Golf Channel Offering "Alternate Shot" Coverage Of Ryder Cup

Do I dare say this sounds more fun than the real Ryder Cup telecast for American viewers?

BTW, note those telecast hours. Live, baby!

For Immediate Release...

Golf Channel’s Ryder Cup Alternate Shot Telecast Features Additional View with Host David Feherty, Former Ryder Cup Captains and Players, and Golf Channel’s Gary Williams
 
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2014) – A first-time, exclusive collaboration between NBC and Golf Channel at the 2014 Ryder Cup, Sept. 22-28, will present 71.5 hours of unprecedented coverage designed to bring fans closer to the action of one of the world’s most exciting sporting events. Debuting this year will be Golf Channel’s Ryder Cup Alternate Shot coverage, which will feature a different view of the action that complements NBC’s live weekend coverage.
 
“As NBC Sports Group unparalleled coverage of the 2014 Ryder Cup, one of the most unique events in sports, this coordinated effort between Golf Channel and NBC will super-serve fans’ appetite for the passion and patriotism that surrounds this event,” said Golf Channel Executive Producer Molly Solomon. “The Ryder Cup Alternate Shot coverage will be perfect complement to NBC’s coverage, and will showcase the unconventional Feherty and legends from past Ryder Cups discussing the action like only they can, because they have stood on Ryder Cup first tees with the hopes of their nation on their shoulders.”
 
“Tom’s team is the hungry, young underdog in this contest,” said Feherty.  “We’ll talk about that during Alternate Shot coverage and will show viewers a different spin on analysis, as well as give them a fun and informative way to enjoy the Ryder Cup.  It’ll also be fun for me because I’ll get to argue with Wadkins all day.”
 
GOLF CHANNEL’S RYDER CUP ALTERNATE SHOT: Hosted by the outspoken, Emmy-nominated David Feherty – former 1991 Ryder Cup European Team member, but now a proud American citizen and host of the award-winning Feherty – and Morning Drive host Gary Williams. Former U.S. Ryder Cup Captain (1995) and player (1977-93) Lanny Wadkins – who is second only to Arnold Palmer with the most Ryder Cup matches ever won by an American – and former U.S. Ryder Cup team members David Duval (1999-2002) and Justin Leonard (1997-99, 2008) will join the Feherty and Williams in studio to help break down the matches through lively discussion and analysis. Additional features of the Ryder Cup Alternate Shot telecast include:
 
·  Conversations from Scotland with former Ryder Cup players and captains:
o   Sir Nick Faldo:  European Team Captain 2008; Player 1977-97 – played in more Ryder Cups (11) than any other player in history; also will contribute all week to Golf Channel’s Live From the Ryder Cup telecasts
o   Colin Montgomerie:  European Team Captain 2010; Player 1991-2006 – tied for the most singles matches won in Ryder Cup history.
o   Corey Pavin:  U.S. Captain 2010; Player 1991-95
o   Tony Jacklin: European Team Captain 1983-89; Player 1967-79
o   Darren Clarke:  European Team Vice Captain 2010-12; Player 1997-2006
o   Peter Alliss:  eight-time Ryder Cup player for Great Britain (1953-69); known as the “Voice of Golf” and one of the all-time great golf commentators.
o   Jesper Parnevik:  European Team player (1997-2002)

· Viewers also will be treated to alternative live coverage throughout the Ryder Cup Alternate Shot telecast via the world satellite feed hosted by members of the European broadcast team regularly featured on Golf Channel.

· An on-screen graphic frame, similar to Golf Channel’s Spotlight coverage of PGA TOUR events, will highlight real-time statistics, as well as social media conversation surrounding the Ryder Cup.

· Hands-on analysis using Golf Channel’s simulator, which will feature a virtual version of the Centenary Course at Gleneagles.

Oh...that's not necessary. Unless you're taking us through Jack's renovation of David McLay Kidd's renovation of Jack's design?

NBC SPORTS GROUP’S LIVE RYDER CUP COVERAGE (all times ET)
 
Friday, Sept. 26      Ryder Cup – Day One    2:30 a.m.-1 p.m.          Golf Channel
 
Saturday, Sept. 27  Ryder Cup – Day Two    3 a.m.-1 p.m.               NBC*
                             Ryder Cup Alternate Shot  3 a.m.-11:30 a.m.        Golf Channel
 
*Coverage on NBC will begin at the conclusion of regularly scheduled late-night programming in Mountain and Pacific time zones. Streaming will be available via NBC Sports Live Extra
 
Sunday, Sept. 28  Ryder Cup – Final Day           7 a.m.-1 p.m.               NBC
                           Ryder Cup Alternate Shot       7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.        Golf Channel