SIRIUS XM Radio to Carry Live Broadcast Coverage of U.S. Open Golf Championship
ESPN’s hole-by-hole coverage airs June 17-20 from Pebble Beach Listeners nationwide will have access to live on-course play-by-play on ESPN Radio, SIRIUS channel 120 and XM channel 140
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that it will offer ESPN Radio’s live play-by-play coverage of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, running Thursday, June 17, through Sunday, June 20, at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in California, on SIRIUS channel 120 and XM channel 140.
The U.S. Open Championship is considered by many to be the most difficult and complete test in golf with its length and high rough putting a premium on both distance and accuracy. Pebble Beach has hosted the U.S. Open four previous times, most recently in 2000, when it was won in remarkable fashion by Tiger Woods who finished at 12 under par and an incredible 15 shots better than the runners up.
Live play-by-play will air Thursday and Friday (1:00-7:00 pm ET), Saturday (5:00-11:00 pm/conclusion ET), and Sunday (3:00-9:00 pm/conclusion ET) on ESPN Radio, SIRIUS channel 120 and XM channel 140. Read more
Nation’s first Live 3D television broadcast from Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament
3D Demonstrations Held at Certain Cox Retail Stores -
Cox Virginia customers in Hampton Roads, Roanoke and Northern Virginia will have exclusive access to the innovative 3D coverage of the Masters Tournament this week from Augusta National Golf Club. Beginning on April 7, Masters 3D programming can be viewed on 3D-capable television sets and will be available on Cox Channel 895 in all market areas and at no additional cost.
Live 3D coverage will take place starting Wednesday, April 7, 3 to 5 pm ET, with the Par 3 Contest and continue with the Masters Tournament Thursday, April 8 through Sunday, April 11 with two hours each day; live tournament coverage starts at either 4 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. ET each day. In addition to the 3D channel, customers can access Masters content via the On DEMAND library on Channel 1.
The same live 3D coverage will be available on Masters.com and available to those with 3D capable computers.
Multiple 3D cameras will be placed strategically throughout the course at Augusta National, with a focus on the second nine. Viewers will be better able to depict the many subtleties and elevation changes of the course’s grounds.
“Cox is excited to offer our customers access to this innovative television event, bringing our customers the latest in video technology,” said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager Cox Virginia.
Cox customers will need Cox Advanced TV service, HD or HD/DVR receiver rental, HD service and HDMI cable connected to 3DTV to access the 3D programming; this must be HDMI 1.4 compliant with compatible 3D glasses. Masters 3D content is not accessible on CableCARD devices. The TV manufacturer’s specified 3D glasses also will be required to view the content in 3D. Those customers will then be required to tune to channel 895, and change the setting on their 3DTV to 3D format or 3D mode.
Cox Advanced TV service is required to access On DEMAND programming. Content includes:
– Two-hour blocks of 3D content – replays of every day’s 3D telecast aggregated on VOD
– Daily highlights in 3D available the day after live exhibition
– Masters Moments – See golfing greats at the Masters from the 1950s through the 2000s
– 2009 Masters Film – 60 min film chronicling last year’s tournament
– 2009 Par-3 Contest – replay of the Par 3 Contest held during the 2009 Masters Tournament
– BBC Masters Anthology – 60 min unreleased anthology of the Masters
Cox has offered 3D programming to its customers previously, and plans to offer more 3D content in the near future. More information can be found at www.Cox.com/3D.
For customers without the necessary HD and 3D equipment to view the Master’s, the following Cox retail stores will have demonstrations of 3D TV starting April 7 during normal business hours. Each site will have 10 pairs of glasses for customer viewing:
– Hampton Roads: Chesapeake, 725 Eden Way; Suite 708
– Hampton Roads: Kiln Creek, York County, 209 Village Ave; Suite GH
– Northern Virginia: Herndon, 3080 Centreville Road, Herndon
– Roanoke: 5400 Fallowater Lane, Roanoke
The Golf Club of New England to host the 2012 U.S. Junior Amateur
In July 2012, The Golf Club of New England will host the first ever United States Golf Association championship in the State of New Hampshire’s history. The club has been chosen by the USGA as the site of the 2012 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. The dates for the championship are July 16-21, 2012.
