Headlined by the second installment of Big Break Atlantis, Golf Channel will be airing plenty of original programming this week. Not only will fans of Big Break see LPGA superstar Yani Tseng take part in one of the challenges, the original talk program, Feherty will show David Feherty talking with Donald Trump.
There’s also other programming including The Golf Fix hosted by Michael Breed plus a look back at the 2002 U.S. Open.
Take a look at what Golf Channel will be airing throughout the week starting on Monday.
COMING UP ON GOLF CHANNEL: YANI TSENG SPECIAL APPEARANCE ON BIG BREAK ATLANTIS; FEHERTY SITS DOWN WITH ‘THE DONALD’
LPGA World No. 1 Yani Tseng Makes Surprise Appearance on Big Break Atlantis
David Feherty Talks Golf, Politics and Real Estate with Donald Trump on ‘Feherty’
Final Round Replay of Tiger Woods’ Victory at the 2002 U.S. Open at BethpageOriginal Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)Big Break Atlantis (New)
Hosts: Stephanie Sparks, Tom Abbott
Airtime: Monday, 9-10 p.m.
Guest: Yani Tseng
Eliminated: Meghan Hardin (Episode 1)Monday’s new episode of Big Break Atlantis will feature LPGA World No. 1 Yani Tseng making a special guest appearance on the series. Tseng will compete alongside the contestants in the challenges, including the popular Flop Wall Challenge. During the episode, a twist will change the course of the series, and another competitor will be eliminated at the end of the show.
The participants on Big Break Atlantis are competing for one of the largest grand prizes in series history – an exemption to the 2012 LPGA Kingsmill Championship (Sept. 6-9) and more than $80,000 in cash and prizes.
Feherty (New)
Host: David Feherty
Guest: Donald Trump
Airtime: Monday, 10-11 p.m.Taking place in New York City at the Trump Tower, David Feherty sits down with millionaire mogul and entrepreneur, Donald Trump. Trump discusses with Feherty his hit television show, The Apprentice, and also his views on sports and politics. Trump also reveals a career path he almost took before deciding to dive into real estate. The interview touches on Trump’s family and the legacy the highly successful businessman will leave behind.
2002 U.S. Open – Final Round
Airtime: Tuesday, 8-11:30 p.m.Golf Channel will look back at the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage State Park in New York, when Tiger Woods captured his second U.S. Open title and eighth major championship. Woods withstood a boisterous New York gallery, leading the tournament wire to wire and finishing as the only player under par at Bethpage.
Top 10 – Press Conferences
Host: Lauren Thompson
Airtime: Monday, 11-11:30 p.m.Lauren Thompson will count down the top 10 most memorable, candid insightful press conferences given on the world’s professional golf tours.
Instruction Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)The Golf Fix (New)
Host: Michael Breed
Guests: Rick Murphy, Jordan Babineaux
Airtime: Monday, 7-8 p.m.The Golf Fix host Michael Breed will welcome PGA Professional Rick Murphy in-studio as a part of the PGA of America’s “Welcome to Golf Month.” Murphy earned his appearance on the show by winning the 2011 PGA Free Lesson Month contest for having the most validated PGA Free Lesson Month cards. Murphy and his staff provided a free 10-minute lesson for the 7,561 attendees at a local minor league baseball game in 2011. Also joining the show in-studio will be Jordan Babineaux, a safety for the Tennessee Titans. Breed will examine Babineaux’s golf swing and provide tips and instruction to improve his game.
Big Break Academy (New)Host: Michael Breed
Guest: Big Break Atlantis Eliminated Contestant from Monday’s episode
Airtime: Tuesday, 7-7:30 p.m.Host Michael Breed will meet with the second eliminated player from Big Break Atlantis to provide tips and instruction to viewers that will focus on the driver and iron-play.
School of Golf (New)
Chapter 15: Get Your Timing Right
Host: Martin Hall
Contributor: Holly Sonders
Airtime: Wednesday, 7-7:30 p.m.School of Golf host Martin Hall will teach viewers how to correct bad timing in the golf swing for consistent contact. Hall also will break down the swing of Lee Westwood to show viewers how to improve the impact position. Holly Sonders will help answer viewer questions and assist with the instruction.
News and Talk Show Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)On the Range (New)
Hosts: Gary Williams, Billy Kratzert, Billy Harmon
Contributor: Alex Miceli, Tripp Isenhour
Airtime: Wednesday, 8-9 p.m.On The Range will take viewers through the tournament preparation of the top players in the field at the Champions Tour’s first major of the season – the Senior PGA Championship – and the PGA TOUR’s Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Gary Williams hosts as Billy Kratzert, Billy Harmon and the network’s team of experts will take viewers to the driving ranges at both events, featuring an in-depth look at practice routines, swing analysis, interviews and mic’d up players.
Grey Goose 19th Hole (New)
Host: Lara Baldesarra
Panelists: Tripp Isenhour, Jason Sobel
Contributor: Win McMurry
Airtime: Thurday-Friday, 1-1:30 a.m.Host Lara Baldesarra and panelists Jason Sobel and Tripp Isenhour will take a look back at the entire day’s action in the world of golf Thursday and Friday. Discussion will be provided in a round-table format, with Win McMurry also contributing throughout the show.
Golf Central
Live Airings: Monday and Sunday, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday, 6-6:30 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, 12:30-1 a.m.
Saturday, 11:30 p.m.-Midnight
Sunday, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.Golf Central Pre Game
Live Airings: Saturday-Sunday, 1-1:30 p.m.Golf Central and Golf Central Pre Game will deliver the latest news, analysis and highlights from the world of golf throughout the week, including the Senior PGA Championship, the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and the BMW PGA Championship.
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