August 17, 2012 COMING UP ON GOLF CHANNEL: AMERICAN TRIUMVIRATE - SAM SNEAD; GOLFNOW TRAVEL SERIES SHOWCASES TAMPA AND DALLAS American Triumvirate to Showcase Hall-of-Famer Sam Snead GolfNow Travel Series to Showcase Tampa and Dallas Caddyshack and The Greatest Game Ever Played Returns to Golf Channel Cinema Hall-of-Famer Tony Jacklin to Provide Tips on Driving on Golf Channel Academy
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Original Programming Premieres and Highlights
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American Triumvirate – Mr. Longevity: Sam Snead (Premiere)
Airtime: Tuesday, 8-8:30 p.m.
Host: David Marr III

No player in golf history has matched the longevity of Sam Snead’s career, which began before FDR signed the New Deal and after Ronald Reagan took office as the 40^th U.S. President. American Triumvirate will take a look back at Snead’s career, detailing his rhythmic golf swing, his record for the most PGA TOUR wins and his struggles at the U.S. Open. David Marr III will host the special from Hershey Country Club in Pennsylvania.

GolfNow Tampa (Premiere)
Airtime: Monday, 8-8:30 p.m.
Host: Lauren Thompson

Caddying on the Champions Tour for Peter Jacobsen, fishing with LPGA star Brittany Lincicome and playing golf with former NFL great Derrick Brooks are all part of the itinerary as host Lauren Thompson explores golf along Florida's Gulf Coast. Also the way, she also trains as a mermaid at a historic roadside attraction and uncovers hidden gems in Florida’s golfing landscape.

GolfNow Dallas (Premiere)
Airtime: Monday, 8:30-9 p.m.
Host: Lauren Thompson

Whether host Lauren Thompson is exploring Dallas with the irrepressible David Feherty, playing golf at the world’s only NFL-themed golf course or dancing at the world’s largest honkytonk, she is determined to find the best of the Dallas both on the course and off. Additional episode highlights include a visit to the golf course where Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan once squared off in a caddie tournament, and hanging out with American League champions Texas Rangers.

Caddyshack
Airtime: Monday, 9-11 pm., 11 p.m.-1 a.m.

One of the more popular golf movies in motion picture history, Golf Channel will air Caddyshack, starring Bill Murray and featuring the comedy antics from Bushwood Country Club as caddie Danny Noonan (Michael O’Keefe) attempts to raise enough money to go to college..

The Greatest Game Ever Played
Airtime: Tuesday, 9-11:30 p.m., 11:30 pm.-2 a.m.

The Greatest Game Ever Played is a golf drama based on the true story of the 1913 U.S. Open, when 20-year-old Francis Ouimet defeated his idol, 1900 U.S. Open champion Harry Vardon. Starring Shia LaBeouf.

Instruction Programming Premieres and Highlights
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Golf Channel Academy – Tony Jacklin (Driver Special)
Host: Michael Breed
Guest: Two-time major champion Tony Jacklin
Airtime: Tuesday, 7-7:30 p.m.

Two-time major champion Tony Jacklin will reveal the tips and fundamentals that made him successful off the tee. On Tuesday’s new driver special, Jacklin will break down the keys to hitting longer, straighter drives. The Golf Fix’s Michael Breed hosts.

The Golf Fix – Viewer Special (New)
Host: Michael Breed
Guest: Major Dan Rooney
Airtime: Monday, 7-8 p.m.

Monday’s new episode of The Golf Fix will be a viewer special dedicated to help fans improve their golf game. From viewer questions and videos to the proper way to get fit for new golf clubs, host Michael Breed will help with all areas of the game. Major Dan Rooney, PGA of America professional who served three tours of combat in Iraq, will be a special guest on the show, assisting with the instruction and promoting Patriot Golf Day.

School of Golf (New)
Chapter 22: Adding More Distance
Host: Martin Hall
Co-Host: Holly Sonders
Airtime: Wednesday, 7-7:30 p.m.

School of Golf host Martin Hal will teach techniques for adding more distance both for the low and high handicap player. Hall also will share tips used by past Masters champions for adding distance off the tee box. Holly Sonders will assist with the instruction and help answer viewer questions throughout the show.

News and Talk Show Programming Premieres and Highlights
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Morning Drive
Hosts: Gary Williams, Damon Hack, Matt Ginella and Holly Sonders
Airtimes: Monday-Wednesday, 7-9 a.m.
Thursday and Friday, 7-9:30 a.m.

Morning Drive, Golf Channel’s weekday morning show, will feature live, daily interviews from the world of golf, including on-site interviews from The Barclays and the Johnnie Walker Championship. Audio and video clips from each show are posted online daily, and live audio for Morning Drive is streamed online at www.GolfChannel.com/morningdrive.

On the Range (New - The Barclays)
Hosts: Gary Williams, Billy Kratzert and Billy Harmon
Contributors: Todd Lewis and Alex Miceli (on-site at The Barclays)
Airtime: Wednesday, 8-9 p.m.

The PGA TOUR Playoffs begin as On the Range will take viewers through the tournament preparation of the top players in the field at The Barclays. Host Gary Williams and experts Billy Harmon, Billy Kratzert, Alex Miceli and Todd Lewis take viewers to the driving range at The Barclays for in-depth look at practice routines, swing analysis, interviews and mic’d up players.

Grey Goose 19^th Hole (New)
Host: Lara Baldesarra
Panelists: Damon Hack, Rex Hoggard
Contributor: Win McMurry
Airtime: Thursday and Friday, 1-1:30 a.m.

Host Lara Baldesarra and panelists Damon Hack and Rex Hoggard 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, 6-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday, 6-6:30 p.m.;
Sunday, 6-7 p.m.

Golf Central Pre Game
Live Airings: Thursday and Friday, 1:30-2 p.m.
Saturday, Noon-1 p.m.
Sunday, 1:30-2 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 Barclays, the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, the CN Canadian Women’s Open and the Boeing Classic.

-NBC Sports Group-