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CBS SPORTS BROADCASTS PGA TOUR'S INUAGURAL "THE GREENBRIER CLASSIC" FROM "OLD WHITE" COURSE IN WEST VIRGINIA, JULY 31-AUGUST 1

The PGA TOUR moves to White Sulphur Springs in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia this week for the inaugural GREENBRIER CLASSIC.  CBS Sports wil be on hand with third- and final-round coverage of the Greenbrier Classic from the venerable Old White course on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, Aug. 1 (3:00-6:00 PM, ET, both days), live on the CBS Television Network.

Jim Nantz, the 2009 Emmy Award Winner for "Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-by-Play" and 2009 National Sportscaster of the Year, serves as anchor of CBS Sports' golf coverage. Sir Nick Faldo, winner of six major championships and more than 40 tournaments worldwide, serves as lead analyst. Ian Baker-Finch calls the action at the 17th hole and Peter Kostis at the 16th hole.  David Feherty serves as on-course reporter.

The Greenbrier is an award-winning resort and a National Historic Landmark in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains. The Greenbrier's original of three courses, Old White, will measure 7.013 yards and play to par 70 this week.  Sam Snead, World Golf Hall of Famer and the winningest player in PGA TOUR history, was the resort's pro for 29 years and served as Golf Professional Emeritus from 1993 until his death in 2002.

Kenny Perry from nearby Kentucky should be a gallery favorite this week and is dedicating his play to the 29 families affected by the West Virginia mining disaster by pledging $2,000 for every birdie he makes. In addition, funds raised through the Greenbrier Classic will be donated to the families through the West Virginia Council of Churches.  Other players with local ties include J.B. Holmes from Campbellsville, Kent., Johnson Wagner and Brendon De Jonge who both attended Virginia Tech.  They will be part of an impressive field that includes Jim Furyk, Sergio Garcia,  Nick Watney,  Trevor Immelman, Matt Kuchar, Justin Leonard, Davis Love III, Kevin Na, Steve Marino, Rocco Mediate, Ricky Barnes, J.J. Henry, Paul Goydos, Ben Crane, Charley Hoffman, Tim Herron, Brian Gay, Brandt Snedeker, Tom Pernice, Jr., Boo Weekley and David Toms.

  

Lance Barrow is Coordinating Producer and Steve Milton is Director of CBS Sports' golf coverage.  Harold Bryant is Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.

 

 

 

2010 CBS GOLF  SCHEDULE

 

 

Broadcast Dates

And Times (PM, ET)                         Tournament                            Location         

 

July 31 (3:00-6:00 PM)                      The Greenbrier Classic           The Old White Course

Aug. 1 (3:00-6:00 PM)                                                                         White Sulphur Springs, WV

 

Aug. 7 (2:00-6:00 PM)                       WGC-Bridgestone                   Firestone Country Club                    

Aug. 8 (1:00-6:00 PM)                        Invitational                              Akron, OH

 

Aug. 12 (12:37-1:07 AM)                   PGA Championship                 The Straits Course, Whistling Straits

Aug. 13 (12:37-1:07 AM)                                                                    Kohler, WI

Aug. 14 (2:00-7:00 PM)                      

Aug. 15 (2:00-7:00 PM)

 

Aug. 21 (2:00-5:00 PM)                     Wyndham Championship        Sedgefield Country Club

Aug. 22 (2:00-5:00 PM)                                                                       Greensboro, NC

 

Aug. 28 (3:00-6:00 PM)                      The Barclays                         Ridgewood Country Club

Aug. 29 (2:00-6:00 PM)                                                                      Paramus, NJ

 

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CBS Sports Contact:  Robin Brendle                (212) 975-1533           rlbrendle@cbs.com