Coming Up This Week on Golf Channel

Here is the original programming for this week on the Golf Channel. It includes Big Break, Golf in America and other shows.

Coming up on Golf Channel…July 5 – 11

Norman Makes Surprise Appearance on Big Break Sandals Resorts

Augusta National’s Longtime Photographer Featured on Golf in America

Original Programming Premieres and Highlights

(All Times Eastern)

Big Break Sandals Resorts (new)

Airtime:          Monday, 9-10 p.m.

Hosts:              Tom Abbott, Stephanie Sparks

Video Preview: Episode Three Preview

Nine remaining contestants will receive a surprise visit from course designer Greg Norman for the opening challenge, with the winners receiving immunity to the next episode.  For the remaining contestants, the popular “glass break challenge” returns, followed by an emotional challenge that will eliminate one contestant from the series. Each player is competing to win her “Big Break” – tournament sponsor exemptions to the Lorena Ochoa Invitational on the LPGA Tour and the Dubai Ladies Masters on the Ladies European Tour.

Eliminated:

Elena Robles, Redondo Beach, Calif. (episode one)

Kelly Sheehan, Orlando, Fla. (episode two)

Golf in America (new)

Airtime:           Tuesday, 9-9:30 p.m.

Host:                Anthony Anderson

Video Preview: Golf in America Episode Three Preview

The third episode of Golf in America’s new season, hosted by Anthony Anderson, will feature:

·       Ryan Moore – Rich Lerner visits with PGA TOUR Professional Ryan Moore, a player who has taken a unique path to forgo the lucrative endorsements similar to many of his colleagues and, instead, represents a growing company which he will, ultimately, own.

·       Depe Family – Golf has been a major part of Depe family for three generations.  In 1999, an automobile accident almost took the life of Sam Depe III, resulting in the amputation of both of his legs. Undeterred, he continued as a golf teaching professional and, today, the Depe family owns and operates their own golf course.  Scott Walker reports.

·       Frank Christian Jr. – Frank Christian Jr. and his father, Frank Christian, have dedicated more than 70 years between the two as official club photographers for Augusta National and the Masters. Christian Jr., discusses the experiences he and his father have shared at Augusta National.

Top 10: St. Andrews Moments (new)

Airtime:          Wednesday, 9-9:30 p.m.

Host:               Lauren Thompson

With a recorded history of golf that dates back to the time of Shakespeare, the Old Course at St. Andrews has seen it all. Top 10 will count down the greatest moments at St. Andrews, including Bobby Jones’ up and down relationship with the course and Tiger Woods’ dominant win in 2000 that completed his career Grand Slam. The episode will feature insight and commentary from noted sports journalists and PGA TOUR professionals.  Hosted by Lauren Thompson.

Golf’s Amazing Videos: Wow! (new)

Airtime:           Wednesday, 9:30-10 p.m.

Talk Show and News Programming Premieres and Highlights

(All Times Eastern)

The Golf Fix

Host:               Michael Breed

Airtime:          Monday, 7-8 p.m. ET

Host Michael Breed will take viewers through a special short-game instruction show from the PGA Professional National Championship in French Lick, Ind. Breed will explain the difference between pitching and chipping and will provide tips on greenside bunker shots, the flop shot and some “different shots” from around the green when faced with tricky lies.

Grey Goose 19^th Hole (Live)

Host:               Todd Lewis

Panelists:         John Hawkins, Jeff Rude

Contributor:   Win McMurry

Airtime:          Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.

Host Todd Lewis and panelists John Hawkins and Jeff Rude will debate the hot topics in golf coming out of the AT&T National and will preview the John Deere Classic and the U.S. Women’s Open. Members of GolfChannel.com’s editorial team also will contribute throughout the show.

Golf Central

Live Airings:   Monday-Saturday, 6-6:30 p.m.

                                Sunday, 6-7 p.m.

Golf Central will deliver all the news, analysis and tournament highlights throughout the world of golf. Thursday-Sunday, Golf Central’s team of contributors will report from the John Deere Classic, U.S. Women’s Open, Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic and Scottish Open.

Golf Central Pre Game

Live Airings:   Saturday, 12:15-1 p.m.

Scott Walker and Charlie Rymer will anchor Saturday’s Golf Central Pre Game, preparing viewers for live tournament action on the world’s professional golf tours. [Note: No Golf Central Pre Game on Sunday]

That’s it.