TSN Delivers Live Coverage of all Four Rounds from THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, Beginning Tomorrow

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TORONTO (July 16, 2013) – TSN has coverage of every round from golf’s oldest major, THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, live from the historic Muirfield course in Scotland. Coverage tees off with the hour-long THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW SHOW tomorrow (July 17) at 2 p.m. ET on TSN. TSN’s live coverage of all four rounds begins Thursday, July 18 at 4 a.m. ET and culminates with the final round on Sunday, July 21 at 6 a.m. ET (see below for complete broadcast schedule). Live coverage of THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP is also available on TSN Mobile TV.

TSN golf analyst Bob Weeks is on site at Muirfield filing daily reports for SPORTSCENTRE all week long.

Coming off a strong year with five PGA Tour Top 10 finishes this season, Graham DeLaet of Weyburn, Sask. will compete for the Claret Jug at this year’s THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP. The field at Muirfield features some of the world’s best golfers, including World No. 1-ranked Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, and defending champion Ernie Els. Established in 1891, Muirfield is hosting THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP for the first time since 2002 and the 16^th time 

TSN Digital Coverage
TSN Digital platforms deliver bonus online coverage from Muirfield that goes beyond televised coverage. Fans can view two different live streams of Holes 1 and 18, plus Holes 7, 8, and 9, exclusively on TSN.ca. Fans can also follow Weeks’ popular golf blog along with all the latest news, scores, and stats on TSN Digital Platforms, including the TSN app for iPhone and iPad.

TSN Radio and TEAM Radio Coverage
Bell Media Radio stations across the country will also have live coverage of THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, including TSN Radio 1050 in Toronto, TSN Radio 690 in Montreal, TEAM 1410 in Vancouver, and TEAM 1200 in Ottawa. TSN and TEAM Radio stations will also have fans covered with all the latest news from THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.

In addition, PGA TOUR Sunday Night Rap, hosted by Mark Zecchino and Jim Tatti, will feature in-depth analysis of the weekend’s events, including the winning call, on TSN Radio and Team Radio stations following the conclusion of the Final Round. Fans can also listen live worldwide or on demand at TSN1050.ca and on the TSN app for iPhone and iPad.

Golf on TSN
TSN is home to the biggest and most prestigious tournaments in golf, including all of golf’s majors – THE MASTERS, U.S. OPEN, THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, and the PGA CHAMPIONSHIP – as well as the Ryder Cup, next week’s RBC CANADIAN OPEN and a slate of PGA TOUR events.

TSN’s broadcast schedule for the 142^nd OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP is as follows:

Wednesday, July 17

• Open Championship Preview Show – 2 p.m. ET

Thursday, July 18

• First Round: Part I – 4 a.m. ET
• First Round: Part II – 7 a.m. ET
• First Round Part II (ENCORE) – 7:30 p.m. ET (TSN2)

Friday, July 19

• Second Round: Part I – 4 a.m. ET
• Second Round: Part II – 7 a.m. ET
• Second Round: Part II (ENCORE) – 11 p.m. ET (TSN2)

Saturday, July 20

• Third Round: Part I – 7 a.m. ET
• Third Round: Part II – 9 a.m. ET

Sunday, July 21

• Final Round: Part I – 6 a.m. ET
• Final Round: Part II – 8 a.m. ET

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