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PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR will stage its first full-field event of 2016 with the Sony Open in Hawaii, where Jimmy Walker will attempt to win the event for the third consecutive year.
Sony Open in Hawaii
Dates: Jan. 14-17
Venue: Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, Hawaii
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday 7-10:30 p.m. (Live) / 2-5 a.m. (Friday replay)
Friday 7-10:30 p.m. (Live) / 2-5:30 a.m. (Saturday replay)
Saturday 7-10:30 p.m. (Live) / 2-5 a.m. (Sunday replay)
Sunday 6-10 p.m. (Live) / 11 p.m.-3 a.m. (Replay)
Broadcast Notes
Walker defends: Jimmy Walker finished nine strokes ahead of the field to successfully defend his Sony Open in Hawaii title in dominant fashion.
Headlining the field: Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Jimmy Walker, Kevin Kisner, Matt Kuchar, Steve Stricker, Brandt Snedeker, Justin Thomas, Padraig Harrington and Davis Love III.
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EUROPEAN TOUR
The European Tour is in South Africa for the Joburg Open; the third Open Qualifying Series event which will provide the top three finishers within the top-10 not already in the field with entry into the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon.
Joburg Open
Dates: Jan. 14-17
Venue: Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club (East Course), Gauteng, South Africa
Tournament Airtimes on Golf Channel (Eastern):
Thursday 5-7 a.m. (Tape delay) / 7-9 a.m. (Live)
Friday 5-7 a.m. (Tape delay) / 7-9 a.m. (Live)
Saturday 5:30-9:30 a.m. (Live)
Sunday 5-9:30 a.m. (Live)
Broadcast Notes
Largest field event on European Tour: The field will consist of 210 players, the largest on the European Tour, and the event will be held on two courses at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.
Headlining the field: Ernie Els, George Coetzee, Matteo Manassero, Trevor Immelman, David Horsey, Marcel Siem, Paul Dunne, Richard Sterne, David Howell and Bradley Neil.