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KPMG WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS NBC SPORTS’ GOLF TOURNAMENT COVERAGE ACROSS NBC, PEACOCK & GOLF CHANNEL THIS WEEK

June 22, 2022 By admin Leave a Comment

Live Coverage of KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – Third Women’s Major this Season – Begins Tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

PGA TOUR’s Travelers Championship from TPC River Highlands in Conn. – Live Coverage Gets Underway Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock

Live Coverage of the U.S. Senior Open from Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa., Begins Tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 22, 2022 – The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship from the Blue Course at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., highlights NBC Sports’ live golf tournament coverage across the LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR, USGA, and DP World Tour this week on NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

LPGA TOUR: KPMG WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – the third of five women’s major championships in 2022 – begins this week from the Blue Course at Congressional CC in Bethesda, Md., as World No. 1 Nelly Korda looks to defend her 2021 title.

Live coverage on Thursday and Friday begins at 11 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock. Coverage on Saturday and Sunday gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

NBC, Peacock & GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Dan Hicks
    • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
    • Tower: Tom Abbott
    • On-Course: John Wood / Kay Cockerill
    • Interviews: Kathryn Tappen

 

How To Watch – Thursday, June 23 – Sunday, June 26 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel/Peacock NBC/Peacock
Thursday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  
Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  
Saturday   1-4 p.m.
Sunday   1-4 p.m.


Notable Players This Week

    • Nelly Korda
    • Lydia Ko
    • Jin Young Ko
    • Jennifer Kupcho
    • Brooke Henderson
    • Minjee Lee
    • Lexi Thompson

 

PGA TOUR: TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP

The Travelers Championship on the PGA TOUR is contested at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., this week.

Live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday begins at 3 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend gets underway Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
    • Analyst: Nick Faldo
    • Tower:  Steve Sands / Frank Nobilo
    • On-Course: Billy Ray Brown

 

How To Watch – Thursday, June 23 – Sunday, June 26 (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

    • Rory McIlroy
    • Jordan Spieth
    • Scottie Scheffler
    • Xander Schauffele
    • Patrick Cantlay


USGA: U.S. SENIOR OPEN

Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa., hosts this week’s U.S. Senior Open for the third time as Jim Furyk looks to defend his 2021 title.

Five hours of live coverage on Thursday and Friday streams exclusively on Peacock beginning at 2 p.m. ET. On Saturday and Sunday, live coverage gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Peacock and continues at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and Peacock.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Rich Lerner
    • Analyst: Gary Koch
    • Tower: Peter Jacobsen
    • On-Course: John Cook / Jim Gallagher Jr.

 

How To Watch – Thursday, June 23 – Sunday, June 26 (all times ET)

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

 

Day Peacock GOLF Channel/Peacock
Thursday 2-7 p.m.  
Friday 2-7 p.m.  
Saturday 2-3 p.m. 3-7 p.m.
Sunday 2-3 p.m. 3-7 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Jim Furyk
    • Ernie Els
    • Bernhard Langer
    • Steve Stricker
    • Miguel Angel Jimenez

 

DP WORLD TOUR: BMW INTERNATIONAL OPEN

The DP World Tour returns to Munich, Germany, for the BMW International Open from Golfclub Munchen Eichenried. Live coverage begins tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, June 23 – Sunday, June 26 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 6:30-10 a.m.
Friday 6:30-10 a.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.-Noon
Sunday 7:30 a.m.-Noon

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Billy Horschel
    • Sergio Garcia
    • Louis Oosthuizen
    • Robert MacIntyre

 

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, co-hosted by professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery, features Charles Sifford, Jr., the son of World Golf Hall of Famer Charles Sifford. Sifford Jr. joins ahead of the Travelers Championship, where Sifford earned his first PGA circuit win, and discusses what his father’s legacy means to the game of golf both then and now.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

    • Golf Central: Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel and Peacock Thursday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Anna Jackson, Paige Mackenzie, Cara Banks, Brandel Chamblee, Amy Rogers and George Savaricas.

 

Day Golf Central
Thursday 10-11 a.m./6-7:30 p.m.
Friday 10-11 a.m./6-7:30 p.m.
Saturday Noon-1 p.m./7-8:30 p.m.
Sunday Noon-1 p.m./7-8:30 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 “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS NEARLY 70 HOURS OF GOLF TOURNAMENT COVERAGE ACROSS GOLF CHANNEL, PEACOCK & NBC SPORTS DIGITAL PLATFORMS THIS WEEK

June 8, 2022 By admin

RBC Canadian Open Returns to PGA TOUR Schedule at St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto – Live Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

LPGA Tour’s ShopRite LPGA Classic From Bay Course at Seaview in Galloway, N.J. – Live Coverage Gets Underway Friday at Noon ET on NBC Sports Digital Platforms & 12:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

Nearly 20 Hours of Curtis Cup Coverage Presented Across GOLF Channel and Peacock Begins Friday at 9:30 a.m. ET

NBC Sports’ 2022 U.S. Open Media Conference Call – Tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – June 8, 2022 – NBC Sports presents nearly 70 hours of tournament coverage this week with six events across the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, USGA, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, and the DP World Tour and Ladies European Tour on GOLF Channel, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

PGA TOUR: RBC CANADIAN OPEN

The RBC Canadian Open on the PGA TOUR — the national championship of Canada — is contested at St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto this week. This will be the first time the tournament is held since 2019 due to the COVID pandemic.

Live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday begins at 3 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend gets underway Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Bob Papa
  • Analyst: Trevor Immelman
  • Tower: Shane Bacon
  • On-Course: Billy Ray Brown / John Cook

How To Watch – Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, June 12 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 3-6 p.m.
Friday 3-6 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.


Notable Players This Week

  • Justin Thomas
  • Rory McIlroy
  • Scottie Scheffler
  • Tony Finau
  • Cameron Smith
  • Matt Fitzpatrick

LPGA TOUR: SHOPRITE LPGA CLASSIC

The Bay Course at Seaview in Galloway, N.J. hosts the ShopRite LPGA Classic this week as Celine Boutier defends her 2021 title.

Thursday’s live coverage on GOLF Channel begins at 12:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage getting underway at noon ET on NBC Sports digital platforms.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Grant Boone
  • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
  • Tower: Tom Abbott
  • On-Course: Tripp Isenhour / Jim Gallagher Jr.

How To Watch – Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel Streaming
Friday 12:30-3 p.m. Noon-12:30 p.m.
Saturday 3-5 p.m. 2-3 p.m.
Sunday Noon-1 p.m.  


Notable Players This Week

  • Lydia Ko
  • Jin Young Ko
  • Brooke Henderson
  • Anna Nordqvist
  • Stacy Lewis
  • Celine Boutier

USGA: CURTIS CUP

The 42nd edition of the Curtis Cup, a biennial women’s amateur event between the U.S. and Great Britain and Ireland, is held at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. The U.S. is the defending champion and Sarah Ingram will serve as the team’s captain. The U.S. team is headlined by 2022 NCAA individual champion Rose Zhang, Rachel Heck, Emilia Migliaccio and Megha Ganne.

