFMAN JOIN NBC SPORTS’ 2023 GOLF COMMENTARY TEAM

January 3, 2023 By admin

Faxon Joins as Hole Announcer and Contributor to NBC Sports’ Golf Studio Coverage; Curt Byrum to Serve as Hole Announcer

Kaufman Joins John Wood, Notah Begay III and Arron Oberholser as On-Course Reporters

Damon Hack and Cara Banks to Serve as Reporters

Play-by-Play Voice Dan Hicks and Lead Analyst Paul Azinger Return for Fifth Consecutive Year

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 3, 2023 – NBC Sports today announced its NBC golf commentary team for 2023, which includes PGA TOUR winners and newcomers Brad Faxon and Smylie Kaufman as well as new assignments for many returning commentators.

An eight-time PGA TOUR winner, Faxon is joining NBC Sports’ team as a hole announcer and will make his on-air debut at the Honda Classic next month. Faxon will also contribute to Golf Central and Golf Central Live From studio programming on GOLF Channel. He previously worked with NBC Sports in 2010 as a hole announcer and from 2013-14 as a studio analyst, while also providing commentary on Sky Sports. Click here for more on Faxon.

Longtime NBC Sports golf analyst Curt Byrum will serve as a hole announcer this year. A 22-year veteran with NBC Sports, Byrum will start his new assignment at this week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions.

Kaufman, a PGA TOUR winner who made his NBC Sports on-air debut at several events in 2022, will join John Wood, Notah Begay III and Arron Oberholser as on-course reporters throughout the season. Wood and Kaufman will walk the course this week at Kapalua Resort in Maui. Begay III will begin his year at the Honda Classic and Oberholser will start his assignment at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March.

Longtime GOLF Channel commentators Damon Hack and Cara Banks will serve as golf reporters this year, conducting interviews with players, family members, executives and more, in addition to continuing in their current roles. Hack will continue to co-host Golf Today on GOLF Channel, while Banks will also anchor studio coverage of Golf Central and Golf Central Live From on the network. Banks’ first reporter assignment will be at the Honda Classic while Hack will begin at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The 18^th tower duo of Dan Hicks (play-by-play) and Paul Azinger (lead analyst) return to lead NBC Sports’ golf commentary team for the fifth consecutive year.

“We have the deepest roster in the game and are excited to showcase our new voices in Brad and Smylie as well as familiar faces in new roles as we start the 2023 PGA TOUR season this week at Kapalua,” said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer, GOLF Channel. “We can’t wait for the year ahead with a loaded schedule of championships at outstanding venues: THE PLAYERS, USGA and R&A Championships, all five women’s majors, the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup on NBC, USA Network, GOLF Channel and Peacock.”

NBC Sports’ 2023 golf coverage gets underway this Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 5-8, with the Sentry Tournament of Champions from Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii, on NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock. More information will be provided in a press release later this week.

Last week, NBC Sports announced its 2023 PGA TOUR broadcast schedule, totaling more than 450 hours of live tournament coverage across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock. Click here for more details.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCES 2023 PGA TOUR BROADCAST SCHEDULE

December 29, 2022 By admin

450+ Hours of Live PGA TOUR Coverage Across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock in 2023

THE PLAYERS Championship on March 9-12 Headlines Six Consecutive Weeks of PGA TOUR Events on NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock

GOLF Channel and Peacock to Provide Early-Round/Lead-In Weekend Coverage of Every FedExCup Event and Four-Round Coverage of Five PGA TOUR Tournaments

All Coverage Airing on NBC and GOLF Channel Will Stream Live on Peacock and NBC Sports Digital Platforms

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 29, 2022 – NBC Sports will present more than 450 hours of live PGA TOUR coverage across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock in 2023, beginning with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii on Jan. 5-8 through the conclusion of the TOUR Championship on Aug. 24-27.

