Golf Channel’s Original Programming This Week

This is what you’ll see on Golf Channel this week before the tournaments kick in on Thursday.

Coming up on Golf Channel…April 26 – May 2

Tom Watson: Lessons of a Lifetime Special Presentation

Daly vs. Mediate on Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf

Original Programming Premieres and Highlights

(All Times Eastern)

Tom Watson: Lessons of a Lifetime (Special Presentation)

Airtime: Tuesday, 9-10 p.m.

Hosts: Tom Watson, Steve Sands, Frank Nobilo

In conjunction with the release of his golf instructional two-DVD set, “Tom Watson – Lessons of a Lifetime,” Golf Channel will air an hour-long special Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. Watson will join Steve Sands and Frank Nobilo in-studio to share memories from his illustrious career and give viewers a sample of the instruction tips and techniques available on his DVD.

Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf

Airtime: Monday, 9-10 p.m.

Match: Rocco Mediate vs. John Daly

Hosts: Donald Trump, Dayana Mendoza

Video Preview: Mediate vs. Daly

PGA TOUR professionals and good friends John Daly and Rocco Mediate will battle it out on the golf course in an 18-hole match for charity and bragging rights at Trump National Golf Club in Puerto Rico on the third episode of Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf. Hosted by Donald Trump and 2008 Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza.

Golf Fitness

Airtime: Monday, 6:30-7 p.m.

Subject: New Technology

Hosts: Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips

On the second episode of Golf Fitness, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips will introduce viewers to new technologies and how these can improve viewers’ golf games and health.

News and Talk Show Premieres and Highlights

 (All Times Eastern)

Golf Central

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

                         Sunday, 6-7 p.m.

Golf Central will recap all of news and highlights from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and throughout the world of golf early in the week, and preview Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson’s returns to the PGA TOUR at the Quail Hollow Championship. Thursday – Sunday, Golf Central will deliver comprehensive news coverage from the world’s golf tours featuring highlights, analysis and interviews.

Golf Central Pre Game (90 Minutes Thursday-Friday)

Live Airings:    Thursday-Friday, 12:30-2 p.m.

                        Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-1 p.m.; 2:30-3 p.m.

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Thursday – Sunday, Golf Central Pre Game will prepare viewers for live tournament action on the various tours, featuring interviews, analysis and early highlights from the Quail Hollow Championship. Thursday and Friday, Golf Central Pre Game will air for 90 minutes leading up to live tournament coverage.

The Golf Fix (Live)

Host: Michael Breed

Airtime: Monday, 7-8 p.m. ET

Host Michael Breed will re-create the key shots and moments from the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Breed also will give tips and instruction and answer viewer emails throughout the course of the show.

Grey Goose 19^th Hole (Live)

Host: Kraig Kann

Panelists: John Hawkins, Jeff Rude

Contributor: Win McMurry

Airtime: Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.

Host Kraig Kann and panelists John Hawkins and Jeff Rude will debate the hot topics and storylines heading into the Quail Hollow Championship and throughout the world of golf. Win McMurry and members of GolfChannel.com’s editorial team also will contribute throughout the show.

Special Programming Highlights

Tin Cup (Movies that Make the Cut)

Airtime: Wednesday, 8-10 p.m.

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