Nearly 20 hours of live coverage begins Friday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel and continues on Peacock from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET.

GOLF Channel & Peacock Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
  • Analyst: Paige Mackenzie
  • Tower: Steve Burkowski
  • On-Course: Kay Cockerill / Karen Stupples / Julia Johnson
  • Interviews: Amy Rogers

How To Watch – Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel Peacock
Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m./5-7 p.m. 10-11 a.m./4-5 p.m.
Sunday 5-7 p.m. 2-5 p.m.

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Steve Stricker hosts the PGA TOUR Champions’ annual tournament in his home state of Wisconsin this week as the American Family Insurance Championship is played at University Ridge Golf Club in Madison.

Coverage begins this Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Friday, June 10 – Sunday, June 12 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m.*
Saturday 8-10 p.m.*
Sunday 3-5 p.m.

*delayed coverage

Notable Players This Week

  • Bernhard Langer
  • Jim Furyk
  • Fred Couples
  • Steve Stricker
  • Miguel Angel Jimenez

DP WORLD TOUR & LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR: VOLVO CAR SCANDINAVIAN MIXED

Henrik Stenson and Annika Sorenstam host the second playing of the Scandinavian Mixed event at Halmstad Golf Course in Tylosand, Sweden, which is co-sponsored by the Ladies European Tour. The 156-player field, featuring both Stenson and Sorenstam, is made up evenly of men and women, who are competing for one prize fund and one first prize.

Live coverage begins Thursday at 7 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, June 12 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel Streaming
Thursday 7 a.m.-Noon  
Friday 7-9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.-Noon
Saturday 7:30-11 a.m. 11 a.m.-Noon
Sunday 7:30 a.m.-Noon  

Notable Players This Week

  • Annika Sorenstam
  • Henrik Stenson
  • Alex Noren
  • Maja Stark
  • Ingrid Lindblad

KORN FERRY TOUR: BMW CHARITY PRO-AM

The Korn Ferry Tour hosts its annual pro-am event that is expected to feature Ken Griffey Jr., Canelo Alvarez and NBC Sports’ Will Lowery taking place at two courses — Thornblade Club in Greer, S.C., and The Cliffs Valley in Traveler’s Rest, S.C.

Live coverage begins Thursday at Noon ET on NBC Sports digital platforms.

How To Watch – Thursday, June 9 – Sunday, June 12 (all times ET)

  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day Streaming
Thursday   Noon-2 p.m.
Friday 8:30-10:30 p.m.*
Saturday 10 p.m.-12 a.m.*
Sunday 8-10 p.m.*

 *delayed coverage

2022 U.S. OPEN MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL – TOMORROW AT 2:15 P.M. ET

NBC Sports play-by-play commentator Dan Hicks, analysts Paul Azinger, Justin Leonard, Notah Begay III, as well as producer Tommy Roy, will preview the upcoming 2022 U.S. Open on a media conference call tomorrow – Thursday, June 9, at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Media interested in participating should call 313-209-6544; Passcode: 8913766.

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, co-hosted by professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery, features Callaway’s World of Wunder host and PGA Tour Content Manager for Callaway Golf, Johnny Wunder talking about advancements in golf equipment technology and the differences between the professional’s clubs and the average golfer.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Central: Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Thursday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Anna Jackson, Amy Rogers, Tripp Isenhour, Paige Mackenzie, Mark Rolfing, Jaime Diaz and Hailey Hunter.
  • The flag-raising ceremony of the Curtis Cup will be presented live during Thursday’s edition of Golf Central at 6 p.m. ET.

 

Day Golf Central
Wednesday 4-5 p.m.
Thursday 2-3 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Friday 6-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 7-8 p.m.
Sunday 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 “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

70+ HOURS OF LIVE GOLF TOURNAMENT COVERAGE PRESENTED THIS WEEK ON GOLF CHANNEL, NBC & PEACOCK

May 25, 2022 By admin

PGA TOUR’s Charles Schwab Challenge Live Coverage From Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Begins Tomorrow at 4 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

PGA TOUR Champions’ Second Major of Season – KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship – Coverage Presented on NBC, Peacock and GOLF Channel; Gets Underway Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

14 Consecutive Days of Live Tournament Coverage Continues on GOLF Channel Including Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play & DP World Tour’s Dutch Open this Week

2022 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship Team National Championship Presented Live Today at 5 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

2022 U.S. Women’s Open Media Call with Morgan Pressel, Tom Abbott, Karen Stupples, Jerry Foltz and Kay Cockerill – Tomorrow at 12 p.m. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 25, 2022 – NBC Sports presents more than 70 hours of live golf tournament coverage across five events on the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR Champions, DP World Tour and college golf on GOLF Channel, NBC and Peacock this week.

PGA TOUR: CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE

The Charles Schwab Challenge on the PGA TOUR is held at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, for the 75th edition of the event this week. 2022 PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas headlines the tournament field following his second career major championship victory last week.

Live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday begins at 4 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend gets underway Saturday at 2 p.m. ET and Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Rich Lerner
  • Analyst: Trevor Immelman
  • Tower: Curt Byrum
  • On-Course: Arron Oberholser / Colt Knost

How To Watch – Thursday, May 26 – Sunday, May 29 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 4-7 p.m.
Friday 4-7 p.m.
Saturday 2-5:30 p.m.
Sunday 1-2 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Justin Thomas
  • Jordan Spieth
  • Collin Morikawa
  • Scottie Scheffler
  • Abraham Ancer
  • Viktor Hovland
  • Tony Finau
  • Billy Horschel

LPGA TOUR: BANK OF HOPE LPGA MATCH PLAY

The LPGA Tour’s only match-play event of the season, the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play, will be contested this week at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nev., featuring a 64-player field. Ally Ewing won the inaugural playing of the tournament last year.

Live coverage begins today at 1:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Grant Boone
  • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
  • Tower: Tom Abbott
  • On-Course: Jerry Foltz / Kay Cockerill

How To Watch – Wednesday, May 25 – Sunday, May 29 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel Streaming
Wednesday 1:30-4:30 p.m.  
Thursday 7-10 p.m.  
Friday 7-10 p.m.  
Saturday 5:30-8:30 p.m.  
Sunday 6:30-9:30 p.m. 1:30-4 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Danielle Kang
  • Jennifer Kupcho
  • Minjee Lee
  • Gaby Lopez
  • Hannah Green
  • Ally Ewing

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: KITCHENAID SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

The second major of the year on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, will be presented live this week from Harbor Shores Resort in Benton Harbor, Mich. Alex Cejka looks to defend his 2021 title.

