CBS SPORTS PRESENTS PGA TOUR SPECIAL “PHIL MICKELSON: THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION” ON AUGUST 12
CBS Sports’ analyst Bill Macatee hosts the PGA TOUR Special “PHIL MICKELSON: THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION” on Saturday, Aug. 12 (1:30-2:30 PM, ET). Mickelson is one of the world’s most talented players and an athlete of rare accomplishment. Three times a major champion, Mickelson resides in the upper level of golf’s competitive stratosphere. Naturally engaging, he has forged a unique connection with PGA TOUR fans, ascending into a new orbit as the game’s most popular player. PHIL MICKELSON: THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION talks with Amy Mickelson, Rick Smith and Dave Pelz, Jim McKay and Steve Loy, all of which have played a pivotal role in his success story. Without any special access, PHIL MICKELSON: THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION also documents, in a behind-the-scenes style, the week of the 2006 U.S. Open as Mickelson chased his third consecutive major championship at Winged Foot amidst the electrified atmosphere that can only be generated by his passionate New York fans. Interspersed within the show also is footage and interviews with Phil, his dad and those in the San Diego area who introduced him to the game and saw his enormous potential at a very young age. PHIL MICKELSON: THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION is a PGA TOUR production. Sellers Shy is the CBS Sports Coordinating Producer of this PGA TOUR Special.
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW SHOW: PRELUDE TO THE SEASON’S FINAL MAJOR BROADCAST SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 ON CBS SPORTS
CBS Sports prepares for the 88th PGA Championship next week at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill., with the PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW SHOW: PRELUDE TO THE SEASON’S FINAL MAJOR, Sunday, Aug. 13 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET). CBS Sports’ Bill Macatee hosts this special which looks at the rich and storied tradition of Medinah which has hosted the 1999 PGA Championship, three U.S. Opens, one Senior U.S. Open and three Western Opens. Among the many interviews in the preview include Macatee visiting with Tiger Woods, who won his second major at the 1999 PGA Championship when he was 22 years old; a sit-down with Sergio Garcia and a look back at his memorable shot from around the tree at 16 to put him in striking distance of Woods at the 1999 PGA at Medinah; and a talk with the defending champion Phil Mickelson, who won last year at Baltusrol Golf Club in a weather-related Monday finish. He was only the second player to win the PGA Championship with a birdie on the 72nd hole. CBS Sports also talks to Bob Tway who had the memorable greenside bunker shot in 1986 to win the PGA. He was the first player in modern history to win with a birdie on the 72nd hole. Sellers Shy produced the PGA Championship Preview Show.
CBS SPORTS PRESENTS “THE JEEP KING OF THE MOUNTAIN WORLD PROFESSIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS” ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 13
CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR rides into San Luis Obispo, Calif. for the 2006 JEEP KING OF THE MOUNTAIN WORLD PROFESSIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS on Sunday, Aug. 13 (1:00-2:00 PM, ET; taped 7/8) on the CBS Television Network. Sixteen of the world’s top mountain bike riders compete for the chance to be named World Professional Champion and for the richest cash payout in the sport. Brian Lopes, one of the most recognizable cyclists in history and a three time World Champion, attempts to prove he is still a top contender. Youngster Michal Prokop, the defending champion, who coming into this event has won four of the first five races of this season, tries to prove he is the King. On the woman’s side, Jill Kinter, another young rider who also is the defending champion and has won four of the first five races this season, challenges the ability of Arielle Martin, a four time National Bicycling League National Titlist. Trace Worthington, Kevin Delaney and Leah Garcia call the race for CBS Sports. Suzanne Smith is the Coordinating Producer.
Tony Petitti is the Executive Vice President and Executive Producer, CBS Sports.
