16-Part Series Gives Viewers a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Trump’s Flourishing Golf Empire with Rare Glimpses into his Day-to-Day Life; “Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf” Debuts January 31 at 9 P.M. ET
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2011) – The return of real estate giant and television personality Donald Trump in Golf Channel’s intriguing original series Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf begins Jan. 31 at 9 p.m. ET with an all-new second season. This season of Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf will follow Mr. Trump on and off the golf course, chronicling everything from the evolution of a high profile golf course deal to behind-the-scenes of the daily aspects of his life. Each 30-minute episode will give viewers unprecedented access inside the exclusive world of Trump.
The 16-part second season will travel with Donald Trump on business trips to some of his most impressive golf courses in Scotland, New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. With appearances by his family members and Trump Organization executives, including Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf goes behind-the-scenes to show a developing and successful golf empire. But it’s not all business, as viewers have an opportunity to see the lighter side of Trump with trips to Las Vegas for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant, a lesson with the world’s top golf instructor Hank Haney and a celebrity-filled New Years Eve soiree at the exclusive Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.
In addition to documenting the ins and outs of Trump Golf, Trump will head back to the links and host an array of celebrity match-ups on his famed golf properties.
“Donald Trump is one of today’s most intriguing personalities and his successful businesses continue to fascinate millions,” said Tom Stathakes, Golf Channel senior vice president of programming, production and operations. “We are very excited to share with our dedicated viewers the second season of Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf.”
Donald J. Trump added, “The second season of Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf will be even more exciting than our first. I’m looking forward to a wonderful season for both participants and viewers, and I can promise everyone a fantastic time. Be sure to tune in!”
The second season of Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf joins an exciting roster of unprecedented original programming for Golf Channel. Earlier this month, Golf Channel generated record numbers with the season three premiere of The Haney Project featuring Rush Limbaugh. The network also debuted its first-ever morning show,Morning Drive, along with the inspiring doc-reality series Pipe Dream, chronicling a homeless man’s quest to reclaim golf glory.
Trump also is the creator and star of NBC’s highly rated The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice. Donald J. Trump’s Fabulous World of Golf is produced by Golf Channel in conjunction with The WorkShop, LLC. an independent multi-media production company based in Bryn Mawr, Penn.
About Donald J. Trump
Donald J. Trump, one of the foremost golf course developers in the world, is committed to creating the finest portfolio of award-winning courses and their accompanying amenities. From Scotland to the Caribbean, Trump golf courses offer a new level of challenge, luxury, service and performance that have become synonymous with the Trump Golf brand experience. Trump National and International Golf Clubs are some of the most sought after clubs worldwide and are considered to have the highest standards in landscaping, golf course design, management and membership. Mr. Trump currently owns and operates the #1 ranked golf course in the state of California – Trump National Golf Club, Los Angeles and the #1 ranked golf club in the state of Florida, Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach County along with several other nationally acclaimed and ranked courses such as Trump National Golf Clubs in Bedminster and Colts Neck, both in New Jersey, Westchester, New York and Washington D.C.
Additionally, Mr. Trump owns Trump International Golf Club, Puerto Rico which is ranked #10 in the Best Tour Courses by Golfweek, and is developing Trump Golf Links Scotland, a billion dollar project which will be the largest golf and mixed use development in Europe. In December 2009, Mr. Trump purchased Trump National Golf Club, Philadelphia and Trump National Golf Club, Hudson Valley, further adding to his exceptional golf portfolio. Trump courses combine the most spectacular landscapes with the talents of the world’s best golf course architects such as the Fazio Family, Pete Dye and Martin Hawtree, creating a timeless blend of beauty and challenge on every hole.
About Golf Channel
Golf Channel is a multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla. The Golf Channel cable network, co-founded by Arnold Palmer and a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK), is available in more than 140 million homes worldwide through cable, satellite and wireless companies. Exclusive partnerships with the world’s top tours allow Golf Channel to feature more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, added to a programming schedule distinguished by golf’s best news, instruction and original programming. Golf Channel’s digital platform of businesses is led by GolfChannel.com, the top golf destination on the Internet, delivering unmatched coverage of the world of golf, as well as services that help the recreational player with how to play, what to play and where to play golf.
Contact:
Dan Higgins, Golf Channel Public Relations, 407-355-4018, dhiggins@golfchannel.com
Callie Burrows, Dan Klores Communications, 212-981-5209, callie_burrows@dkcnews.com