Fowler, Watson Headline at Waste Management Phoenix Open, with NBC Sports Group Dedicating More Than 25 Hours of Live Programming On-Site
Ko to Make 2016 Debut at Coates Golf Championship; Lee & Pettersen Paired Together for 1st Time Since Solheim Cup, Airing Wednesday-Saturday
McIlroy Returning to Familiar Setting to Defend Omega Dubai Desert Classic
PGA TOUR Champions Shifts to South Florida for Allianz Championship
ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2016) – NBC Sports Group will feature more than 25 hours of live programming from on-site TPC Scottsdale surrounding the Waste Management Phoenix Open, including tournament coverage on Golf Channel and NBC, and Golf Central originating from an embedded set location within the raucous par-3 16th hole “coliseum.” Veteran on-course reporter and one of golf’s most animated personalities – David Feherty – is set to make his NBC Sports Group live tournament debut as lead analyst during Thursday-Friday first and second round coverage on Golf Channel. World No. 1 Lydia Ko is set to make her first start of 2016 on the LGPA Tour at the Coates Golf Championship, airing Wednesday-Saturday on Golf Channel. Alison Lee and Suzann Pettersen are paired together for the first two rounds, which will be the first time the two will compete alongside one another since their controversial match at the 2015 Solheim Cup. World No. 3 Rory McIlroy will look to defend his title at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, an event he has won twice in his career. And the PGA TOUR Champions returns with the Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, Fla.
PGA TOUR
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Dates: Feb. 4-7
Venue: TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course), Scottsdale, Ariz.
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday 3-7 p.m. (Live) / 8 p.m.-Midnight (Replay)
Friday 3-7 p.m. (Live) / 10 p.m.-2 a.m. (Replay)
Saturday 1-3 p.m. (Live) / 8 p.m.-1 a.m. (Replay)
Sunday 1-3 p.m. (Live) / 6:30-11:30 p.m. (Replay)
Tournament Airtimes on NBC (Eastern):
Saturday 3-6 p.m. (Live)
Sunday 3-6 p.m. (Live)
Broadcast Notes:
Feherty debut: David Feherty, joining NBC Sports Group exclusively in 2016 following a nearly 20-year career with CBS as an on-course reporter, will make his live tournament debut this week. Feherty will join Rich Lerner in the 18th tower as lead analyst for Golf Channel’s first and second round coverage Thursday-Friday, and he’ll transition to his familiar on-course reporter role during Saturday-Sunday afternoon coverage on NBC.
Golf Central on-site from raucous par-3 16th hole: Golf Central, the network’s signature evening news program, will originate from on-site, embedded within TPC Scottsdale’s 16th hole spectator “coliseum.” The show, which will feature live news and analysis leading in and out of live tournament coverage, will be hosted by Kelly Tilghman, and feature Brandel Chamblee and Arron Oberholser as analysts, with George Savaricas providing reports and player interviews.
Largest crowds on PGA TOUR: The event attracts the largest galleries on the PGA TOUR, with a record 564,000 in attendance throughout the week in 2015, including nearly 160,000 during Saturday’s third round alone.
Koepka defends: Brooks Koepka finished one shot ahead of Hideki Matsuyama, Ryan Palmer and Bubba Watson for his first career PGA TOUR win.
Headlining the field: Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, Zach Johnson, Kevin Kisner, Phil Mickelson, Brandt Snedeker, Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka.
LPGA TOUR
Coates Golf Championship
Dates: Feb. 3-6
Venue: Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala, Fla.
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Wednesday 2-5:30 p.m. (Live) / 6:30-10 p.m. (Replay)
Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Live)
Friday 8-10 p.m. (Tape delay) / 3-5 pm. (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Saturday 3-5 p.m. (Live)
Broadcast Notes:
Pettersen & Lee paired together for first time since controversial Solheim Cup match: Alison Lee and Suzann Pettersen – the two players at the center of last fall’s controversial moment in the 2015 Solheim Cup – will be paired together for the first two rounds this week. Wednesday’s opening round 12:25 p.m. ET tee time will feature Lee and Pettersen playing alongside Stacy Lewis.
Choi defends: Na Yeon Choi defeated Lydia Ko, Ha Na Jang and Jessica Korda by one stroke for her eighth LPGA Tour win.
