TNT and PGA.com will present the 92nd PGA Championship in 3D on Thursday, Aug. 12 and Friday, Aug. 13. TNT’s 3D coverage will focus on the par-3 12th and 17th holes at Whistling Straits from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET each day.
The PGA Championship will be available in 3D on TNT on Bright House Networks, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox Communications, DIRECTV, and Time Warner Cable.
2002 PGA Champion Rich Beem and Vince Cellini will host the coverage and provide commentary and analysis on the holes. Beem also will provide analysis throughout the weekend during PGA.com’s extensive 2D online offerings.
Eight cameras will be used to produce 3D coverage with a unique look at course action and give fans a one-of-a-kind visual experience to watch the world’s best golfers play the course’s challenging par-3s.
Golf fans will need a 3D TV or PC display with matching 3D glasses. In addition to 3D coverage, Turner Sports will also offer 20 hours of television coverage on TNT, live 2D coverage on PGA.com and on mobile devices, with additional details to be announced at a later date.
Lenny Daniels, Turner Sports EVP and COO said “At Turner Sports we continually look to provide the fan with an innovative viewing experience through our ability to test and explore new opportunities. The PGA Championship has always been a platform for forward thinking and interactive technology. During previous PGA Championship coverage on TNT and PGA.com, we have introduced our marquee follow coverage, live streaming action through mobile apps and included social networking within our linear broadcast. Introducing 3D coverage to this crown jewel event allows us another opportunity to better serve our audience and add to our multitude of platforms.”
PGA of America Director of Broadcast & New Media Casey Morton said “The PGA Championship has perennially been the source of many of the game’s most special moments. The addition of 3D television and online technology unfolding at Whistling Straits, a spectacular venue for viewers, is yet another new level of excitement for fans to follow the world’s premier players. We anticipate that the addition of this bonus for viewers opens another chapter in PGA Championship tradition.”
Turner provides fans with an exclusive and interactive viewing experience combining television, online and mobile of the PGA Championship every year.
Through TNT’s four days of coverage, the ability to follow marquee groups live on PGA.com and instant player alerts and notifications on the PGA Championship iPhone app, fans get an all-access pass for all the tournament action.
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