2011 Deutsche Bank Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP, the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, is underway at TPC Boston in Norton, Massachusetts. Troy Matteson has the early clubhouse lead after a first-round 65.


Purse: $8 million
Winner’s share: $1.35 million
Defending champion: Charley Hoffman (at right)

2011 Deutsche Bank Championship Leaderboard

Field
Course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
FedEx Cup guidebook


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Deutsche Bank Championship is on Golf Channel and NBC.

Fri, Sept 2
3-6 p.m. (GOLF)

Sat, Sept 3
3-6 p.m. (GOLF)

Sun, Sept 4
1-3 p.m. (GOLF) & 3-6 p.m. (NBC)

Mon, Sept 5
12-2 p.m. (GOLF) & 2-6 p.m. (NBC)

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 Barclays TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 BARCLAYS, THE FIRST EVENT of the FedEx Cup Playoffs is off to a weather-interrupted start at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey. With the rain-delayed first round still in progress, Harrison Frazar is the early leader at 7 under.

The tournament is expected to be threatened by Hurricane Irene as the storm moves up the Atlantic coastline this weekend. PGA Tour officials are mulling their options for completing the first leg of the playoffs. One is to play 36 holes on Saturday and award the trophy before Irene reaches New Jersey. Another option is to finish on Monday or Tuesday.


Purse: $8 million
Winner’s share: $1.35 million
Defending champion: Matt Kuchar (at right)

2011 Barclays Leaderboard

Field
Course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
FedEx Cup guidebook


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Barclays is on Golf Channel and CBS.

Thursday, August 25
3-6 p.m. - Golf Channel

Friday, August 26
3-6 p.m. - Golf Channel

Saturday, August 27
1-2:30 p.m. - Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. - CBS

Sunday, August 28
12-1:30 p.m. - Golf Channel, 2-6 p.m. - CBS

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 PGA Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP is underway at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia. With the first round still in progress, Steve Stricker (photo) is the clubhouse leader after carding a 7-under 63. Jerry Kelly, who shot 65, is two back. Scott Verplank finished with a 67. Tiger Woods shot a 77, his highest round ever in the PGA Championship.


Purse: $7.5 million
Winner’s share: $1.35 million
Defending champion: Martin Kaymer

2011 PGA Championship Leaderboard

Field
Course
Tee times
Live report
Tournament overview
Tournament news


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 PGA Championship is on TNT and CBS.

Thu, 8/11
2-7 pm ET, TNT

Fri, 8/12
2-7 pm ET, TNT

Sat, 8/13
11 am - 2 pm ET, TNT
2-7 pm ET, CBS

Sun, 8/14
11 am - 2 pm ET, TNT
2-7 pm ET, CBS


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 WGC-BRIDGESTONE INVITATIONAL tees off on Thursday at Firestone Country Club (South Course) in Akron, Ohio. Tiger Woods returns to action after an 11-week injury layoff. Woods will be paired in the first two rounds with British Open champion Darren Clarke. A field of 76 players will compete for an $8.5 million purse. The event has no cut, assuring Woods of four competitive rounds in advance of next week’s PGA Championship.


Purse: $8.5 million
Winner’s share: $1.4 million
Defending champion: Hunter Mahan (at right)

2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Leaderboard

Field
Course
Tee times
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tournament video


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational is
on Golf Channel and CBS.

Thu, 8/4
2-6 pm ET, GOLF

Fri, 8/5
2-6 pm ET, GOLF

Sat, 8/6
2-6 pm ET, CBS

Sun, 8/7
2-6 pm ET, CBS

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 RBC Canadian Open TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 RBC Canadian Open is being played in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. Kris Banks was the first-round leader with a 3-under 67. Scott Piercy is currently leading at 4 under with the second round in progress. Paul Goydos and Banks, who hasn’t teed off, are one back.


Purse: $5.2 million
Winner’s share: $936,000
Defending champion: Carl Pettersson (at right)

2011 RBC Canadian Open Leaderboard

Field
Course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
RBC Canadian Open website


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 RBC Canadian Open
is on Golf Channel and CBS.

Fri, 7/22:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 7/23:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 7/24:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 British Open TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 BRITISH OPEN, the 140th edition of golf’s oldest major, gets underway on Thursday at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent, England. Louis Oosthuizen defends in an international field of 156 players.


Purse: $7.3 million
Winner’s share: $1,305,593
Defending champion: Louis Oosthuizen


The field
Tee times
Player profiles
Course overview
Open Championship news
The Claret Jug
Past champions
Royal St. George’s website

2011 British Open Leaderboard


TV SCHEDULE

There will be lots of live TV coverage of the 2011 British Open.

