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2019 OPEN CHAMPION SHANE LOWRY JOINS SEASON 10 FINALE OF FEHERTY, TONIGHT AT 9 P.M. ET ON GOLF CHANNEL

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Preview: Lowry on the impact of surrendering a four-shot lead at 2016 U.S. Open

ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2020) – 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry will join David Feherty on the season 10 finale of his self-titled Emmy-nominated original series, Feherty presented by Farmers Insurance®, tonight at 9 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

Filmed in West Palm Beach earlier this year, the Irishman discusses several topics with Feherty, including:

  • Recounting his memorable week at Royal Portrush, winning his first major at the 2019 Open
  • Reflecting on his improbable win at the 2009 Irish Open, as a 22-year-old amateur
  • Surrendering a four-shot lead at the 2016 U.S. Open, and how it impacted his confidence

Feherty Episodes Available on NBCUniversal’s “Peacock”: Archived episodes of Feherty also are available to watch on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service featuring a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films. Currently, 23 episodes of Feherty are available to watch for free on Peacock.

A two-time Emmy-nominated host (Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host), Feherty’s series initially debuted in June 2011, and has welcomed nearly 150 guests since the show’s inaugural episode.

Described as “equal parts wit and wisecracks” by Forbes and “a healthy dose of humor and self-deprecation” by Sports Business Journal, Feherty’s all-star lineup of golf-enthused and culturally relevant guests feature celebrities from across entertainment, sports and politics. To date, Feherty has sat down with four U.S. Presidents (Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump); sports legends Charles Barkley, Stephen Curry and Nick Saban; Hollywood icons Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Hart and Larry David; World Golf of Fame members including Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Nancy Lopez, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson; and a host of current golf superstars led by Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas.

-NBC Sports Group-

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER IAN WOOSNAM JOINS ‘FEHERTY’, MONDAY AT 9 P.M. ET ON GOLF CHANNEL

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ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2020) – World Golf Hall of Fame member and former World No. 1 Ian Woosnam will join David Feherty on his self-titled Emmy-nominated original series, Feherty presented by Farmers Insurance®, Monday at 9 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

Monday’s world premiere episode will continue the resumption of the series’ 10th season, as the first of four new episodes airing Monday nights on GOLF Channel over the next four weeks. Each interview was filmed prior to production for the show being suspended due to COVID-19.

Filmed in Barbados, the Welshman discusses several topics with Feherty, including:
• Recalling his victory at the 1991 Masters, six days after becoming new World No. 1.
• Revisiting key moments from his eight consecutive Ryder Cup appearances.
• Being part of European golf’s “Famous 5,” as players all born within an 11 month span.
• Reflecting on traveling the European Tour in a camper van to begin his career.
• Serving as captain of the winning 2006 Ryder Cup team at The K Club in Ireland.
• His close call, near victory at The 2001 Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes.
• The circumstances around the disappearance of his ‘91 Masters trophy.

Additional upcoming guests on Feherty (premiering Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel) include other European golf standouts:
Aug. 17 Laura Davies
Aug. 24 Suzann Pettersen
Aug. 31 Shane Lowry

Feherty Episodes Available on NBCUniversal’s “Peacock”: Archived episodes of Feherty also are available to watch on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service featuring a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films. Currently, 23 episodes of Feherty are available to watch for free on Peacock.

A two-time Emmy-nominated host (Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host), Feherty’s series initially debuted in June 2011, and has welcomed nearly 150 guests since the show’s inaugural episode. Feherty is produced by GOLF Channel’s Emmy-nominated original productions division, which also is responsible for the production of the network’s critically acclaimed GOLF Films.

Described as “equal parts wit and wisecracks” by Forbes and “a healthy dose of humor and self-deprecation” by Sports Business Journal, Feherty’s all-star lineup of golf-enthused and culturally relevant guests feature celebrities from across entertainment, sports and politics. To date, Feherty has sat down with four U.S. Presidents (Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump); sports legends Charles Barkley, Stephen Curry and Nick Saban; Hollywood icons Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Hart and Larry David; World Golf of Fame members including Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Nancy Lopez, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson; and a host of current golf superstars led by Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas.