Live coverage begins tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

NBC/Peacock & GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
  • Analyst: Gary Koch
  • Tower: David Feherty / Mark Rolfing
  • On-Course: John Wood
  • Interviews: Jimmy Roberts

How To Watch – Thursday, May 26 – Sunday, May 29 (all times ET)

  • TV – NBC, GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day NBC & Peacock GOLF Channel
Thursday   1-4 p.m.
Friday   1-4 p.m.
Saturday 2-4:30 p.m. 1-2 p.m.
Sunday 4-6 p.m. 3-4 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Alex Cejka
  • Bernhard Langer
  • Ernie Els
  • Padraig Harrington
  • Steve Stricker
  • Miguel Angel Jimenez

DP WORLD TOUR: DUTCH OPEN

The DP World Tour’s Dutch Open is held at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands, this week. The event is part of a four-tournament qualifying series for the U.S. Open and also serves as part of the Open Qualifying Series for this summer’s Open Championship at St. Andrews.

Live coverage begins Thursday at 7:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, May 26 – Sunday, May 29 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.-Noon
Sunday 7:30 a.m.-Noon

Notable Players This Week

  • Thomas Pieters
  • Rafa Cabrera Bello
  • Thorbjorn Olesen
  • Nicolai Hojgaard
  • Rasmus Hojgaard


2022 NCAA WOMEN’S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Coverage of the 2022 NCAA Women’s Team National Championship Presented by Stifel and Geico featuring No. 1 seed Stanford vs. No. 2 seed Oregon from Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., will be presented today at 5 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

The 2022 Men’s Golf Championships will be presented next week, Monday, May 30 through Wednesday, June 1, and will award individual and team titles at Grayhawk Golf Club. Click here for additional programming details.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Bob Papa
  • Analyst: Paige Mackenzie
  • Tower: Steve Burkowski
  • On-Course: Karen Stupples / Emilia Migliaccio / Jim Gallagher Jr.
  • Interviews: Kira K. Dixon

How To Watch – Wednesday, May 25 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 5-9 p.m.


2022 U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEDIA CALL

NBC Sports golf commentators Morgan Pressel, Tom Abbott, Karen Stupples, Jerry Foltz and Kay Cockerill will preview the upcoming 2022 U.S. Women’s Open on a media conference call tomorrow – Thursday, May 26, at 12 p.m. ET.

Media interested in participating should call 313-209-5140; Passcode: 5702263.

  • WHAT: NBC Sports U.S. Women’s Open Media Conference Call
  • WHO: Morgan Pressel, Tom Abbott, Karen Stupples, Jerry Foltz and Kay Cockerill
  • WHEN: Tomorrow, Thursday, May 26, at 12 p.m. ET
  • NUMBER: 313-209-5140
  • PASSCODE: 5702263

NBC Sports presents live coverage of the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock, beginning Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5 from The Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

In total, NBC Sports will provide nearly 25 hours of live championship coverage Thursday-Sunday. Throughout the week, GOLF Channel surrounds the U.S. Women’s Open with live pre- and post-event coverage on GOLF Central Live From the U.S. Women’s Open. Click here for more details.

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, co-hosted by professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery, features former NFL safety and radio host Solomon Wilcots talking about competing sports leagues, growing the sport of golf, and previews the upcoming NFL season.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Today & Golf Central: Golf Today and Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Today is anchored by Damon Hack, Eamon Lynch, Jaime Diaz, Tripp Isenhour, Paige Mackenzie, Kira K. Dixon, Rex Hoggard and George Savaricas. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Anna Jackson, Todd Lewis, Billy Kratzert, Amanda Blumenherst, Diaz, Dixon, Hoggard and Savaricas.
  • College Central will lead into coverage of the 2022 NCAA Women’s Team National Championship today at 4:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel. Jackson will anchor coverage with Blumenherst and Dixon.

 

Day Golf Today Golf Central
Wednesday Noon-1:30 p.m. 9-10 p.m.
Thursday   12:30-1 p.m./10-11 p.m.
Friday   12:30-1 p.m./10-11 p.m.
Saturday   Noon-1 p.m./8:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday   Noon-1 p.m./9:30-10:30 p.m.

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: College Golf, Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

PGA TOUR’S AT&T BYRON NELSON & LPGA TOUR’S COGNIZANT FOUNDERS CUP HEADLINE LIVE TOURNAMENT COVERAGE THIS WEEK ON GOLF CHANNEL

May 11, 2022 By admin

Live Coverage of AT&T Byron Nelson From TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas Begins Tomorrow at 4 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

LPGA Tour’s Cognizant Founders Cup Live Coverage Gets Underway Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel

First Major of PGA TOUR Champions Season, the Regions Tradition, Presented Live on GOLF Channel this Week from Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Ala.

GOLF Channel Presents Live Coverage of DP World Tour’s Soudal Open from Rinkven International GC in Antwerp, Belgium

Latest Episode of Beyond the Fairway Features NBC Sports On-Course Reporter & Four-Time PGA TOUR Winner Notah Begay III

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 11, 2022 – The AT&T Byron Nelson on the PGA TOUR from TPC Craig Ranch in Texas and the LPGA Tour’s Cognizant Founders Cup from Upper Montclair Country Club in New Jersey headline NBC Sports’ live golf coverage on GOLF Channel this week.

The PGA TOUR Champions’ Regions Tradition in Alabama and the DP World Tour’s Soudal Open in Belgium are also presented live this week on GOLF Channel.

PGA TOUR: AT&T BYRON NELSON

The AT&T Byron Nelson on the PGA TOUR is held at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas this week. Texas natives Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, and Jordan Spieth are expected to compete this weekend as K.H. Lee looks to defend his 2021 title.

Live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday begins at 4 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Bob Papa
    • Analyst: Curt Byrum
    • Tower: Arron Oberholser
    • On-Course: John Cook / Colt Knost

How To Watch – Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 15 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 4-7 p.m.
Friday 4-7 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.


Notable Players This Week

    • Scottie Scheffler
    • Jordan Spieth
    • Dustin Johnson
    • Xander Schauffele

 

LPGA TOUR: COGNIZANT FOUNDERS CUP

The LPGA Tour honors its own history with the Cognizant Founders Cup from Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J., this weekend.

Live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday begins at 10:30 a.m. ET. On Saturday, coverage on GOLF Channel begins at 5 p.m. ET, and lead-in coverage on Sunday gets underway at Noon ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Grant Boone
    • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
    • Tower: Tom Abbott
    • On-Course: Jerry Foltz / Karen Stupples

How To Watch – Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 15 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday 5-7 p.m.
Sunday Noon-1 p.m.


Notable Players This Week

    • Jin Young Ko
    • Lydia Ko
    • Jennifer Kupcho
    • Lexi Thompson

 

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: REGIONS TRADITION

The PGA TOUR Champions’ first major of the year, the Regions Tradition, is held this week at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Ala.