United States

Thu, July 14
ESPN 4 AM-6 PM ET

Fri, July 15
ESPN 4 AM-6 PM ET

Sat, July 16
ESPN 7 AM-2:30 PM ET

Sun, July 17
ESPN 6 AM-1:30 PM ET

United Kingdom

Thursday 14 July
BBC Two, HD, Red Button and online (0900-2000)
Highlights - BBCi (2000-2030)

Friday 15 July
BBC Two, HD, Red Button and online (0900-2000)
Highlights - BBCi 2000-2030

Saturday 16 July
BBC One, HD, Red Button and online (1000-1200)
BBC One, HD, Red Button and online (1210-1715)
BBC Two, HD, Red Button and online (1715-1900)

Sunday 17 July
BBC Two, HD, Red Button and online (1100-1245)
BBC One, HD, Red Button and online (1245-1900)

Canada

Thu, July 14
TSN 4 AM-1 AM ET

Fri, July 15
TSN 4 AM-1 AM ET

Sat, July 16
TSN 7 AM- 4 AM ET

Sun, July 17
TSN 6 AM-3 AM ET

Australia

(Australian TV times via Aussie Golfer.)

Thu, July 15
Fox Sports 6 PM-4 AM

Fri, July 16
Fox Sports 6 PM-4 AM

Sat, July 17
Fox Sports 7 PM-4 AM

Sun, July 18
Fox Sports 8 PM-4 AM


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 AT&T National TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 AT&T National is underway at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Four players are on the board with 3-under 67s. The first round is still in progress.


Purse: $6.2 million
Winner’s share: $1.116 million
Defending champion: Justin Rose

2011 AT&T National Leaderboard

Field
Course
Tee times
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
Official program
AT&T National website


(Photo: Tiger Woods is hosting, but not playing.)



TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 AT&T National is on Golf Channel and CBS.

Thu, 6/30:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 7/1:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 7/2:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 7/3:
CBS 3p - 6:30p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 Wegmans LPGA Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 WEGMANS LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP tees off on Thursday at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. The second longest-running tournament in LPGA history, the LPGA Championship began in 1955 and is the second of four majors on the ladies tour.

Cristie Kerr defends. Last year Kerr shot 19-under 269 for a record-setting 12-stroke victory. Kerr has three consecutive runner-up finishes coming in. Rolex Rankings No. 1 Yani Tseng won the most recent tour event, the LPGA State Farm Classic.

Stacy Lewis (pictured at left), winner of the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the year’s first major, shared her thoughts on Locust Hill.

“I like this course. I’ve played well here the last couple of years, too. Off the tee, you actually have to hit some shots left-to-right, a little bit of a fade. That sets up really well for me. This course is just all about fairways and greens. The simpler you keep it, the less you are in the rough. That’s what’s going to end up winning the golf tournament.”



Purse: $2.5 million
Winner’s share: $375,000
Defending champion: Cristie Kerr
Course: Locust Hill Country Club, Par 72, 6,506 yards

2011 Wegmans LPGA Championship Leaderboard

Tournament preview
Final field
Pairings
Interviews
Wegmans LPGA Championship website

TV SCHEDULE

All TV coverage of the 2011 Wegmans LPGA Championship is on Golf Channel.

Thu, June 23
12:30-2:30 PM

Fri, June 24
12:30-2:30 PM ET

Sat, June 25
4:00-7:00 PM ET

Sun, June 26
4:00-7:00 PM ET

−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 U.S. Open TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

Editor’s note: I’m springing out of my armchair to spend the week at the 2011 U.S. Open. Beginning on Wednesday I’ll be at Congressional Country Club covering the year’s second major. Share your U.S. Open thoughts: Comment below or email me at armchairgolfer@gmail.com.

THE 2011 U.S. OPEN tees off on Thursday at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Ernie Els took home the trophy on the national championship’s most recent visit to Congressional in 1997. In 1964 Ken Venturi survived triple-digit heat to win at Congressional, the last U.S. Open to include two rounds (36 holes) on the final day.

Purse: $7.5 million
Winner’s share: $1.35 million
Defending champion: Graeme McDowell

2011 U.S. Open Leaderboard

Field
Course overview
Course tour
Tee times
U.S. Open history
U.S. Open news
Official U.S. Open website
2011 U.S. Open Spectator Guide (PDF)


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 U.S. Open is on ESPN and NBC.

