Golf Channel Critique - Solheim

Whistling Straight · 08-22-2009, 11:02 PM

Question: The Golf Channel is appearing to be remarkably neutral in its coverage of the Solheim. Is this because the broadcasts are being viewed outside the U.S.? There have been repeated comments about about the success of the Euro's versus the U.S. disappointments so I'm not understanding if this a very objective slant is intended for an international broadcast or not, but, for me, the broadcasts have been awfully neutral versus pro USA intended for a USA broadcast audience.

Brian Hammond - blah and bye bye. This guy must own majority stock in the Golf Channel!

Saint-Just X · 08-22-2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Whistling Straight

Question: The Golf Channel is appearing to be remarkably neutral in its coverage of the Solheim. Is this because the broadcasts are being viewed outside the U.S.? There have been repeated comments about about the success of the Euro's versus the U.S. disappointments so I'm not understanding if this a very objective slant is intended for an international broadcast or not, but, for me, the broadcasts have been awfully neutral versus pro USA intended for a USA broadcast audience.

Brian Hammond - blah and bye bye. This guy must own majority stock in the Golf Channel!

We have our own commentators and analysts,so they aren't doing it for our benefit.

Do you really want cheerleaders in the broadcast booth,though ?...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

ctmurray · 08-23-2009, 09:43 PM

I "taped" the Cup and blew through most of the comments. But the ones I watched were quite balanced both in the booth and on course. I appreciated this. Also, these same reporters and commentators have to work the rest of the time with these same players.

MarinePaul · 08-24-2009, 06:14 AM

I think TGC did a good job. They were fair to both teams, and gave credit to both teams when it was due.

xman5 · 08-24-2009, 09:15 AM

They do a good job when they have all of there people, cameras and commentators all there.

Also was in high def. Hopefully they keep this up next year.

greentee · 08-24-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by xman5

They do a good job when they have all of there people, cameras and commentators all there.

Also was in high def. Hopefully they keep this up next year.

Yes I also liked their commentaries, informative, fair and interesting. :-)

ctmurray · 08-24-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by xman5

They do a good job when they have all of there people, cameras and commentators all there.

Also was in high def. Hopefully they keep this up next year.

On one shot you could literally see the strobe effect of the black putting line as the ball spun during the approach. Even the commentators noticed (I am glad they did because for a moment I thought I was imagining this).

BigBurt · 08-25-2009, 08:33 AM

This had to be the best coverage of womens golf ever. The rest of the year will probably seem like a let down. I hope not.

08-22-2009, 11:02 PM	#1
Whistling Straight Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 450	Golf Channel Critique - Solheim Question: The Golf Channel is appearing to be remarkably neutral in its coverage of the Solheim. Is this because the broadcasts are being viewed outside the U.S.? There have been repeated comments about about the success of the Euro's versus the U.S. disappointments so I'm not understanding if this a very objective slant is intended for an international broadcast or not, but, for me, the broadcasts have been awfully neutral versus pro USA intended for a USA broadcast audience. Brian Hammond - blah and bye bye. This guy must own majority stock in the Golf Channel!

08-22-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,675	Originally Posted by Whistling Straight Question: The Golf Channel is appearing to be remarkably neutral in its coverage of the Solheim. Is this because the broadcasts are being viewed outside the U.S.? There have been repeated comments about about the success of the Euro's versus the U.S. disappointments so I'm not understanding if this a very objective slant is intended for an international broadcast or not, but, for me, the broadcasts have been awfully neutral versus pro USA intended for a USA broadcast audience. Brian Hammond - blah and bye bye. This guy must own majority stock in the Golf Channel! We have our own commentators and analysts,so they aren't doing it for our benefit. Do you really want cheerleaders in the broadcast booth,though ?... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

08-24-2009, 06:14 AM	#4
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	I think TGC did a good job. They were fair to both teams, and gave credit to both teams when it was due. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

08-24-2009, 09:47 AM	#6
greentee Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,484 Images: 4	Originally Posted by xman5 They do a good job when they have all of there people, cameras and commentators all there. Also was in high def. Hopefully they keep this up next year. Yes I also liked their commentaries, informative, fair and interesting. :-) __________________ ... I am not a tree, I am a tee... hit me, ah... wait a minute...

08-24-2009, 09:49 PM	#7
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	Originally Posted by xman5 They do a good job when they have all of there people, cameras and commentators all there. Also was in high def. Hopefully they keep this up next year. On one shot you could literally see the strobe effect of the black putting line as the ball spun during the approach. Even the commentators noticed (I am glad they did because for a moment I thought I was imagining this).

08-23-2009, 09:43 PM	#3
ctmurray Donating Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,176	I "taped" the Cup and blew through most of the comments. But the ones I watched were quite balanced both in the booth and on course. I appreciated this. Also, these same reporters and commentators have to work the rest of the time with these same players.

08-24-2009, 09:15 AM	#5
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,903	They do a good job when they have all of there people, cameras and commentators all there. Also was in high def. Hopefully they keep this up next year.

08-25-2009, 08:33 AM	#8
BigBurt Senior Member Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Joint 3rd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 318	This had to be the best coverage of womens golf ever. The rest of the year will probably seem like a let down. I hope not.

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