GOLF Channel will provide early-round and lead-in weekend coverage of every FedExCup event and will carry four-round coverage for five events. All coverage airing on NBC and GOLF Channel will stream live on Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

Highlights of NBC Sports’ 2023 PGA TOUR coverage include:

The first two events of 2023 airing on NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock, teeing off with the Sentry Tournament of Champions next week on Jan. 5-8 followed by the Sony Open in Hawaii on Jan. 12-15;
Six consecutive weeks of events on NBC from late February into early April during the Florida swing, headlined by THE PLAYERS Championship on March 9-12;
Five events featuring four-round coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock, including The American Express on Jan. 19-22;
Comprehensive daily studio and news coverage surrounding the PGA TOUR with Golf Today and Golf Central on GOLF Channel.

NBC Sports’ 2023 PGA TOUR Schedule

Tournament	Dates	Platforms
Sentry Tournament of Champions	Jan. 5-8	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
Sony Open in Hawaii	Jan. 12-15	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
The American Express	Jan. 19-22	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Farmers Insurance Open*	Jan. 25-28	GOLF Channel, Peacock
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am*	Feb. 2-5	GOLF Channel, Peacock
WM Phoenix Open*	Feb. 9-12	GOLF Channel, Peacock
The Genesis Invitational*	Feb. 16-19	GOLF Channel, Peacock
The Honda Classic	Feb. 23-26	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard	March 2-5	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
Puerto Rico Open	March 2-5	GOLF Channel, Peacock
THE PLAYERS Championship	March 9-12	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
Valspar Championship	March 16-19	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play	March 22-26	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
Corales Puntacana Championship	March 23-26	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Valero Texas Open	March 30-April 2	NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock
RBC Heritage*	April 13-16	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Zurich Classic of New Orleans*	April 20-23	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Mexico Open at Vidanta*	April 27-30	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Wells Fargo Championship*	May 4-7	GOLF Channel, Peacock
AT&T Byron Nelson*	May 11-14	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Charles Schwab Challenge*	May 25-28	GOLF Channel, Peacock
the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday*	June 1-4	GOLF Channel, Peacock
RBC Canadian Open*	June 8-11	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Travelers Championship*	June 22-25	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Rocket Mortgage Classic*	June 29-July 2	GOLF Channel, Peacock
John Deere Classic*	July 6-9	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Genesis Scottish Open*	July 13-16	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Barbasol Championship	July 13-16	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Barracuda Championship	July 20-23	GOLF Channel, Peacock
3M Open*	July 27-30	GOLF Channel, Peacock
Wyndham Championship*	Aug. 3-6	GOLF Channel, Peacock
FedEx St. Jude Championship*	Aug. 10-13	GOLF Channel, Peacock
BMW Championship*	Aug. 17-20	GOLF Channel, Peacock
TOUR Championship*	Aug. 24-27	GOLF Channel, Peacock

*Denotes early round/weekend lead-in coverage

ABOUT GOLF & NBC SPORTS

NBC Sports delivers comprehensive live golf tournament, studio and shoulder programming; technology; and services around the sport of golf. Anchored by GOLF Channel, NBC Sports, GOLF Channel and USA Network feature more live coverage of the sport than all other U.S. television networks combined, including global tournament action from the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour, NCAA, USGA Championships – including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open – Olympics, The Ryder Cup and The Presidents Cup, as well as high-quality news, instruction and original programming. GOLF Channel – co-founded by Arnold Palmer in 1995 – is available to nearly 500 million viewers in nine languages across more than 70 countries. 24/7 live streaming can be accessed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app, as well as exclusive content on Peacock.

NBC Sports Next, the sports and technology services division of NBC Sports, complements NBC Sports and GOLF Channel’s comprehensive golf coverage by reaching millions of consumers via GolfNow, the leading online tee-time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology and services; and GolfPass, the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, coaching, tips and other benefits.

ABOUT PEACOCK  

Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language, and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

–NBC SPORTS–

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