Ryder Cup jointly administered by the PGA of America and the PGA European Tour known as Ryder Cup Matches played between Europe and the United States. 37th Ryder Cup Matches played at the Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky, USA through September 16-21, 2008. ESPN will broadcast its first ever Ryder Cup live coverage starting from Thursday, Sept. 18, and planning to bring 35 hours of Ryder Cup coverage, which also includes 10 hours of live coverage.
Opening Coverage – Thursday, 4-6 PM, ET
First Round – Friday, 8 AM.-6 PM, ET
Closing Ceremonies – Sunday, 6-7 PM, ET
Team USA – Paul Azinger, is non-playing captain of the United States and the team comprises of Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, Kenny Perry, Jim Furyk, Anthony Kim, Justin Leonard, Ben Curtis, Boo Weekley, Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan, J. B. Holmes and Chad Campbell.
Team Europe – Nick Faldo is non-playing captain of Europe and team includes Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, Robert Karlsson, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Ireland Graeme, Justin Rose, Soren Hansen, Oliver Wilson, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey
ESPN’s coverage Team
Host – Mike Tirico
Analyst – Andy North
Reporters – Judy Rankin, Bill Kratzert and Scott Van Pelt
Commentary – Rick Reilly
ESPN’s 2008 Ryder Cup Broadcast Schedule:
18th September, Thursday
SportsCenter at the Ryder Cup on ESPN, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies on ESPNEWS, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
19th September, Friday
SportsCenter at the Ryder Cup on ESPN, 7:00 – 8:00 AM
Ryder Cup First Round on ESPN, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ryder Cup First Round on ESPN Classic, 6:00 – 1:00 AM
20th September, Saturday
SportsCenter at the Ryder Cup on ESPN2, 12:00 – 1:00 AM
Ryder Cup Second Round on ESPN Classic, 7:00 – 12:00 AM
21st September, Sunday
SportsCenter at the Ryder Cup on ESPN2, 12:00 – 1:00 AM
Closing Ceremonies on ESPNEWS, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
22nd September, Monday
SportsCenter at the Ryder Cup on ESPN2, 12:00 – 1:00 AM
Ryder Cup Final Round on ESPN Classic, 5:00- 10:00 PM
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