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Golf fans were not happy with TV coverage of Sam Burns' second-round 62 at the Open Championship. Or, rather, the lack of coverage.
The 29-year-old American matched the lowest round ever shot in a major championship, yet was not a major part of USA Network's broadcast on Friday morning. Many watching from home were shocked to learn Burns had shot eight under par thanks to holing a bunker shot on the final hole because he'd been shown so little up to that point.
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What made the situation even more curious was the fact that fans saw nearly every shot from Lucas Herbert, who also posted 62 just minutes before Burns got to the 18th hole. At one point, USA Network even put up a "59 Watch" graphic for Herbert.
Adding to Golf Twitter's bewilderment is the fact that Burns is the much bigger star, and, of course, he's American. But before we get to those reactions, a few words on behalf of NBC Sports.
For one, Burns was coming from much farther back after an opening 73. He also did most of his damage during a back-nine 30 that included three consecutive birdies to finish. Meanwhile, Herbert shot a front-nine 28 to tie the Open Championship record and take the tournament lead as he made the turn. Oh, and Burns was part of one of Peacock's featured groups if you were watching streaming coverage.
OK, just getting that out there. Because the lack of Burns shots shown on TV—especially considering they had cameras following him all day—was a bit weird. And it seemed most of Golf Twitter, in particular, InsideSportsNetwork's Brian Kirschner, agreed.
He broke the situation down further with this rant:
And plenty of others chimed in:
Anyway, with a late tee time on Saturday afternoon, golf fans can expect to see more of Burns—and Herbert—on TV over the weekend.
Is it the British Open or the Open Championship? The name of the final men’s major of the golf season is a subject of continued discussion. The event’s official name, as explained in this op-ed by former R&A chairman Ian Pattinson, is the Open Championship. But since many United States golf fans continue to refer to it as the British Open, and search news around the event accordingly, Golf Digest continues to utilize both names in its coverage.
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The 29-year-old American matched the lowest round ever shot in a major championship, yet was not a major part of USA Network's broadcast on Friday morning. Many watching from home were shocked to learn Burns had shot eight under par thanks to holing a bunker shot on the final hole because he'd been shown so little up to that point.
RELATED: Nick Faldo responds to Bryson DeChambeau's response to . . . Nick Faldo
What made the situation even more curious was the fact that fans saw nearly every shot from Lucas Herbert, who also posted 62 just minutes before Burns got to the 18th hole. At one point, USA Network even put up a "59 Watch" graphic for Herbert.
Adding to Golf Twitter's bewilderment is the fact that Burns is the much bigger star, and, of course, he's American. But before we get to those reactions, a few words on behalf of NBC Sports.
For one, Burns was coming from much farther back after an opening 73. He also did most of his damage during a back-nine 30 that included three consecutive birdies to finish. Meanwhile, Herbert shot a front-nine 28 to tie the Open Championship record and take the tournament lead as he made the turn. Oh, and Burns was part of one of Peacock's featured groups if you were watching streaming coverage.
OK, just getting that out there. Because the lack of Burns shots shown on TV—especially considering they had cameras following him all day—was a bit weird. And it seemed most of Golf Twitter, in particular, InsideSportsNetwork's Brian Kirschner, agreed.
He broke the situation down further with this rant:
And plenty of others chimed in:
Anyway, with a late tee time on Saturday afternoon, golf fans can expect to see more of Burns—and Herbert—on TV over the weekend.
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Is it the British Open or the Open Championship? The name of the final men’s major of the golf season is a subject of continued discussion. The event’s official name, as explained in this op-ed by former R&A chairman Ian Pattinson, is the Open Championship. But since many United States golf fans continue to refer to it as the British Open, and search news around the event accordingly, Golf Digest continues to utilize both names in its coverage.
- • •
MORE GOLF DIGEST BRITISH OPEN COVERAGE
British Open 101: Answering all your frequently asked questions
How to watch the British Open on TV and streaming
Tee times for the first and second rounds
Video: The craziest 29 minutes in British Open history
Power Rankings: Every player in the field at Royal Birkdale
The Open keeps growing, but does it come at the price of tradition?
Video: Every hole at Royal Birkdale
Royal Birkdale demands these five shots. Here’s how pros practice them
How does a golf course earn ‘Royal’ status?
The best British Opens, ranked
The decision every pro face as they stand on the tee at Birkdale
Continue reading...
