Playing lessons begins Sept. 13 with episodes featuring top QBs Romo, Ryan and Rodgers; Steelers great Bettis reunited with college coach Lou Holtz
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2011) – With the return of the National Football League to NBC Sports, Golf Channel is joining the celebration with five weeks of NFL-themed programming beginning Tuesday.
A special, four-part, NFL-themed Playing Lessons series begins Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, and will feature current and former stars of the NFL, playing with PGA TOUR pro and current Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee. Each Tuesday episode will air following a NBC Sunday Night Football telecast, which will showcase the current or former team of the NFL star featured on the show.
NBC
Sept. 11
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets
Golf Channel
Sept. 13
Playing Lessons: Tony Romo
Sept. 18
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons
Sept. 20
Playing Lessons: Matt Ryan
Sept. 25
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts
Sept. 27
Playing Lessons: Jerome Bettis & Lou Holtz
Oct. 9
Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons
Oct. 11
Playing Lessons: Aaron Rodgers
One of Golf Channel’s more popular instructional series, Playing Lessons has featured some of the world’s top touring professionals talking through a round of golf with celebrities from the world of sports, Hollywood and television. During each episode, the pro discusses strategy, course management, shot selection and a variety of tips, as well as the featured celebrity’s career highlights.
Contact:
Dan Higgins
Golf Channel
t: 407-355-4018
e: dhiggins@golfchannel.com
Jeremy Friedman
Golf Channel
t: 407-355-4058
e: jfriedman@golfchannel.com
