DirecTV after completing 2009 the U.S. Open Championship coverage in June will end the golf coverage this year with “The Open Championship” coverage on July 16 and 17. DirecTV will bring the 138th Open Championship on four-screens-in-one HD Mix channel to treat the golf fans with “The British Open Experience.”
DirecTV subscribers will be presented with high-definition coverage on three channels and also on TNT’s live coverage of the Open’s first two rounds.
DirecTV’s Mix Channel viewers will see the home network channel and three additional channels:
Featured Holes – Devoted exclusively to a trio of Turnberry’s most historic and renowned holes 9, 10 and 11, over the tournament’s first two rounds.
18th Hole – May be the most famous among the 7,204 yards of winding links at Turnberry, the 18th hole has been lengthened by 29 yards with a third bunker added at driving distance, along with two bunkers protecting the approach.
Highlights Channel – Offers updating highlights throughout the day, plus interviews with the top golfers as they start or finish their rounds.
Eric Shanks, executive vice president, DIRECTV Entertainment said “With the addition of The Open Championship to our interactive service lineup, DIRECTV will have complete coverage of all eight golf and tennis championships, a level of sports programming unmatched in the pay TV industry, our expanded, multiple channel coverage of the tournament is the best way to experience the scenic beauty and treacherous cliff-top holes of the course and get a true sense of appreciation for the challenge golfers are facing.”
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