Thu, 6/16
10 AM-3 PM ET (ESPN)
3-5 PM ET (NBC)
5-7 PM ET (ESPN)

Fri, 6/17
10 AM-3 PM ET (ESPN)
3-5 PM ET (NBC)
5-7 PM ET (ESPN)

Sat, 6/18
2-8 PM ET (NBC)

Sun, 6/19
1:30-7:30 PM ET

−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 U.S. Open: Play the Groupings Name Game

Cristie Kerr Defends at LPGA State Farm Classic

CRISTIE KERR WILL DEFEND the first of two consecutive titles this week when she tees off at Panther Creek Country Club on Thursday in the $1.7 million LPGA State Farm Classic. Last year Kerr scorched the Springfield, Illinois, course with a 22-under winning total. It included a 63 in the third round. She followed that performance with a record-setting 12-stroke victory at the Wegmans LPGA Championship (a major), which will be played in Pittsford, New York, in two weeks.

Kerr has posted two consecutive runner-up finishes and has five top-10 finishes in eight events this season. She is No. 4 in the Rolex Rankings.


Purse: $1.7 million
Defending champion: Cristie Kerr
Course: Panther Creek Country Club, Par 72, 6,746 yards

2011 LPGA State Farm Classic Leaderboard

Tournament preview
Final field
Pairings
LPGA State Farm Classic website


TV SCHEDULE

All TV coverage of the 2011 LPGA State Farm Classic is on Golf Channel.

Thu, Jun 09
6:30-8:30 PM ET

Fri, Jun 10
6:30-8:30 PM ET

Sat, Jun 11
6:30-9:30 PM ET

Sun, Jun 12
7:00-9:30 PM ET


−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 Memorial Tournament TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT is underway at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Chris Riley is the early leader after shooting a 6-under 66. The first round is still in progress.



Purse: $6.2 million
Winner’s share: $1.116 million
Defending champion: Justin Rose



2011 Memorial Tournament Leaderboard

Field
Course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
Memorial Tournament website


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Memorial Tournament is on Golf Channel and CBS.

Thu, 6/2:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 6/3:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 6/4:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 6/5:
CBS 2:30p - 6p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

2011 Wells Fargo Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP is underway at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hyundai Tournament of Champions winner Jonathan Byrd and David Toms are the early leaders with 66s. The first round is still in progress.

Purse: $6.5 million
Winner’s share: $1.152 million
Defending champion: Rory McIlroy

2011 Wells Fargo Championship Leaderboard

Inside the field
Inside the course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
Wells Fargo Championship website


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Wells Fargo Championship is on Golf Channel and CBS.

Thu, 5/5:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 5/6:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 5/7:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 5/8:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

2011 Zurich Classic TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 ZURICH CLASSIC IS UNDERWAY at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana. Joe Durant is the early leader with a 67. The first round is still in progress.

Purse: $6.4 million
Winner’s share: $1.116 million
Defending champion: Jason Bohn


2011 Zurich Classic Leaderboard


Inside the field
Inside the course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
Zurich Classic website



TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Zurich Classic is on Golf Channel and CBS.

Thu, 4/28:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 4/29:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 4/30:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 5/1:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

2011 Heritage TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 HERITAGE IS UNDERWAY at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Garrett Willis is the early leader after posting a 7-under 64. The first round is still in progress.



Purse: $5.7 million
Winner’s share: $1.026 million
Defending champion: Jim Furyk




2011 Heritage Leaderboard


Inside the field
Inside the course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
Heritage website


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Heritage is on Golf Channel and CBS.

Thu, 4/21:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 4/22:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 4/23:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 4/24:
CBS 3p - 6p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times


−The Armchair Golfer

2011 Masters TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

HELLO, FRIENDS, AND WELCOME to the 2011 Masters. This is Jim Nan ... er, sorry. I got carried away. It’s Masters week, golf fans! Magnolia Lane, azaleas, Amen Corner, pimento cheese sandwiches and Chuck Norris-style security.

MASTERS NEED TO KNOW

Purse: $7.5 million
Winner’s share: A bundle, but they’re really playing for the Green Jacket
Defending champion: Phil Mickelson

2011 Masters Leaderboard

Masters field
Augusta National Golf Club
First and second round tee times
Masters photo gallery
Masters newsroom
Masters tournament information
Masters winners
Official Masters site

ARMCHAIR GOLF Masters Vault

Assorted past stories.

The Roars of Augusta
13 Things We Still Know After the Masters
Errie Ball: Last Man Standing from First Masters
Q&A: Walker Inman Jr.: First Augusta Native to Play in Masters
Masters Food: A Tradition Unlike Any Other
Q&A: SI’s Jim Gorant on the Masters

TV SCHEDULE

Between Golf Channel, ESPN and CBS, roughly a gazillion hours of TV coverage are scheduled for the 2011 Masters. If your TV is on, you’re bound to catch it.

