Reigning Masters champion defends, highlights weekend TV schedule for golf fans
Watch reigning Masters champion Bubba Watson defend his Zurich Open title this weekend.Here is a look at this weekend's pro tour golf schedule:
PGA TOUR
Event: Zurich Classic
When and where: Thursday-Sunday; Avondale, La.
Course: TPC Louisiana (7,425 yards, par 72)
Purse: $6.4 million
Winner's share: $1,152,000
TV: Golf Channel (Thursday, 3-6 p.m., 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Friday, 12:30-3:30 a.m., 3-6 p.m., 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30-3:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1-2:30 p.m., 8:30-11:30 p.m.) and CBS (Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 p.m.).
2011 winner: Bubba Watson
LPGA TOUR
Event: Mobile Bay LPGA Classic
When and where: Thursday-Sunday; Mobile, Ala.
Course: Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Magnolia Grove, The Crossings (6,521 yards, par 72).
Purse: $1.25 million
Winner's share: $187,500
TV: Golf Channel (Thursday-Friday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 3-6 p.m.; Sunday, midnight-3 a.m., 3-6 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30-3 a.m.).
2011 winner: Maria Hjorth
EUROPEAN TOUR/ASIAN TOUR
Event: Ballantine's Championship
When and where: Thursday-Sunday; Seoul, South Korea.
Course: Blackstone Golf Club (7,237 yards, par 72).
Purse: $2.9 million
Winner's share: $484,400
TV: Golf Channel (Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.).
2011 winner: Lee Westwood
NATIONWIDE TOUR
Event: South Georgia Classic
When and where: Thursday-Sunday; Valdosta, Ga.
Course: Kinderlou Forest Golf Club (7,781 yards, par 72).
Purse: $625,000
Winner's share: $112,500
TV: None.
2011 winner: Ted Potter Jr.
CHAMPIONS TOUR
Next event: Insperity Championship, May 4-6, The Woodlands Country Club, The Woodlands, Texas.
ON THE AIR
Western Mass. Golf Radio Show
WEEI 105.5 FM, 7-8 a.m. Saturday
Hosts: Jay Nomakeo, Steve Magargal, Russ Held
In the Bunker with Daril Pacinella
WHLL 1450 AM, 4-5 p.m. Friday
Host: Daril Pacinella
Guest: Tee Party honoree Francis Kringle