Live coverage begins this Thursday at 1:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 15 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 1:30-4 p.m.
Friday 1:30-4 p.m.
Saturday 3-5 p.m.
Sunday 3-6 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Ernie Els
    • Jim Furyk
    • Miguel Angel Jimenez
    • Steve Sticker
    • Mike Weir

 

DP WORLD TOUR: SOUDAL OPEN

The Soudal Open from Rinkven International GC in Antwerp, Belgium, marks the second event in a four-tournament qualifying series for the U.S. Open.

Live coverage begins Thursday at 7 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, May 12 – Sunday, May 15 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 7-10:30 a.m.
Friday 7-10:30 a.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.-Noon
Sunday 7:30 a.m.-Noon

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Rafa Cabrera Bello
    • Thomas Detry
    • Justin Harding
    • Guido Migliozzi
    • Thomas Pieters


BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, co-hosted by professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery, features NBC Sports on-course reporter and four-time PGA TOUR winner Notah Begay III, who provides an update on his journey to make the PGA TOUR Champions circuit, discusses why making junior golf more accessible is so important to him, and more.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

    • Golf Central: Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Thursday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Anna Jackson, Amanda Blumenherst, Jim Gallagher Jr., and Amy Rogers.

 

Day Golf Central
Thursday 7-8 p.m.
Friday 7-8 p.m.
Saturday 7-8 p.m.
Sunday 6-7 p.m.

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

GOLF CHANNEL PRESENTS LIVE TOURNAMENT COVERAGE HEADLINED BY DEBUT OF MEXICO OPEN AT VIDANTA ON THE PGA TOUR AND LPGA TOUR’S PALOS VERDES CHAMPIONSHIP THIS WEEK

April 27, 2022 By admin

Mexico Open at Vidanta Makes PGA TOUR Debut; Live Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

LPGA Tour’s Palos Verdes Championship from Los Angeles Gets Underway Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

PGA TOUR Champions’ Insperity Invitational & DP World Tour’s Catalunya Championship in Spain Also Presented Live on GOLF Channel this Week

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 27, 2022 – The Mexico Open at Vidanta makes its debut on the PGA TOUR at Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico and the LPGA Tour’s Palos Verdes Championship at Palos Verdes Golf Club in California headline NBC Sports’ live golf coverage across GOLF Channel this week.

Live coverage on GOLF Channel also includes the PGA TOUR Champions’ Insperity Invitational in Texas and the DP World Tour’s Catalunya Championship in Spain this week.

PGA TOUR: MEXICO OPEN AT VIDANTA

The Mexico Open at Vidanta makes its debut as an official event on the PGA TOUR this week from Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico. The tournament, which has been held annually since the 1940s, marks the second PGA TOUR event in Mexico, joining the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

Live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend begins at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Steve Sands
  • Analysts: Trevor Immelman
  • Tower: Curt Byrum / Tom Abbott
  • On-Course: Billy Ray Brown

How To Watch – Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Jon Rahm
  • Tony Finau
  • Patrick Reed
  • Abraham Ancer
  • Carlos Ortiz
  • Kevin Na

LPGA TOUR: PALOS VERDES CHAMPIONSHIP

The LPGA Tour plays the second of two consecutive events in the Los Angeles area this week with the Palos Verdes Championship from Palos Verdes Golf Club. Anna Davis, the winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur earlier this month, will play after earning a sponsor exemption into the event.

GOLF Channel will present live coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday and 6 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
  • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
  • Tower: Karen Stupples
  • On-Course: Kay Cockerill / Jerry Foltz

How To Watch – Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday 6-9 p.m.
Sunday 6-9 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Danielle Kang
  • Jennifer Kupcho
  • Brooke Henderson
  • Lexi Thompson
  • Inbee Park
  • Jin Young Ko
  • Lydia Ko
  • Patty Tavatanakit
  • Anna Davis

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: INSPERITY INVITATIONAL

The PGA TOUR Champions is at The Woodlands Country Club this week for the Insperity Invitational in Texas. Mike Weir is the defending champion and Bernhard Langer aims to win the event for a fifth time.

Live coverage begins this Friday at Noon ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Friday Noon-3 p.m.
Saturday 3-6 p.m.
Sunday 3-6 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Bernhard Langer
  • Ernie Els
  • Fred Couples
  • Padraig Harrington
  • Steve Stricker
  • Vijay Singh
  • Mike Weir

DP WORLD TOUR: CATALUNYA CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLF Channel will present live coverage of the Catalunya Championship on the DP World Tour this week from PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness in Girona, Spain, marking the second consecutive DP World Tour tournament in Spain.

How To Watch – Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel Streaming
Thursday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-Noon Noon-1 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sunday 7-11:30 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Ashun Wu
  • Nicolai Hojgaard
  • Rasmus Hojgaard
  • Victor Perez
  • Guido Migliozzi
  • Richard Bland

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, features co-hosts and professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery discussing their performances at last week’s APGA event and the significance of Steph Curry’s new ‘Underrated’ Junior Golf Tour.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Today & Golf Central: Golf Today and Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Today is anchored by Damon Hack, Eamon Lynch, Jaime Diaz, Tripp Isenhour, Paige Mackenzie and Todd Lewis. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Cara Banks, Diaz, Isenhour, Mackenzie, and Lewis.
  • College Central will present live selections of the NCAA Women’s Championship field during a special hour-long program today at 4 p.m. ET. Steve Burkowski will anchor coverage with Mackenzie, Ryan Lavner, and Brentley Romine.
Day Golf Today Golf Central
Wednesday Noon-2 p.m. 5-6 p.m.
Thursday 1-2:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m./9:30-10 p.m.
Friday 3-3:30 p.m./9:30-10 p.m.
Saturday 12:30-1 p.m./9-10 p.m.
Sunday 12:30-1 p.m./9-10 p.m.

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

GOLF CHANNEL PRESENTS LIVE TOURNAMENT COVERAGE HEADLINED BY DEBUT OF MEXICO OPEN AT VIDANTA ON THE PGA TOUR AND LPGA TOUR’S PALOS VERDES CHAMPIONSHIP THIS WEEK

April 27, 2022 By admin

Mexico Open at Vidanta Makes PGA TOUR Debut; Live Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

LPGA Tour’s Palos Verdes Championship from Los Angeles Gets Underway Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

PGA TOUR Champions’ Insperity Invitational & DP World Tour’s Catalunya Championship in Spain Also Presented Live on GOLF Channel this Week

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 27, 2022 – The Mexico Open at Vidanta makes its debut on the PGA TOUR at Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico and the LPGA Tour’s Palos Verdes Championship at Palos Verdes Golf Club in California headline NBC Sports’ live golf coverage across GOLF Channel this week.

Live coverage on GOLF Channel also includes the PGA TOUR Champions’ Insperity Invitational in Texas and the DP World Tour’s Catalunya Championship in Spain this week.

