PGA TOUR FANTASY: The Players

Here are my fantasy picks for this week:

Yahoo!:

A: Tiger Woods (Backup: Charles Howell III)
B: Justin Rose (Backup: Keegan Bradley)
B: Steve Stricker (Backup: Matt Kuchar)
C: Rickie Fowler (Backup: Adam Scott)

PGATOUR.com: Tiger, Rose, Stricker, Fowler

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THE PLAYERS: PGATour.com’s 2013 Online Coverage Plans

PGATOUR.com, now that they brought everything digital in-house, is expanding their LIVE@ coverage for this week’s Players. Here’s the post on their website about that:

The PGA TOUR swings into the beautiful — and extremely challenging — TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course for THE PLAYERS Championship.

In addition to watching live streaming video coverage from your computer, the video streams will also be available on mobile platforms.

Don’t miss a single shot!

This week, watch live streaming video:
(1) LIVE@ – Exclusive online coverage
PGATOUR.COM covers pivotal holes and key pairings during every round!

• NEW FOR 2013! FOLLOW A GROUP – You’ll be able to follow two groups from start to finish! We’ll spotlight a key group in the morning and then track another key group in the afternoon. Which groups will be featured? Find out by tuning-in during every round?

• FEATURED HOLES – No other hole elicits anxiety like the infamous par-3 No. 17, and you’ll be able to watch every tee shot — will it land on-target or in the drink? Also, watch more coverage from No. 13 as well as check-in on the action leading into the clubhouse on the weekend!

LIVE@ SCHEDULE: FOLLOW A GROUP

Thursday, 5/9: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Starting at 8:39 a.m, watch the group consisting of Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy and Steve Stricker. Starting at 1:39 p.m., watch the group consisting of Sergio Garcia, Luke Donald and K.J. Choi.

Friday, 5/10: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Starting at 8:39 a.m., watch the group consisting of Tiger Woods, Matt Kuchar and Brandt Snedeker. Starting at 1:39 p.m, watch the group consisting of Ernie Els, Dustin Johnson and Billy Horschel.

Saturday, 5/11: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Groups to be determined

Sunday, 5/12: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Groups to be determined

LIVE@ SCHEDULE: FEATURED HOLES

Thursday, 5/9: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday, 5/10: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday, 5/11: 12-7 p.m.

Sunday, 5/12: 12-7 p.m.
• LIVE@: Launch video player

(2) Television coverage
Follow the GOLF Channel simulcast on Thursday and Friday and then follow NBC’s coverage on the weekend.

SIMULCAST SCHEDULE

GOLF Channel (*)
Thursday, 5/9: 1-7 p.m.
Friday, 5/10: 1-7 p.m.
• GOLF Channel: Launch simulcast video player

(*) Live streaming video of the simulcast on GOLF Channel is currently available only to subscribers on Comcast (xfinity), Verizon FiOS, Cablevision (optimum) and suddenlink. When you launch the video player, you’ll be asked to login to your account.

NBC Sports
Saturday, 5/11: 2-7 p.m.
Sunday, 5/12: 2-7 p.m.
• NBC Sports: Launch video player

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PGA TOUR DIGEST: Vol. 6. No. 19

This week on the PGA Tour it is the PGA Tour’s flagship event, The Players from TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Matt Kuchar is the defending champion.

TV Coverage is: Golf Channel, Thursday-Friday, 1-7pm ET and NBC, Saturday-Sunday, 2-7pm ET.

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PGA TOUR FANTASY: New Orleans

Here are my picks for this week:

Yahoo!:

A: Jason Dufner (Backup: Charles Howell III)
B: Justin Rose (Backup: Keegan Bradley)
B: Josh Teater (Backup: Charley Hoffman)
C: Rickie Fowler (Backup: Jordan Spieth)

PGATOUR.com: Dufner, Howell, Rose, Bradley

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PGA TOUR DIGEST: Vol. 6 No. 17

This week it’s the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where Jason Dufner is the defending champion.

TV Coverage is: Tomorrow-Friday, 3-6pm ET, Golf Channel, Saturday-Sunday, 1-2:30pm ET, Golf Channel and 3-6pm ET, CBS.

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PGA TOUR FANTASY: RBC Heritage

Here are my picks for this week.

Yahoo:

A: Jason Dufner (Backup: Bill Haas)
B: Luke Donald (Backup: Jim Furyk)
B: Josh Teater (Backup: Webb Simpson)
C: Billy Horschel (Backup: Jason Day)

PGATOUR.com: Dufner, Donald, Teater, Horschel

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PGA TOUR DIGEST: Vol. 6 No. 16

This week on the PGA Tour is the RBC Heritage from Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

TV Coverage is: Thursday-Friday, Golf Channel, 3-6pm ET, Saturday-Sunday, Golf Channel, 1-2:30pm ET, CBS, 3-6pm ET.