“Earning the opportunity to host the U.S. Junior Amateur is a major triumph for the state and the club,” said Craig Benson, former Governor of the State of New Hampshire and current Honorary Chairman of The Golf Club of New England. “The first USGA championship was held in 1895. With the work we’ve done here at The Golf Club of New England, we finally have a venue worthy of joining the 47 other states that have shared the honor of hosting such an event. We look forward to hosting golf’s rising stars and hope to continue to be a part of the USGA’s rich heritage.”
Benson also announced an unprecedented effort to follow these rising stars as they embark on their golf careers. The Golf Club of New England will incorporate into its website “The Drive to New Hampshire,” a social media forum in which aspiring golfers who plan to compete in the 2012 Junior Amateur championship can post their profiles. “This is a great way for young golfers to share their progress and growth in the sport,” said Benson. For more information on “The Drive to New Hampshire,” visit www.golfclubne.com/nh.
The course opened in 2003 and was designed by the Arnold Palmer Course Design Company.
“We’re one of only two Arnold Palmer designed courses in New England,” said club chairperson Joseph Kane. “It’s a beautiful setting and will be a fitting challenge for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, an event that has helped launched the careers of golf greats such as Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods.”
First held in 1948, the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship has showcased many of the sport’s greats at the start of their careers. Other notable participants in U.S. Junior Amateur Championships include Ben Crenshaw, David Duval, Jim Furyk, Lee Janzen, Anthony Kim, Justin Leonard, Davis Love, Bill Mayfair, Johnny Miller, Corey Pavin, Jeff Sluman, Curtis Strange and Ken Venturi. The 2009 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion was Jordan Spieth; he was 15 years old when he won the event, held at Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, New Jersey.
In the tradition of the USGA Junior Amateur, the championship is open to the public at no charge. Spectators are encouraged to attend.
The Golf Club of New England
Located in Stratham, New Hampshire, The Golf Club of New England is a short distance from the Massachusetts and Maine state borders, less than an hour drive from Boston and Portland. Over 7,500 yards long, this championship course is an imaginative blend of lush fairways, greens, and natural waterways designed by Arnold Palmer Course Design Company. The course opened in 2003. It is scheduled to host the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in 2012. It has been the site of qualifiers for the 2004 U.S. Amateur, 2004 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur, 2005 U.S. Mid-Amateur and the 2005, 2006 and 2009 USGA Senior Amateur. For more information, visit www.golfclubne.com.
SIRIUS XM Radio to broadcast the 2010 Masters Live nationwide
SIRIUS XM will offer live play-by-play from Augusta and daily analysis leading up to and throughout Masters Week
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that it will offer live hole-by-hole coverage of the 2010 Masters Tournament from Thursday, April 8, through Sunday, April 11, nationwide on XM channel 146 and on SIRIUS channel 209 with the “Best of XM” programming package.
SIRIUS XM listeners will get extensive coverage with live play-by-play from Augusta National, plus expert analysis leading up to and throughout the event.
Live broadcasts from Augusta will begin at 12:00 pm ET Thursday through Sunday of Masters Week with The Masters Today, a daily preview show that will lead into each day’s on-course play-by-play. The live hole-by-hole coverage will air from 2:00 pm ET through the end of each day’s play giving fans live reports from around the course and access to golfers on and off the leader board. On-course coverage will be immediately followed by a nightly wrap-up show, Masters Replay, that will include a recap of the day’s action with highlights, analysis and interviews with players.
In addition to the live tournament coverage, SIRIUS XM offers a daily lineup of talk shows on XM channel 146 and SIRIUS channel 209 (“Best of XM”), featuring compelling golf talk and expert analysis. In the wake of Tiger’s announcement, speculation about the state of his game is high and SIRIUS XM’s hosts will cover the discussion from every angle, monitoring Tiger’s performance in practice and on the course, interviewing players, and offering a place for fans to call in and express their opinions on Woods’ return.
Fans can tune in every weekday morning from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm ET for live call-in talk shows hosted by golf experts Matt Adams, Brian Katrek and Peter Kessler. Longtime PGA TOUR professional Chris DiMarco hosts his weekly talk show, oPINionated, every Tuesday at 5:00 pm ET with replays throughout the week.
As the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the PGA TOUR, SIRIUS XM Radio offers live coverage of PGA TOUR events plus comprehensive coverage of the world of professional golf on The PGA TOUR Network, available nationwide on XM channel 146 and on SIRIUS channel 209 with the “Best of XM” programming package.