PGA TOUR: MEXICO OPEN AT VIDANTA

The Mexico Open at Vidanta makes its debut as an official event on the PGA TOUR this week from Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico. The tournament, which has been held annually since the 1940s, marks the second PGA TOUR event in Mexico, joining the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

Live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend begins at 1 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Steve Sands
  • Analysts: Trevor Immelman
  • Tower: Curt Byrum / Tom Abbott
  • On-Course: Billy Ray Brown

How To Watch – Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Jon Rahm
  • Tony Finau
  • Patrick Reed
  • Abraham Ancer
  • Carlos Ortiz
  • Kevin Na

LPGA TOUR: PALOS VERDES CHAMPIONSHIP

The LPGA Tour plays the second of two consecutive events in the Los Angeles area this week with the Palos Verdes Championship from Palos Verdes Golf Club. Anna Davis, the winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur earlier this month, will play after earning a sponsor exemption into the event.

GOLF Channel will present live coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday and 6 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
  • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
  • Tower: Karen Stupples
  • On-Course: Kay Cockerill / Jerry Foltz

How To Watch – Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Saturday 6-9 p.m.
Sunday 6-9 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Danielle Kang
  • Jennifer Kupcho
  • Brooke Henderson
  • Lexi Thompson
  • Inbee Park
  • Jin Young Ko
  • Lydia Ko
  • Patty Tavatanakit
  • Anna Davis

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: INSPERITY INVITATIONAL

The PGA TOUR Champions is at The Woodlands Country Club this week for the Insperity Invitational in Texas. Mike Weir is the defending champion and Bernhard Langer aims to win the event for a fifth time.

Live coverage begins this Friday at Noon ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Friday Noon-3 p.m.
Saturday 3-6 p.m.
Sunday 3-6 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Bernhard Langer
  • Ernie Els
  • Fred Couples
  • Padraig Harrington
  • Steve Stricker
  • Vijay Singh
  • Mike Weir

DP WORLD TOUR: CATALUNYA CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLF Channel will present live coverage of the Catalunya Championship on the DP World Tour this week from PGA Catalunya Golf and Wellness in Girona, Spain, marking the second consecutive DP World Tour tournament in Spain.

How To Watch – Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel Streaming
Thursday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.  
Friday 8 a.m.-Noon Noon-1 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  
Sunday 7-11:30 a.m.  

Notable Players This Week

  • Ashun Wu
  • Nicolai Hojgaard
  • Rasmus Hojgaard
  • Victor Perez
  • Guido Migliozzi
  • Richard Bland


BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, features co-hosts and professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery discussing their performances at last week’s APGA event and the significance of Steph Curry’s new ‘Underrated’ Junior Golf Tour.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Today & Golf Central: Golf Today and Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Today is anchored by Damon Hack, Eamon Lynch, Jaime Diaz, Tripp Isenhour, Paige Mackenzie and Todd Lewis. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Cara Banks, Diaz, Isenhour, Mackenzie, and Lewis.
  • College Central will present live selections of the NCAA Women’s Championship field during a special hour-long program today at 4 p.m. ET. Steve Burkowski will anchor coverage with Mackenzie, Ryan Lavner, and Brentley Romine.

 

Day Golf Today Golf Central
Wednesday Noon-2 p.m. 5-6 p.m.
Thursday 1-2:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m./9:30-10 p.m.
Friday   3-3:30 p.m./9:30-10 p.m.
Saturday   12:30-1 p.m./9-10 p.m.
Sunday   12:30-1 p.m./9-10 p.m.

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

PGA TOUR’S ZURICH CLASSIC AND LPGA TOUR’S DIO IMPLANT LA OPEN HEADLINE LIVE TOURNAMENT COVERAGE THIS WEEK ON GOLF CHANNEL

April 20, 2022 By admin

Zurich Classic Marks Only Official Team Competition of PGA TOUR Season; Live Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

LPGA Tour’s DIO Implant LA Open from Los Angeles Gets Underway Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

GOLF Channel Presents Live Coverage of PGA TOUR Champions’ ClubCorp Classic & DP World Tour’s ISPS Handa Championship in Spain this Week

Final Round Coverage of PGA of America’s Professional Championship Begins Today at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 20, 2022 – The PGA TOUR’s Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., and the LPGA Tour’s DIO Implant LA Open at Wilshere Country Club in Los Angeles highlight NBC Sports’ live golf coverage across GOLF Channel this week.

Live coverage on GOLF Channel this week also includes the PGA TOUR Champions’ ClubCorp Classic and the DP World Tour’s ISPS Handa Championship in Spain. Final round coverage of the PGA of America’s PGA Professional Championship begins today at 3 p.m. ET live on GOLF Channel.

PGA TOUR: ZURICH CLASSIC

The PGA TOUR’s only official team competition of the season, the Zurich Classic, takes place this week from TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., on GOLF Channel. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler returns to competition paired with former Zurich Classic champion Ryan Palmer, as the Australian duo of Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman look to defend their 2021 title.

GOLF Channel will present live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday at 3:30 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend at 1 p.m. ET.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Bob Papa
    • Analysts: Trevor Immelman
    • Tower: Curt Byrum
    • On-Course: John Cook / Billy Ray Brown

 

How To Watch – Thursday, April 21 – Sunday, April 24 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Friday 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.


Notable Pairs This Week

    • Scottie Scheffler / Ryan Palmer
    • Cameron Smith / Marc Leishman
    • Collin Morikawa / Viktor Hovland
    • Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay
    • Sergio Garcia / Tommy Fleetwood
    • Billy Horschel / Sam Burns


LPGA TOUR: DIO IMPLANT LA OPEN

The LPGA Tour kicks off the first of two consecutive events in the Los Angeles area this week with the DIO Implant LA Open from famed Wilshire Country Club.

GOLF Channel will present live coverage each night beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday and 7 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
    • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
    • Tower: Tom Abbott
    • On-Course: Karen Stupples / Jerry Foltz

How To Watch – Thursday, April 21 – Sunday, April 24 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday 7-9:30 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Danielle Kang
    • Jennifer Kupcho
    • Brooke Henderson
    • Inbee Park
    • Jin Young Ko
    • Ally Ewing
    • Minjee Lee

 

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: CLUBCORP CLASSIC

The inaugural playing of the PGA TOUR Champions’ ClubCorp Classic takes place this week from Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas.

The event also features a 54-hole celebrity tournament, which will be played under the modified Stableford System and is expected to include former Dallas Cowboys stars Emmitt Smith, Tony Romo, and DeMarcus Ware, and Baseball Hall of Famer Ivan Rodriguez.