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PGA TOUR FANTASY: Augusta

Here are my picks for this week:

Yahoo:

A: Tiger Woods (Backup: Phil Mickelson)
B: Steve Stricker (Backup: Jim Furyk)
B: Matt Kuchar (Backup: Justin Rose)
C: Russell Henley (Backup: Charl Schwartzel)

PGATOUR.com: Tiger, Phil, Kuchar, Henley

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PGA TOUR DIGEST: Vol. 6 No. 15

It is finally here, the 2013 Masters from Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA. It should be a fantastic week and with Tiger Woods playing the best he has in years I would not be surprised to see him donning the green jacket come Sunday.

TV Coverage is:
Thursday-Friday, 3-7:30pm ET, ESPN
Saturday, 3-7pm ET, CBS
Sunday, 2-7pm ET, CBS

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THE MASTERS: CBS’ 2013 Masters Online Coverage Plans

Here’s CBS Sports’ press release about their non-TV coverage plans for this week:

NEW YORK, N.Y., and AUGUSTA, GA., April 3, 2013 – CBSSports.com, in conjunction with Masters.com, CBS Sports and the Masters Tournament, today announced that Masters Live, live full day video coverage from the Augusta National Golf Club, will return for the 2013 Masters Tournament. With four live channels of golf action, Masters Live will be presented throughout the week of the 2013 Masters, April 8-14, providing more than 90 hours of live video from Augusta National.

The 2013 Masters Live suite of video productions features a line-up of four channels of live golf action from the Masters, including:

Masters On The Range: Now in its third year, the live show originating from the Tournament Practice Range at Augusta National will be available on CBSSports.com, Masters.com and CBS Sports Network. Presented on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Masters week on CBSSports.com and Monday through Sunday on Masters.com and CBS Sports Network, Masters On The Range will feature interviews with players and analysis of the field leading up to the start of the 2013 Masters. Brian Crowell, Billy Kratzert and Bobby Clampett will provide commentary and analysis for Masters On The Range.

Amen Corner: Live streaming video of the 11th, 12th and 13th holes from Augusta National. Grant Boone and Matt Gogel will provide commentary and analysis for Amen Corner.

Hole Nos. 15 & 16: Live streaming video of the 15th and 16th holes from Augusta National. Jerry Foltz and Billy Ray Brown will serve as the announcers for 15 & 16.

Featured Group: Live streaming video of selected groupings as they play holes #10-18 from Augusta National. Andrew Catalon and Kratzert will be providing commentary and analysis of the featured groupings.

Immediately following the conclusion of CBS Sports’ television coverage on Saturday and Sunday, CBSSports.com will present a Masters Live Weekend Recap Show. Hosted by Boone and Gogel, the Masters Live Weekend Recap Show will review all of Saturday’s and Sunday’s action and be available live and on demand.

In addition to the four channels of live golf action and the Masters Live Weekend Recap Show, CBSSports.com will present the following video highlights from the 2013 Masters Tournament:

Highlights from the Par 3 Contest: First played in 1960, the Par 3 Contest has become a beloved Wednesday tradition at the Masters. The 2013 Masters Par 3 Contest will be held on Wednesday, April 10. CBSSports.com will provide video highlights of the action.

Press Room: Video highlights of player interviews conducted in the Interview Room from Augusta National.

Tournament Highlights: Video highlights of play from each day of the 2013 Masters Tournament.

Historical Highlights on Demand: On-demand video of memorable highlights and classic moments from past Masters Tournaments.

Augusta National Aerials: On-demand video fly-overs of the Augusta National Golf Club, allowing fans to enjoy the beauty of one of the most famous golf courses in the world.

All elements of Masters Live will be available free of charge at CBSSports.com and Masters.com.

The Masters, the most renowned tournament in golf, will be broadcast on CBS Sports for the 58th consecutive year, a record for the longest-running sporting event broadcast on one network. This year marks the 77th Masters Tournament, one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year.

Schedule for Masters Live Video on CBSSports.com and Masters.com in 2013

Masters on the Range (Presented Monday-Wednesday on CBSSports.com and Monday-Sunday on Masters.com)

Monday, April 8: 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM

Tuesday, April 9: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Wednesday, April 10: 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Thursday, April 11: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Friday, April 12: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Saturday, April 13: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday, April 14: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Featured Group*

Thursday, April 11: 12:00 Noon – Completion of play

Friday, April 12: 12:00 Noon – Completion of play

Saturday, April 13: 12:30 PM – Completion of play

Sunday, April 14: 12:30 PM – Completion of play

Amen Corner*

Thursday, April 11: 10:45 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday, April 12: 10:45 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, April 13: 11:45 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday, April 14: 11:45 AM – 6:00 PM

15 & 16*

Thursday, April 11: 11:45 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday, April 12: 11:45 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 13: 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Sunday, April 14: 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM

* Start and end times are estimates and subject to change. All times eastern daylight.

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