Atlanta teen, the Next Tiger Woods, gets dream shot to compete against the world’s best female golfers
MARIAH STACKHOUSE, GEORGIA WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPION, TO PLAY AGAINST TOP LPGA PLAYERS AT THE MOJO 6 TOURNAMENT IN JAMAICA
Atlanta teen golf prodigy, Mariah Stackhouse, can now say sometimes dreams do come true. The 15-year-old golf phenom was surprised today by her favorite golfer, top LPGA player, Christina Kim, who showed up at her North Clayton High School to personally invite her to compete in the first-ever Mojo 6 (www.themojo6.com), a unique golf tournament being held in Jamaica, April 15-16, 2010. Stackhouse, believed to be the youngest player ever to win the Georgia Women’s Amateur Championship in its 80-year history, will compete against the world’s leading female golfers, including Christina Kim, Suzann Pettersen and Paula Creamer.
Stackhouse, who has been playing golf since she was two, has already been compared by many familiar with the game as being the “next Tiger Woods.” Stackhouse also was the 2007 Atlanta Junior Golf Grand Champion and won the 2007 Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) Girls Championship; and two years ago, scored a 65 in a Southeastern Junior Tour event.
“I’m thrilled to surprise Mariah with the invitation to compete against the world’s best female golfers at The Mojo 6,” said Christina Kim. “The Mojo 6 is poised to start a new era in golf. It was already exciting to participate because of the new format being unveiled. Now, with the addition of Mariah, it’ll truly be a special event. She’s already quite a golfing talent, and is a fantastic representative of the future of women’s golf. I’m sure she has a long career ahead of her, and I can’t wait to see her in action at The Mojo 6.”
Creators of The Mojo 6, Joy Stephenson & Olympic champion Ed Moses offered Stackhouse one of the tournaments highly coveted sixteen (16) spots, stating “When we launched Mojo last year, we wanted it to be about more than creating compelling content, we wanted to create a platform to inspire people to reach for their dreams, and help others do the same. Inviting Mariah to join The Mojo 6 is certainly part of that mission, and we can’t wait to see her play Raceway Golf.”
Stackhouse and 15 top LPGA golfers will be the first to play Raceway Golf (TM) airing on CBS on May 1st and 2nd. Raceway Golf is a new, innovative golf format introduced by Mojo designed to draw out the competitive personalities of LPGA pros through intense showdowns. At The Mojo 6 this spring, the participants will battle Raceway Golf style as they try to knock each other out of the running for the $1 million purse. (*note: Ms. Stackhouse’s winnings, as an amateur, will be donated to charity).
“It’s an honor for Mariah to be invited to compete against some of the world’s top female golfers,” said Ken Stackhouse, Ms. Stackhouse’s father and primary coach. “When the Mojo team contacted us with this idea, the hardest part was not to tell Mariah before the surprise! We just always tell her to do the best she can, and we’re looking forward to going to Jamaica this spring to give Mariah the opportunity to play with the sport’s best athletes.”
Played over two days, this LPGA sanctioned tournament pits 16 players against each other to battle out a series of six-hole matches to crown a winner. “Mojo is working closely with the government of Jamaica, through its Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, and Ministry of Tourism, as well as with the LPGA, to make Raceway Golf exciting for the golfing world as well as those who may not have watched golf in the past,” noted Mojo co-founder and president, Joy Stephenson.
Mojo will package The Mojo 6 in Jamaica for broadcast with additional original content that is not typically aired in conjunction with a professional sporting event. Additional coverage is set to include in-depth interviews with players highlighting what it takes to be among the world’s best female athletes, performances by some of Jamaica’s and the Caribbean’s best-known entertainers, and exclusive “behind the scenes” footage of what it takes to stage an international golf event.
As with all Mojo Marketing & Media properties, The Mojo 6 in Jamaica, and all future The Mojo 6 tournaments, will include activities designed to increase awareness about the importance of charitable giving. Since no two markets are identical, this element of each The Mojo 6 tournament will reflect the unique character, needs and opportunities for charity involvement of its host market.
Additional footage and information about The Mojo 6 is available at www.themojo6.com including a roundtable discussion about the event featuring Paula Creamer, Christina Kim and Suzann Pettersen.