How To Watch – Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Friday Noon-3 p.m.
Saturday 3-7 p.m.
Sunday 3-7 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • David Duval
    • Ernie Els
    • Retief Goosen
    • Mike Weir

 

DP WORLD TOUR: ISPS HANDA CHAMPIONSHIP IN SPAIN

GOLF Channel will present live coverage of this week’s DP World Tour event, the ISPS Handa Championship in Spain, from the Lakes Course at Infinitum in Tarragona, Spain.

The event marks the first of consecutive DP World Tour tournaments in Spain, including next week’s Catalunya Championship in nearby Girona.

How To Watch – Thursday, April 21 – Sunday, April 24 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-Noon
Saturday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Lucas Bjerregaard
    • Nicolai Hojgaard
    • Rasmus Hojgaard
    • Haotong Li
    • Guido Migliozzi
    • Eddie Pepperell

 

PGA OF AMERICA: PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

GOLF Channel presents live final round coverage of the PGA Professional Championship from Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, today at 3 p.m. ET as the top club professionals in the country compete for the opportunity to play in next month’s PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: George Savaricas
    • Analyst: Bob Ford
    • Tower: Tripp Isenhour
    • On-Course: Gary Christian / Steve Scott
    • Interviews: Amy Rogers

 

How To Watch –Wednesday, April 20 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 3-6 p.m.

 


BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, hosted by professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery, features 2022 Beijing Olympics mixed snowcross gold medalist Nick Baumgartner, who discusses what it took to become a gold medalist at 40 years old and how he uses golf as an escape.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Today & Golf Central: Golf Today and Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Today is anchored by Eamon Lynch, Jaime Diaz, Paige Mackenzie and Rex Hoggard. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Steve Burkowski, Amy Rogers, Billy Kratzert, Diaz, and Hoggard.

 

Day Golf Today Golf Central
Wednesday 1-3 p.m. 6-7 p.m.
Thursday 1-2:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m./9:30-10 p.m.
Friday   3-3:30 p.m./9:30-10 p.m.
Saturday   12:30-1 p.m./9:30-10:30 p.m.
Sunday   12:30-1 p.m./9:30-10:30 p.m.

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

PGA TOUR’S RBC HERITAGE AND LPGA TOUR’S LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP HEADLINE LIVE TOURNAMENT COVERAGE THIS WEEK ON GOLF CHANNEL

April 13, 2022 By admin

Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa Headline PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage Field; Live Coverage Begins Tomorrow at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

LPGA Tour’s Lotte Championship Live Primetime Coverage Gets Underway Tonight at 7 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

Western Intercollegiate Final Round Presented Today at 4 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

PGA of America’s Professional Championship Gets Underway Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

GOLF Central Live From The Masters Delivers Viewership Records and Milestones on GOLF Channel

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 13, 2022 – The PGA TOUR’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C., and the LPGA Tour’s Lotte Championship at Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, highlight NBC Sports’ live golf coverage across GOLF Channel this week. The Western Intercollegiate and PGA of America’s Professional Championship also are presented live this week on GOLF Channel.

Last week, GOLF Central Live From The Masters delivered viewership records and milestones on GOLF Channel, punctuated by Saturday’s six-hour daytime window, which averaged more than 1 million viewers during the six-hour span and peaked with nearly 1.5 million viewers. Click here for full details.

PGA TOUR: RBC HERITAGE

Five of the world’s top 10 players will be in action, including South Carolina native Dustin Johnson and Collin Morikawa, at the RBC Heritage from Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C., this week on GOLF Channel. Stewart Cink looks to defend his 2021 title.

GOLF Channel will present live early-round coverage on Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. ET and lead-in coverage on the weekend at 1 p.m. ET.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Terry Gannon
  • Analysts: Nick Faldo
  • Tower: Tom Abbott / Curt Byrum
  • On-Course: Billy Ray Brown

How To Watch – Thursday, April 14 – Sunday, April 17 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 3-6 p.m.
Friday 3-6 p.m.
Saturday 1-3 p.m.
Sunday 1-3 p.m.


Notable Players This Week

  • Justin Thomas
  • Jordan Spieth
  • Dustin Johnson
  • Collin Morikawa
  • Cameron Smith
  • Daniel Berger
  • Patrick Cantlay


LPGA TOUR: LOTTE CHAMPIONSHIP

Live coverage of the LPGA Tour’s Lotte Championship from Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, will be presented Wednesday-Sunday in primetime from 7-11 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

Jennifer Kupcho, coming off her first major championship victory at The Chevron Championship two weeks ago, headlines the field that also includes Lydia Ko defending her title from last year when she set a tournament scoring record at 28-under par.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Grant Boone
  • Analyst: Karen Stupples
  • Tower: Mark Rolfing
  • On-Course: Jerry Foltz / Kay Cockerill

How To Watch – Wednesday, April 13 – Saturday, April 16 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 7-11 p.m.
Thursday 7-11 p.m.
Friday 7-11 p.m.
Saturday 7-11 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

  • Danielle Kang
  • Jennifer Kupcho
  • Lydia Ko
  • Brooke Henderson
  • Hannah Green
  • Nasa Hataoka

COLLEGE GOLF: WESTERN INTERCOLLEGIATE

Live final round coverage of the 75th Western Intercollegiate Presented by Topgolf and Titleist from Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, Calif., is presented today at 4 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel. The event, hosted by San José State University, marks the final televised regular season tournament for the men’s field prior to the start of the conference championships.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Bob Papa
  • Analyst: Arron Oberholser
  • Tower: Steve Burkowski
  • On-Course: Gary Christian

How To Watch – Wednesday, April 13 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 4-7 p.m.

PGA OF AMERICA: PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The top club professionals in the country will compete at the PGA Professional Championship from Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, for the opportunity to play in next month’s PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla.

Live coverage is presented Sunday-Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: George Savaricas
  • Analyst: Bob Ford
  • Tower: Tripp Isenhour
  • On-Course: Gary Christian / Steve Scott
  • Interviews: Amy Rogers

How To Watch – Sunday, April 17 – Wednesday, April 20 (all times ET)

  • TV – GOLF Channel
  • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Sunday 3-6 p.m.
Monday 3-6 p.m.
Tuesday 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday 3-6 p.m.

KORN FERRY TOUR: VERITEX BANK CHAMPIONSHIP

Live coverage of the Korn Ferry Tour’s Veritex Bank Championship third and final rounds from Texas Rangers Golf Club in Arlington, Texas, will be presented Friday and Saturday from Noon-6 p.m. ET on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

Day Streaming
Friday Noon-6 p.m.
Saturday Noon-6 p.m.


BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, hosted by professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery, features former LPGA Tour player and Sportsbox Al CEO & Co-Founder Jeehae Lee, who discusses how Sportsbox Al impacts golf training and her relationship with the sport of golf. Doug and Will also analyze the Masters and react to Tiger Wood’s performance.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

BROADCAST NOTES

  • Golf Today & Golf Central: Golf Today and Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Wednesday-Sunday. Golf Today is anchored by Damon Hack, George Savaricas, Jaime Diaz, Paige Mackenzie, Tripp Isenhour and Kira K. Dixon. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Whit Watson, Jim Gallagher Jr., Brentley Romine, Savaricas, Diaz, Isenhour, and Dixon.
  • College Central, hosted by Savaricas, Gallagher Jr., Romine and Dixon, will provide pre-tournament coverage of the Western Intercollegiate today beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.
Day Golf Today Golf Central
Wednesday 1:30-3:30 p.m. 11-11:30 p.m.
Thursday Noon-2 p.m. 2-3 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Friday Noon-2 p.m. 2-3 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Saturday   Noon-1 p.m./6-7 p.m.
Sunday   Noon-1 p.m./6-7 p.m.

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: College Golf, Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, PGA Tour, Uncategorized

AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR AND LPGA TOUR’S CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP HEADLINE LIVE COVERAGE THIS WEEK ON NBC, GOLF CHANNEL AND PEACOCK

March 30, 2022 By admin

Augusta National Women’s Amateur Final Round – Live Saturday at Noon ET on NBC and Peacock

More Than 20 Hours of Live Coverage of Chevron Championship – LPGA Tour’s First Major of Season – Starts on GOLF Channel Today at 5 p.m. ET with 60-Minute Preview Show

Live Coverage of PGA TOUR’s Valero Texas Open from TPC San Antonio Begins Thursday at 4 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel; PGA TOUR Champions’ Rapiscan Systems Classics Coverage Gets Underway Friday at 10 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Pitcher Walker Buehler Joins Latest Episode of Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis Podcast

Brandel Chamblee, Paul McGinley and Rich Lerner Preview 2022 Masters on Media Conference Call Tomorrow, Thurs., March 31 at 9 A.M. ET

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 30, 2022 – The Augusta National Women’s Amateur and the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.; the Chevron Championship from Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif., the first major of the LPGA Tour season; and the PGA TOUR’s Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio highlight NBC Sports’ live golf coverage across NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock this week.

AUGUSTA NATIONAL WOMEN’S AMATEUR

The third edition of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur takes place this week with the final round from Augusta National Golf Club airing live Saturday at noon ET on NBC and Peacock. An international field of 72 women amateurs will compete in 54 holes of stroke play. The first 36 holes will be contested at Champions Retreat Golf Club in Augusta today and Thursday before a cut takes place. The final 30 players will compete in the final round on Saturday.

For the first time, “Making The Cut” second round coverage from Champions Retreat Golf Club will stream live on NBC Sports and Augusta National Women’s Amateur digital platforms Thursday at 2 p.m. ET. The two hours of coverage will feature holes 9 and 18 – and full coverage of a playoff, if necessary – as the field aims to make the cut for Saturday’s final round at Augusta National Golf Club. Steve Burkowski will call the action with Paige Mackenzie, Kay Cockerill, Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay, and Kathryn Tappen.

The star-studded field features 22 of the top 25 players in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, including Rose Zhang (Stanford), Rachel Heck (Stanford), 2021 Augusta National Women’s Amateur runner-up Emilia Migliaccio (Wake Forest), Rachel Kuehn (Wake Forest), and Megha Ganne.

NBC & Peacock Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Mike Tirico
    • Analysts: Paige Mackenzie / Trevor Immelman
    • Tower: Kay Cockerill
    • On-Course: Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay
    • Reporter: Steve Burkowski
    • Interviews: Kathryn Tappen

 

How To Watch – Saturday, April 2 (all times ET)

    • TV – NBC
    • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Day NBC & Peacock
Saturday Noon-3:30 p.m.

 

DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT NATIONAL FINALS

The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals from Augusta National Golf Club, featuring 40 boys and 40 girls competing across four age divisions, will be presented live across five hours beginning Sunday at 8 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Mike Tirico
    • Analysts: Paige Mackenzie / Peter Jacobsen
    • Drive Analyst: Arron Oberholser
    • Chip Analyst: Emilia Migliaccio
    • Interviews: Kathryn Tappen

 

How To Watch – Sunday, April 3 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

LPGA TOUR: CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP

The LPGA Tour hosts its first major championship of the 2022 season this week at Mission Hills Country Club, as NBC Sports presents more than 20 hours of live coverage of The Chevron Championship on GOLF Channel.

Twenty-two of the top 25 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are slated to compete this week, including defending champion Patty Tavatanakit and world No. 1 Jin Young Ko, who has won five times in her last nine starts and has finished in the top ten in all of those starts.

Thursday-Friday coverage on GOLF Channel will air live from 12-4 p.m. ET and 7-9 p.m. ET, while Saturday-Sunday coverage on GOLF Channel will air live from 5-9 p.m. ET.

Click here for full coverage details.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Terry Gannon / Grant Boone
    • Analyst: Judy Rankin / Karen Stupples
    • Tower: Tom Abbott
    • On-Course: Jerry Foltz / Karen Stupples / Jim Gallagher Jr.
    • Reporter: Amy Rogers

How To Watch – Wednesday, March 30 – Sunday, April 3 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 5-6 p.m. (Preview Show)
Thursday 12-4 / 7-9 p.m.
Friday 12-4 / 7-9 p.m.
Saturday 5-9 p.m.
Sunday 5-9 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Jin Young Ko
    • Jessica Korda
    • Danielle Kang
    • Lexi Thompson
    • Patty Tavatanakit
    • Inbee Park
    • Lydia Ko
    • Leona Maguire
    • Brooke Henderson

 

PGA TOUR: VALERO TEXAS OPEN

The PGA TOUR’s Valero Texas Open gets underway from TPC San Antonio in Texas this week with live coverage beginning Thursday at 4 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

This year’s tournament marks the 100th anniversary of the first playing of the Valero Texas Open in 1922. Jordan Spieth looks to defend his 2021 title in the final event prior to the Masters.

NBC & GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Dan Hicks
    • Analyst: Paul Azinger / Curt Byrum
    • Tower: Gary Koch / David Feherty
    • On-Course: Notah Begay III / John Wood
    • Interviews: Steve Sands

 

How To Watch – Thursday, March 31 – Sunday, April 3 (all times ET)

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

 

Day NBC/Peacock GOLF Channel
Thursday   4-7 p.m.
Friday   4-7 p.m.
Saturday 3:30-6 p.m. 1-3:30 p.m.
Sunday 2-6 p.m. 1-2 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Jordan Spieth
    • Rory McIlroy
    • Bryson DeChambeau
    • Tony Finau
    • Jason Day
    • Lee Westwood

 

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS: RAPISCAN SYSTEMS CLASSICS

The PGA TOUR Champions’ Rapiscan Systems Classics from Grand Bear Golf Course in Biloxi, Miss., returns to the senior circuit for the first time since 2019.

Coverage begins this Friday at 10 p.m. ET on Golf Channel.