Headlining the field: Lydia Ko, Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson, So Yeon Ryu, Sei Young Kim, Cristie Kerr, Suzann Pettersen, Anna Nordqvist, Brooke Henderson, Charley Hull and Alison Lee.
EUROPEAN TOUR
Omega Dubai Desert Classic
Dates: Feb. 4-7
Venue: Emirates Golf Club (Majlis Course), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday 11 p.m.-4 a.m. (Live, Wednesday Overnight) / 6:30-8:30 a.m. (Live)
Friday 2:30-8:30 a.m. (Live)
Saturday 4-8 a.m. (Live) / 10 a.m.-Noon (Replay)
Sunday 3:30-8 a.m. (Live) / 10 a.m.-Noon (Replay)
Broadcast Notes:
McIlroy defends: Rory McIlroy won by three shots over Alex Noren to earn his 10th career European Tour victory, and his second time winning the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Headlining the field: Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Ernie Els, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Martin Kaymer, Bryson DeChambeau (a), Danny Willett and Lee Westwood.
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS
Allianz Championship
Dates: Feb. 5-7
Venue: Broken Sound Club (Old Course), Boca Raton, Fla.
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Live)
Saturday 5-7 p.m. (Tape delay) / 3-5 p.m. (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Sunday 3-5 p.m. (Tape delay) / 2-4 p.m. (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Broadcast Notes:
Goydos defends: Paul Goydos finished one stroke ahead of Gene Sauers for his second career PGA TOUR Champions win.
Headlining the field: Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Jeff Maggert, Jay Haas, Kenny Perry, Tom Lehman, Duffy Waldorf, Mark O’Meara, Jesper Parnevik and Nick Price.
I’m not big on tattoos. If I ever get one I was considering getting a washed out boat anchor on my forearm. That way when I’m 80 years old it will still look the same.
I must admit I’ve recently been fantasizing about getting a tattoo of Bubba Watson on my calf, but not any old Bubba Watson though. It would be “right-handed coal miner” Bubba Watson. The “tat” (that’s what cool people call them) would feature Bubba wearing a PING hat. Of course we would have to hope he doesn’t change sponsors. Bubba’s face would be covered in coal marks and he would be wielding a right-handed driver.
Right Handed Coal Miner Bubba!
Dammit I just found out someone already has the right handed coal miner Bubba Watson on their calf! See photo. What a bugger. Now I have to think of something else.
PGA TOUR
The Presidents Cup
Dates: Oct. 7-11
Venue: Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, Incheon, South Korea
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Wednesday 10 p.m.-3 a.m. (Live) / 2-7 p.m. (Thursday replay)
Thursday 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m. (Live) / 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Friday replay)
Friday 6 p.m.-4 a.m. (Live) / 3:30-8:30 p.m. (Saturday replay)
Saturday 9:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. (Live) / 7 p.m.-1 a.m. (Sunday replay)
Tournament Airtimes on NBC (Eastern):
Saturday Day Three Re-Air (Noon-3:30 p.m.)
Sunday Final Day Re-Air (Noon-6 p.m.)
Broadcast Notes:
Format: The biennial match play event will feature five foursomes matches contested on Day 1; five four-ball matches on Day 2, four morning foursomes and four afternoon four-ball matches on Day 3, and 12 singles matches on the Final Day. The total number of matches this year has been reduced from 34 to 30, and a team must earn 15 ½ points to win the Presidents Cup. Each player must compete in at least two of the four sessions of play prior to the singles matches on the final day.
Event coverage: NBC Sports Group will dedicate nearly 60 hours of live news, analysis and tournament coverage surrounding the 2015 Presidents Cup, Oct. 5-11, including more than 25 hours of live tournament coverage on Golf Channel kicking off each night in primetime. Golf Central’s Live From the Presidents Cup will feature comprehensive news, highlights, and expert analysis; player/captain news conferences; exclusive “look-ins” that will show players preparing for their matches; the Opening Ceremony (Wednesday, Oct. 7, 5 a.m. ET) and Closing Ceremony (Sunday, Oct. 11, 3:30 a.m. ET) and compelling feature stories throughout the week.
Captains to Set Day 1 Foursome Matches Lineup Live on Tuesday, 7-11 p.m. ET: Captains Jay Haas (United States) and Nick Price (International) will announce their respective lineups for Day 1 foursome matches live within Golf Central’s Live From the Presidents Cup on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 7-11 p.m. ET.