-NBC Sports Group-

EMMY-NOMINATED GOLF CHANNEL ORIGINAL SERIES ‘FEHERTY’ RETURNS WITH WORLD PREMIERE EPISODES, MONDAY AT 9 P.M. ET

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Grammy Award-Winning Artist Kenny G Kicks Off First of Five New Episodes Airing Monday Nights (9 P.M. ET) Over Next Six Weeks on GOLF Channel

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 23, 2020) – GOLF Channel’s Emmy-nominated original series Feherty presented by Farmers Insurance® returns with world premiere episodes, beginning Monday night at 9 p.m. ET. Grammy Award-winning artist and scratch golfer Kenny G will kick off the resumption of the series’ 10th season on Monday night, as the first of five new episodes airing Monday nights on GOLF Channel over the next six weeks. Each interview was filmed prior to production for the show being suspended due to COVID-19.

In addition to Kenny G, other upcoming guests will include a quartet of European golf standouts, led by World Golf Hall of Fame members Laura Davies and Ian Woosnam, along with former No. 2 ranked golfer Suzann Pettersen and 2019 Open champion Shane Lowry:

July 27 Kenny G
Aug. 10 Ian Woosnam
Aug. 17 Laura Davies
Aug. 24 Suzann Pettersen
Aug. 31 Shane Lowry

Feherty Episodes Available on NBCUniversal’s “Peacock”: Archived episodes of Feherty also are available to watch on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service featuring a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films. Currently, 23 episodes of Feherty are available to watch for free on Peacock.

A two-time Emmy-nominated host (Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host), Feherty’s series initially debuted in June 2011, and has welcomed nearly 150 guests since the show’s inaugural episode. Feherty is produced by GOLF Channel’s Emmy-nominated original productions division, which also is responsible for the production of the network’s critically acclaimed GOLF Films.

Described as “equal parts wit and wisecracks” by Forbes and “a healthy dose of humor and self-deprecation” by Sports Business Journal, Feherty’s all-star lineup of golf-enthused and culturally relevant guests feature celebrities from across entertainment, sports and politics. To date, Feherty has sat down with four U.S. Presidents (Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump); sports legends Charles Barkley, Stephen Curry and Nick Saban; Hollywood icons Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Hart and Larry David; World Golf of Fame members including Fred Couples, Bernhard Langer, Nancy Lopez, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson; and a host of current golf superstars led by Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas.

-NBC Sports Group-

SEASON 9 OF FEHERTY KICKS OFF WITH WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAMER FRED COUPLES: PART I OF TWO-PART INTERVIEW PREMIERES MONDAY, FEB. 25 AT 9 P.M. ET

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Initial Episode Line-up to Also Include Trio of Young American PGA TOUR

Stars: Koepka (March 11), DeChambeau (March 18) & Finau (March 25)

 

PREVIEW: Couples recounts obstacles en route to ’92 Masters victory

 

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2019) – World Golf Hall of Fame member – and 15-time PGA TOUR winner – Fred Couples will join David Feherty on the season premiere of GOLF Channel’s Emmy-nominated original series, Feherty presented by Farmers Insurance®, on Monday, February 25 at 9 p.m. ET. Part I of a two-part interview with Couples, the premiere will kick off the ninth season of the series that initially debuted in 2011, for which Feherty has earned two Emmy nominations (Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host).

 

Filmed at Twin Dolphin Golf Club in Mexico – a new course that Couples designed – Part I of the episode will feature a wide range of topics, including:

  • Couples’ introduction to the game, picking the driving range at a par-3 course in Seattle.
  • Memories from collegiate golf days at the University of Houston, including years spent as a roommate of CBS Sports’ play-by-play host Jim Nantz.
  • Recalling the unorthodox circumstance that led to him turning professional.
  • Recounting his victory at the 1992 Masters, and the special moment afterward in Butler Cabin with Nantz.
  • Reflecting on his first time playing with Tiger Woods, in a practice round at the Masters.
  • Revisiting his two victories at THE PLAYERS Championship (1984, 1996).