How To Watch – Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Friday 10-p.m.-Midnight*
Saturday 3:30-5 p.m.
Sunday 2-5 p.m.
*Delayed coverage

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Ernie Els
    • Jim Furyk
    • Retief Goosen
    • Bernhard Langer
    • Miguel Angel Jimenez

 

BEYOND THE FAIRWAY PRESENTED BY GENESIS

The latest episode of NBC Sports’ Beyond The Fairway Presented by Genesis podcast, hosted by professional golfers Doug Smith and Will Lowery, features MLB All-Star pitcher Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who discusses his experiences going through the MLB lockout, his first Pro-Am experience at the WM Phoenix Open, and why he’s picking Justin Thomas to win this year’s Masters.

Click here to listen to the full episode.

NBC SPORTS’ 2022 MASTERS PREVIEW MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TOMORROW AT 9 A.M. ET

GOLF Channel’s Live From The Masters primetime broadcast team featuring analysts Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley and host Rich Lerner will preview the upcoming 2022 Masters on a media conference call tomorrow, Thursday, March 31, at 9 a.m. ET. Media interested in participating should call: 313-209-5140; Passcode: 1077869. Click here for details.

    • WHO: Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley
    • WHEN: Thursday, March 31 at 9 a.m. ET
    • DOMESTIC NUMBER: 313-209-5140
    • INTERNATIONAL NUMBER: +44 (0)330 165 4012
    • PASSCODE: 1077869

 

BROADCAST NOTES

    • Live From Augusta National Women’s Amateur: Live From Augusta National Women’s Amateur will provide on-site pre-tournament coverage from Augusta National Golf Club on GOLF Channel Friday and Saturday. Cara Banks will host each day alongside Brandel Chamblee, Steve Burkowski and Julie Williams.

 

Day Live From Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Friday 10-11:30 a.m.
Saturday 10 a.m.-Noon

 

    • Golf Central: Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Thursday-Sunday. Golf Central coverage is anchored by Anna Whiteley, Amanda Blumenherst, Billy Kratzert, Williams, Banks, Burkowski, Amy Rogers and Kira Dixon.
Day Golf Central
Thursday 11 a.m.-Noon/9-10 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m.-Noon/9-10 p.m.
Saturday Noon-1 p.m./9-10 p.m.
Sunday 9-10 p.m.

 

All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for 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–

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS THE CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP – FIRST LPGA TOUR MAJOR OF 2022 – THIS WEEK LIVE ON GOLF CHANNEL

March 29, 2022 By admin

More Than 20 Hours of Live Coverage From Mission Hills Country Club on GOLF Channel Starts Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET with 60-Minute Preview Show

Live First Round Coverage Begins Thursday at 12 p.m. ET

NBC Sports and LPGA Tour Host The Last Splash Challenge to Commemorate 50 Years at Mission Hills

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 29, 2022 – The LPGA Tour hosts its first major championship of the 2022 season this week at Mission Hills Country Club, as NBC Sports presents more than 20 hours of live coverage of The Chevron Championship on GOLF Channel.

Twenty-two of the top 25 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are slated to compete this week, including defending champion Patty Tavatanakit and world No. 1 Jin Young Ko, who has won five times in her last nine starts and has finished in the top ten in all of those starts.

Thursday-Friday coverage on GOLF Channel will air live from 12-4 p.m. ET and 7-9 p.m. ET, while Saturday-Sunday coverage on GOLF Channel will air live from 5-9 p.m. ET.

Terry Gannon and Grant Boone will anchor play-by-play coverage. World Golf Hall of Famer Judy Rankin and 2004 Women’s Open Champion Karen Stupples will serve as analysts. Tom Abbott will call holes, with Jerry Foltz, Jim Gallagher Jr., and Stupples serving as on-course reporters, and Amy Rogers handling interviews.

GOLF Channel will also present a special 60-minute preview show live from The Chevron Championship on Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. ET.

 

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

  • Play by Play: Terry Gannon / Grant Boone
  • Analyst: Judy Rankin / Karen Stupples
  • Tower: Tom Abbott
  • On-Course: Jerry Foltz / Karen Stupples / Jim Gallagher Jr.
  • Reporter: Amy Rogers


How To Watch – Wednesday, March 30 – Sunday, March 3 (all times ET)

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

 

Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 5-6 p.m. (Preview Show)
Thursday 12-4 / 7-9 p.m.
Friday 12-4 / 7-9 p.m.
Saturday 5-9 p.m.
Sunday 5-9 p.m.
 

Notable Players This Week

  • Jin Young Ko
  • Jessica Korda
  • Danielle Kang
  • Lexi Thompson
  • Patty Tavatanakit
  • Inbee Park
  • Lydia Ko
  • Leona Maguire
  • Brooke Henderson

 

NBC SPORTS AND LPGA TOUR COMMEMORATE 50 YEARS AT MISSION HILLS WITH THE LAST SPLASH SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

After 50 years of competition at Mission Hills Country Club, the winner of The Chevron Championship will make their last splash into Poppie’s Pond this weekend on GOLF Channel. To celebrate the occasion, NBC Sports and the LPGA Tour have created “The Last Splash” social media campaign and sweepstakes.

 

  • The Last Splash Sweepstakes – Ahead of the final round of coverage NBC Sports and the LPGA will execute a social media sweepstakes encouraging fans to tweet their favorite splash from Poppie’s Pond using #TheChevronChampionship and #TheLastSplash for a chance to win a piece of history. Fans will have the opportunity to win pin flags from Mission Hills and limited-edition posters signed by some of the best golfers in the world.

 

  • The Last Splash Challenge – Following the tradition of tournament winners taking a jump into Poppie’s Pond, NBC Sports will engage with a select roster of content creators including Josh Mayer Golf and other select influencers to kick off #TheLastSplashChallenge across Tik Tok.

 

ABOUT THE LPGA

The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women, with a goal to change the face of golf by making the sport more accessible and inclusive.

Created in 1950 by 13 Founders, the Association celebrates a diverse and storied history. The LPGA Tour competes across the globe, reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. The Epson Tour, the LPGA’s official qualifying tour, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA also holds a joint-venture collaboration with the Ladies European Tour (LET), increasing playing opportunities for female golfers in Europe. Across the Tours, the LPGA represents players in more than 60 countries.

Additionally, the LPGA Foundation has empowered and supported girls and women since 1991, most notably through LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the only national program of its kind, which annually engages with nearly 100,000 girls. The LPGA Amateur Golf Association and LPGA Women’s Network provide virtual and in-person connections to female golfers around the world, while LPGA Professionals are educators, business leaders and gamechangers dedicated to growing the game of golf for everyone.

Follow the LPGA on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel, online at www.LPGA.com and on its mobile apps. Join the social conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.


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.

–NBC SPORTS–

 

Filed Under: Golf, Golf Channel, LPGA, NBC, Uncategorized

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