British Open 2008 held at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England will have more than 40 hours of TV coverage. TNT will be airing the game on Thursday and Friday, while ABC during the weekend.
Broadcast Team: Mike Tirico will anchor the show while Paul Azinger - U.S. Ryder Cup captain - and Tom Watson - five-time British Open champion - will serve as Game Analysts.
Peter Alliss and Terry Gannon will be hole announcers; and Andy North, Judy Rankin and Bill Kratzert will be the on-course reporters. Tom Rinaldi will coduct essays and interviews while ESPN’s Rick Reilly will provide commentary.
Below is the complete 2008 British Open TV Schedule (US Eastern Time):
Thursday, July 17:
7 AM to 7 PM on TNT
Friday, July 18:
7 AM to 7 PM on TNT
Saturday, July 19:
7 AM to 9 AM on TNT
9 AM to End of play on ABC
Sunday, July 20:
6 AM to 8 AM on TNT
8 AM to End of play on ABC