NBC Sports Group to devote more than 60 hours of coverage to the U.S. Open Championship | World Golf News

NBC Sports Group to devote more than 60 hours of coverage to the US Open

45 HOURS OF ON-SITE NEWS COVERAGE: Golf Channel has planned 45 hours of live, wraparound news coverage of the U.S. Open throughout the week, featuring highlights, inside analysis, player interviews and news conferences, special guest appearances and compelling features. Headlined by its franchise show – Live From the U.S. Open – coverage will begin Monday with pre-tournament news conferences and conclude Sunday with a two-hour recap show. Live From the U.S. Open will originate from two sets at The Olympic Club – the main stage overlooking the clubhouse and a roundtable stage on the driving range. Live From coverage on Monday and Tuesday will include pre-tournament player news conferences in the afternoon, followed by shows in primetime each evening, and the show will precede and follow tournament play Thursday-Sunday. Morning Drive, the network’s weekday morning show, will...

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