COMING UP ON GOLF CHANNEL: 2010 U.S. OPEN CHAMP GRAEME MCDOWELL ON 'FEHERTY', GERINA PILLER TO APPEAR ON BIG BREAK ATLANTIS

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Original Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)Feherty (New)
Host: David Feherty
Guest: Graeme McDowell
Airtime: Monday, 10-11 p.m.

Monday's new episode of Feherty will feature David Feherty sitting down with 2010 U.S. Open Champion and fellow Irishman Graeme McDowell for a candid, far-reaching discussion. The interview will include conversation about McDowell's dreams growing up in Northern Ireland, playing golf around the world, the emotions of winning the 2010 U.S. Open on Father's Day with his father greenside on the 72nd hole at Pebble Beach and the pressures of playing the final and deciding match in the 2010 Ryder Cup. The two also find time for some friendly competition with a game of darts and a race at a local Go Kart track.

Big Break Atlantis (New)
Hosts: Stephanie Sparks, Tom Abbott
Airtime: Monday, 9-10 p.m.
Guest: Gerina Piller

Eliminated:
Meghan Hardin (Episode 1)
Shannon Fish (Episode 2)
Zakiya Randall (Episode 3)
Aubrey McCormick (Episode 4)

Monday's new episode of Big Break Atlantis will feature a special guest appearance from LPGA Tour professional and Big Break alumnus Gerina Piller (Big Break Prince Edward Island), who will compete alongside the eight remaining competitors in the opening challenges. The episode also will feature a never-before-seen challenge on the series - Big Break Tic Tac Toe - as well as another twist to the points race. One competitor will be eliminated at the end of the show.

The participants on Big Break Atlantis are competing for one of the largest grand prizes in series history - an exemption to the 2012 LPGA Kingsmill Championship (Sept. 6-9) and more than $80,000 in cash and prizes.

Instruction and News Programming Premieres and Highlights
(All Times Eastern)

The Golf Fix (Live from The Olympic Club)
Host: Michael Breed
Airtime: Monday, 7-8 p.m.
Guests: U.S. Open qualifiers Casey Martin and Dennis Miller; Golf Channel analyst Frank Nobilo and junior golfers representing The First Tee

Monday's new episode of The Golf Fix will air live from the driving range at The Olympic Club, when host Michael Breed will tackle the major challenges the players will face at the U.S. Open, featuring on-site tips and instruction. Breed will be joined by special guests Casey Martin, who will be making his first major championship appearance since the 1998 U.S. Open at The Olympic Club; U.S. Open qualifier Dennis Miller, Golf Channel analyst Frank Nobilo and junior golfers representing The First Tee of San Francisco.

Grey Goose 19th Hole (Live and On-Site at The Olympic Club)
Host: Steve Sands
Panelists: Tripp Isenhour, Rex Hoggard, John Feinstein
Airtime: Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. ET

Host Steve Sands and panelists Tripp Isenhour, Rex Hoggard and John Feinstein will host a special episode of The Grey Goose 19th Hole on-site at The Olympic Club. The group will discuss the hot topics in golf - in a round-table format - heading into Thursday's opening round of the U.S. Open.

Live From the U.S. Open
Live Airings: Monday, 3-7 p.m. (including news conferences)
Tuesday, 4-9 p.m. (including news conferences)
Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday, 9 a.m.-Noon; 10 p.m.-Midnight
Friday, 9 a.m.-Noon, 10 p.m.-Midnight
Saturday, Noon-2:30 p.m., 10 p.m.-Midnight
Sunday, Noon-2:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Golf Channel has planned 45 hours of live, wraparound news coverage of the U.S. Open throughout the week, featuring highlights, inside analysis, player interviews and news conferences, special guest appearances and compelling features. Headlined by its franchise show - Live From the U.S. Open - coverage will begin Monday with pre-tournament news conferences and conclude Sunday with a two-hour recap show. Live From the U.S. Open will originate from two sets at The Olympic Club - the main stage overlooking the clubhouse and a roundtable stage on the driving range. Live From coverage on Monday and Tuesday will include pre-tournament player news conferences in the afternoon, followed by shows in primetime each evening, and the show will precede and follow tournament play Thursday-Sunday.

-NBC Sports Group-