 

Upcoming Guests on Feherty

Part II of Feherty’s interview with Couples will premiere the following Monday, March 4, at 9 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel. Other upcoming guests (premiering Monday nights at 9 p.m. ET) include:

  • Brooks Koepka (March 11) – Three-time major winner, and current No. 2 in the world
  • Bryson DeChambeau (March 18) – Five-time PGA TOUR winner, and No. 5 in the world
  • Tony Finau (March 25) – PGA TOUR winner, and No. 12 in the world

 

Described as “golf’s iconoclast,” by Rolling Stone, and “golf’s wisecracking, maverick interviewer,” by Esquire, Feherty’s all-star lineup of golf-enthused and culturally relevant guests feature celebrities from across entertainment, sports and politics. To date, Feherty has sat down with four U.S. Presidents (Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump); sports legends Charles Barkley, Nick Saban, Stephen Curry and Bobby Knight; Hollywood icons Matthew McConaughey, Larry David and Samuel L. Jackson; World Golf of Fame members Fred Couples, Nancy Lopez, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson; and a host of current golf superstars including Paula Creamer, Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Michelle Wie.

 

-NBC Sports Group-

 

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DAVID FEHERTY HOSTS “BRILLIANTLY STUPID NOT SO SPECIAL YEAR-END SPECIAL,” TUESDAY AT 9 P.M. ET

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World Golf Hall of Famer Lanny Wadkins & Golf Channel Insider Jaime Diaz

Join Feherty to Recap the Most Memorable Moments of the Year in Golf 

PREVIEW: Discussing the enormity of Tiger Woods’ comeback in 2018     

                                                                            

ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 19, 2018) – Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel, Emmy-nominated host David Feherty will reflect on golf’s most memorable moments of the year on Feherty: Brilliantly Stupid Not So Special Year-End Special. The show will follow a conversation format, with Feherty being joined by World Golf Hall of Fame member (and Golf Channel analyst) Lanny Wadkins, along with Golf Channel Insider Jaime Diaz.

Among the topics discussed during the special are:

  • Recapping Tiger Woods’ 2018 season filled with close calls, and ultimate redemption.
    • “It was almost like the ghost of Tiger Woods appearing. With the crowd closing in behind, it was a moment that kind of transcended sport. Like the world stopped and was watching.” – Feherty on Woods’ TOUR Championship win.
  • Reflecting on the top performers on the PGA TOUR in 2018, including three-time winners: Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Bubba Watson.
    • “I think he’s the most complicated player I’ve seen since Phil Mickelson.”

– Feherty on Dechambeau, who added a fourth win two weeks ago.

  • Recounting the biggest moments from throughout the season, including dramatic conclusions at the majors and Brooks Koepka cementing himself among golf’s elite.
    • “His resting heart rate must be about 50. He reminds me a little bit of Jack Nicklaus in his demeanor.” – Wadkins on Koepka’s two majors in 2018.
  • Breakout performers ready to take the next step in their career in 2019.
    • “He’s got that indefinable element of power. He doesn’t have Tiger’s pedigree, but he’s sort of separating himself in a similar way.” – Diaz on Cameron Champ.
  • Comeback seasons from the likes of Woods, Webb Simpson and Keegan Bradley.
  • Making sense of Europe’s dominant Ryder Cup win and the U.S.’ underwhelming week.
  • A series of “rapid fire” questions offering predictions for the 2019 golf season.
  • The special also will celebrate the emergence of Golf Channel social media influencer Conor Moore, and recap some of his most entertaining impressions from 2018.

 

A two-time Emmy-nominated host (Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Host), Feherty has been described as “golf’s iconoclast,” by Rolling Stone, and “the last unscripted man on TV,” by Men’s Journal. His all-star lineup of golf-enthused and culturally relevant guests feature celebrities from across entertainment, sports and politics. To date, Feherty has sat down with four U.S. Presidents (Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump); sports legends Charles Barkley, Nick Saban, Stephen Curry and Bobby Knight; Hollywood icons Matthew McConaughey, Larry David and Samuel L. Jackson; World Golf of Fame members Nancy Lopez, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Lee Trevino and Tom Watson; and a host of current golf superstars including Paula Creamer, Jason Day, Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Michelle Wie. Feherty is produced by Golf Channel’s original productions group, which also oversees production for Driver vs. Driver, Golf Films as well as the network’s instruction platforms.

 

-NBC Sports Group-