United States Team: Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Jimmy Walker, Zach Johnson, Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar, Chris Kirk, J.B. Holmes, Bill Haas and Phil Mickelson.
International Team: Jason Day (Australia), Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa), Adam Scott (Australia), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Branden Grace (South Africa), Marc Leishman (Australia), Anirban Lahiri (India), Charl Schwartzel (South Africa), Thongchai Jaidee (Thailand), Danny Lee (New Zealand), Steven Bowditch (Australia) and Sangmoon Bae (South Korea).
CHAMPIONS TOUR
SAS Championship
Dates: Oct. 9-11
Venue: Prestonwood Country Club, Cary, N.C.
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Friday 3-5 p.m. (Live) / 6-8 a.m. (Saturday replay)
Saturday 1-3:30 p.m. (Live) / 6-8 a.m. (Sunday replay)
Sunday 3:30-6 p.m. (Live) / 3-5 a.m. (Monday replay)
Broadcast Notes:
Triplett defends: Kirk Triplett defeated Tom Lehman by three strokes for his fourth career Champions Tour victory.
Headlining the field: Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Kenny Perry, Tom Lehman, Jeff Maggert, Marco Dawson, Kirk Triplett, Corey Pavin, Lee Janzen and John Cook.
LPGA TOUR
Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia
Dates: Oct. 8-11
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club (East Course), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday Noon-2 p.m. (Tape delay) / 11:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Wednesday (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Friday 5-7:30 a.m. (Tape delay) / 11:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Wednesday (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Tape delay) / 11:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Wednesday (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Sunday Noon-3:30 p.m. (Tape delay) / 11:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Wednesday (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Broadcast Notes:
Elite field: The field features nine of the top-10 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, including Inbee Park (No. 1), Lydia Ko (No. 2) and Stacy Lewis (No. 3).
Feng defends: Shanshan Feng finished three shots ahead of Pornanong Phatlum for her fourth career LPGA Tour win.
Headlining the field: Inbee Park, Lydia Ko, Stacy Lewis, So Yeon Ryu, Lexi Thompson, Hyo-Joo Kim, Shanshan Feng, Suzann Pettersen, Paula Creamer, Charley Hull and Michelle Wie.
EUROPEAN TOUR
British Masters
Dates: Oct. 8-11
Venue: Woburn Golf Club (Marquess’ Course), Milton Keynes, England
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday 7 a.m.-Noon (Live)
Friday 7:30-10 a.m. (Live) / 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Saturday 8-11 a.m. (Live) / 11 a.m.-Noon (Streaming on Golf Live Extra)
Sunday 8 a.m.-Noon (Live)
Broadcast Notes:
British Masters returns for first time since 2008: This is the 63rd edition of the British Masters, but the first since 2008. The event was discontinued in 2009 after struggling to find a sponsor, but was revived this year with the support of Sky Sports and backing of Ian Poulter, Luke Donald, Justin Rose and Lee Westwood, who will rotate hosting duties and have input on the host course over the next four years. Poulter will act as tournament host this week at Woburn Golf Club.
Headlining the field: Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Luke Donald, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Shane Lowry, Lee Westwood, Danny Willett, Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington.