Wed, April 6
ESPN 3-5 PM ET
GOLF 6-8 PM ET

Thu, April 7
ESPN 3-7:30 PM ET
GOLF 8 AM-3 PM and 7:30-9:30 PM ET
Sirius/XM 2-8 PM ET

Fri, April 8
ESPN 3-7:30 PM ET
GOLF 8 AM-3 PM and 7:30-9:30 PM ET
Sirius/XM 2-8 PM ET

Sat, April 9
CBS 3:30-7 PM ET
GOLF 12:30-3:30 PM and 7-9 PM ET
Sirius/XM 2-7 PM ET

Sun, April 10
CBS 2-7 PM ET
GOLF 12:30-3:30 PM and 7-9 PM ET
Sirius/XM 2-7 PM ET

−The Armchair Golfer

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2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 ARNOLD PALMER INVITATIONAL is underway at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.

Purse: $6 million
Winner’s share: $1.08 million
Defending champion: Ernie Els


2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational Leaderboard


Inside the field
Inside the course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
Live@ Arnold Palmer Invitational
Arnold Palmer Invitational website



TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational is on Golf Channel and NBC.

Thu, 3/24:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 3/25:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 3/26:
NBC 2:30p - 6p ET

Sun, 3/27:
NBC 2:30p - 6p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times

−The Armchair Golfer

2011 Transitions Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 TRANSITIONS CHAMPIONSHIP is underway at Innisbrook Resort-Copperhead in Palm Harbor, Florida. 2010 Player of the Year Jim Furyk defends his title in a field that includes 25 of the top 60 players in the world, including king-of-the-hill Martin Kaymer.

Purse: $5.7 million
Winner’s share: $972,000
Defending champion: Jim Furyk

Inside the field
Inside the course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Tour report
Transitions Championship website

2011 Transitions Championship Leaderboard

TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Transitions Championship is on Golf Channel and NBC.

Thu, 3/17:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 3/18:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 3/19:
GOLF 1p - 3p ET

Sun, 3/20:
GOLF 1p - 3p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times

−The Armchair Golfer

2011 WGC-Cadillac Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 WGC-CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIP is underway at TPC Blue Monster at Doral in Miami, Florida. A strong wind storm delayed first-round play, which will be completed on Friday. Hunter Mahan leads at 7 under par.


Purse: $8.5 million
Winner’s share: $1.4 million
Defending champion: Ernie Els

The field
The course
Tee times
Interviews
Tournament news
Shot Tracker
Video
Photo Gallery


2011 WGC-Cadillac Championship Leaderboard


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 WGC-Cadillac Championship is on Golf Channel and NBC.

Fri, 3/10
GOLF 2pm – 6pm ET

Sat, 3/11
GOLF 2pm – 6pm ET

Sun, 3/12
NBC 3pm – 7pm ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times

−The Armchair Golfer

2011 Honda Classic TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

THE 2011 HONDA CLASSIC is underway at PGA National Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Spencer Levin is the early leader with a 3-under 67. There are a handful of 68s in windy conditions.

Purse: $5.7 million
Winner’s share: $1.008 million
Defending champion: Camilo Villegas


Inside the field
Inside the course
Tee times
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Interviews
ShotLink: PGA National Champion Course
Honda Classic website



2011 Honda Classic Leaderboard


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 Honda Classic is on Golf Channel and NBC.

Thu, 3/3:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Fri, 3/4:
GOLF 3p - 6p ET

Sat, 3/5:
NBC 3p - 6p ET

Sun, 3/6:
NBC 3p - 6p ET

SIRIUS-XM broadcast times

−The Armchair Golfer

2011 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship TV Schedule and Tournament Notes

Tiger made a clutch birdie on 18 to square his match
with Thomas Bjorn, and then lost on the 19th hole.

THE 2011 WGC-ACCENTURE MATCH PLAY Championship is underway at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain, in Marana, Arizona. The field of 64 sliced in half. Early high-seed exits: Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, Ian Poulter, Dustin Johnson and Retief Goosen. This is match play, folks. Anything can happen.

Purse: $8.5 million
Winner’s share: $1.4 million
Defending champion: Ian Poulter

The brackets
The course
Tournament overview
Tournament news
Video
Interviews
WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship website


2011 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship Live Scoring


TV SCHEDULE

TV coverage of the 2011 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship is on Golf Channel and NBC. All times Eastern.

GOLF
Wed 12 – 6 pm
Thu 2 – 6 pm
Fri 2 – 6 pm
Sat 12 – 2 pm
Sun 9 – 1 pm

NBC
Sat 2 – 6 pm
Sun 2 – 6 pm

−The Armchair Golfer