Ranking
8-17-15 |
Name |
Events Played |
| 1 |
Jordan Spieth |
56 |
| 2 |
Rory McIlroy |
46 |
| 3 |
Jason Day |
39 |
| 4 |
Bubba Watson |
45 |
| 5 |
Justin Rose |
52 |
| 6 |
Jim Furyk |
42 |
| 7 |
Dustin Johnson |
40 |
| 8 |
Rickie Fowler |
53 |
| 9 |
Henrik Stenson |
52 |
| 10 |
Sergio Garcia |
49 |
| 11 |
Zach Johnson |
52 |
| 12 |
Adam Scott |
42 |
| 13 |
Louis Oosthuizen |
46 |
| 14 |
Jimmy Walker |
53 |
| 15 |
Matt Kuchar |
54 |
| 16 |
Hideki Matsuyama |
53 |
| 17 |
Brooks Koepka |
56 |
| 18 |
Patrick Reed |
57 |
| 19 |
J.B. Holmes |
46 |
| 20 |
Branden Grace |
57 |
| 21 |
Martin Kaymer |
55 |
| 22 |
Shane Lowry |
52 |
| 23 |
Billy Horschel |
57 |
| 24 |
Phil Mickelson |
44 |
| 25 |
Chris Kirk |
51 |
| 26 |
Danny Willett |
56 |
| 27 |
Paul Casey |
52 |
| 28 |
Brandt Snedeker |
52 |
| 29 |
Bernd Wiesberger |
59 |
| 30 |
Bill Haas |
53 |
| 31 |
Marc Leishman |
51 |
| 32 |
Kevin Na |
53 |
| 33 |
Robert Streb |
51 |
| 34 |
Ian Poulter |
48 |
| 35 |
Lee Westwood |
54 |
| 36 |
Kevin Kisner |
57 |
| 37 |
Ryan Palmer |
48 |
| 38 |
Anirban Lahiri |
54 |
| 39 |
Gary Woodland |
51 |
| 40 |
David Lingmerth |
57 |
| 41 |
Thongchai Jaidee |
62 |
| 42 |
Jamie Donaldson |
55 |
| 43 |
Ryan Moore |
48 |
| 44 |
Russell Henley |
53 |
| 45 |
Charl Schwartzel |
60 |
| 46 |
Charley Hoffman |
53 |
| 47 |
Keegan Bradley |
54 |
| 48 |
Victor Dubuisson |
50 |
| 49 |
Francesco Molinari |
60 |
| 50 |
Marc Warren |
58 |
| 51 |
Webb Simpson |
49 |
| 52 |
Hunter Mahan |
53 |
| 53 |
Brendon Todd |
57 |
| 54 |
Danny Lee |
65 |
| 55 |
Byeong Hun An |
54 |
| 56 |
Tommy Fleetwood |
61 |
| 57 |
Steven Bowditch |
65 |
| 58 |
Joost Luiten |
54 |
| 59 |
John Senden |
55 |
| 60 |
Andy Sullivan |
57 |
| 61 |
Miguel A Jimenez |
50 |
| 62 |
George Coetzee |
56 |
| 63 |
Graeme McDowell |
51 |
| 64 |
Ben Martin |
55 |
| 65 |
Luke Donald |
52 |
| 66 |
Kiradech Aphibarnrat |
59 |
| 67 |
Alexander Levy |
59 |
| 68 |
Matt Every |
52 |
| 69 |
Scott Piercy |
41 |
| 70 |
Matt Jones |
53 |
| 71 |
Cameron Tringale |
59 |
| 72 |
Soren Kjeldsen |
57 |
| 73 |
Stephen Gallacher |
57 |
| 74 |
Alexander Noren |
19 |
| 75 |
Justin Thomas |
54 |
| 76 |
Richie Ramsay |
47 |
| 77 |
Brian Harman |
59 |
| 78 |
Brendan Steele |
52 |
| 79 |
Russell Knox |
57 |
| 80 |
Pablo Larrazabal |
54 |
| 81 |
Chris Wood |
47 |
| 82 |
James Morrison |
57 |
| 83 |
Harris English |
55 |
| 84 |
Daniel Berger |
49 |
| 85 |
Tyrrell Hatton |
55 |
| 86 |
Rafael Cabrera Bello |
57 |
| 87 |
David Howell |
60 |
| 88 |
Tim Clark |
40 |
| 89 |
Tony Finau |
54 |
| 90 |
Jason Bohn |
50 |
| 91 |
Cameron Smith |
33 |
| 92 |
Hiroshi Iwata |
53 |
| 93 |
Jason Dufner |
45 |
| 94 |
Eddie Pepperell |
50 |
| 95 |
Shawn Stefani |
46 |
| 96 |
George McNeill |
48 |
| 97 |
Graham Delaet |
49 |
| 98 |
Kevin Streelman |
56 |
| 99 |
James Hahn |
53 |
| 100 |
Troy Merritt |
52 |
| 286 |
Tiger Woods |
25 |
Before you head to the office, or the golf course, be sure to set your DVR to record the PGA Championship on TNT today. Below is the PGA Championship television schedule.
Thu, Aug 13 TNT 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Fri, Aug 14 TNT 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Sat, Aug 15 TNT 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Sat, Aug 15 CBS 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Sun, Aug 16 TNT 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Sun, Aug 16 CBS 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
While you are at work you can see lots of great video coverage and follow the leaderboard at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/. There are also PGA Championship mobile apps for your smartphone or tablet providing even more viewing options.
Who will win? Check the apparel scripts for that answer.
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