Comments on: Tim Finchem http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem Golf News, Reviews, and Commentary Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:03:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Thomas Nicholas http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-3654 Thomas Nicholas Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:08:57 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-3654 I hope that the move to complete and early round coverage to The Golf Channel turns out to be a diaster. If The Golf Channel was part of any carriers standard package it would be one thing, but to have to pay an extra monthly charge to see mostly worthless programming just to see televised golf is stupid. I urge everyone that sees this to not subscribe to The Golf Channel. It is not worth what they charge and doing so only encourages this "pay per view" mentality. I hope that the move to complete and early round coverage to The Golf Channel turns out to be a diaster. If The Golf Channel was part of any carriers standard package it would be one thing, but to have to pay an extra monthly charge to see mostly worthless programming just to see televised golf is stupid. I urge everyone that sees this to not subscribe to The Golf Channel. It is not worth what they charge and doing so only encourages this "pay per view" mentality.

]]> By: Jeff Smith http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-3520 Jeff Smith Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:50:54 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-3520 I think TGC is going to offer quality coverage. But yeah, exclusive rights to TGC was a bonehead move if attracting casual fans is a worthy objective. 15 years is a long time and I can't see TGC becoming as common as NBC, ABC, USA, or CBS. I think TGC is going to offer quality coverage. But yeah, exclusive rights to TGC was a bonehead move if attracting casual fans is a worthy objective. 15 years is a long time and I can't see TGC becoming as common as NBC, ABC, USA, or CBS.

]]> By: William Moore http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-3514 William Moore Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:12:18 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-3514 I also want to send Tim Finchem an email to discuss the switch to the Golf Channel. I thought I was going to be able to see Saturday and Sunday rounds on ABC or ESPN. As it stands I will not get to see any rounds because this past week in Hawaii it was all on the Golf Channel which I don't get unless I pay more and switch to digital TV. I loved to watch the Senior Tour events but saw nothing but the majors last year. I am dumbfounded as to what Tim Finchem is thinking if he continures to want to get viewers. I also want to send Tim Finchem an email to discuss the switch to the Golf Channel. I thought I was going to be able to see Saturday and Sunday rounds on ABC or ESPN. As it stands I will not get to see any rounds because this past week in Hawaii it was all on the Golf Channel which I don't get unless I pay more and switch to digital TV. I loved to watch the Senior Tour events but saw nothing but the majors last year. I am dumbfounded as to what Tim Finchem is thinking if he continures to want to get viewers.

]]> By: charles piligian http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-1864 charles piligian Tue, 15 Aug 2006 14:26:50 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-1864 I want to send Tim Finchem an email to discuss the switch next year to the Golf Channel for the tour early rounds. This has proved to be a disaster for the champions tour, what with canned taped shows and terrible commentators. Can you provide his email address? thanks I want to send Tim Finchem an email to discuss the switch next year to the Golf Channel for the tour early rounds. This has proved to be a disaster for the champions tour, what with canned taped shows and terrible commentators. Can you provide his email address? thanks

]]> By: PGA Tour Finalizes Television Agreements | The Sand Trap http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-1866 PGA Tour Finalizes Television Agreements | The Sand Trap Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:36:27 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-1866 Starting in 2007 the PGA Tour is well positioned to increase its appeal to the Tour's fan base with the help of The Golf Channel, CBS and NBC. Starting in 2007 the PGA Tour is well positioned to increase its appeal to the Tour's fan base with the help of The Golf Channel, CBS and NBC.

]]> By: Jeff http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-1863 Jeff Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:45:52 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-1863 No doubt, this is a crucial period of time for TV golf. Finchem and the PGA is in a bind when they lose people like <a href="http://thesandtrap.com/tvmedia/abc_out_in_2007.php" rel="nofollow">ABC</a> as carriers of tournament coverage. I'd like to see some creativity from golf broadcasters. By all accounts "The Golf Channel" is underwhelminig and we don't have convincing commentators much of the time. I'm hoping the latest developments will light a fire under tour officials to do something positive about it. No doubt, this is a crucial period of time for TV golf. Finchem and the PGA is in a bind when they lose people like ABC as carriers of tournament coverage.

I'd like to see some creativity from golf broadcasters. By all accounts "The Golf Channel" is underwhelminig and we don't have convincing commentators much of the time.

I'm hoping the latest developments will light a fire under tour officials to do something positive about it.

]]> By: Mike http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-1862 Mike Wed, 04 Jan 2006 16:37:21 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-1862 Jeff: The modified schedule you speak of in this November 2005 article will go a long way to saving golf on television and general interest in TV golf on the part of the average golfer (viewer). I've played golf for over 50 years and used to stay glued to the TV for(at least) the more popular tournaments. NO MORE! I'm golfed out by the "endless" commercials and the back and forth movement to play. Yes, it's clear that commercials pay the bills but at the serious risk of quality viewing. My position is that Finchem has to modify the schedule for the reasons you mention but also so that TV viewer interest is maintained and his ability to negotiate big purses. Frankly, Finchem is on a slippery slope and the negotiations and trimmings for the contract years starting in 2007 could make or break the public interest in golf --ratings are everything and low ratings could badly damage the entertainment aspect and related moneys it offers. Jeff: The modified schedule you speak of in this November 2005 article will go a long way to saving golf on television and general interest in TV golf on the part of the average golfer (viewer). I've played golf for over 50 years and used to stay glued to the TV for(at least) the more popular tournaments. NO MORE! I'm golfed out by the "endless" commercials and the back and forth movement to play. Yes, it's clear that commercials pay the bills but at the serious risk of quality viewing. My position is that Finchem has to modify the schedule for the reasons you mention but also so that TV viewer interest is maintained and his ability to negotiate big purses. Frankly, Finchem is on a slippery slope and the negotiations and trimmings for the contract years starting in 2007 could make or break the public interest in golf --ratings are everything and low ratings could badly damage the entertainment aspect and related moneys it offers.

]]> By: Ernie Els | The Sand Trap http://thesandtrap.com/columns/profiles/tim_finchem#comment-1865 Ernie Els | The Sand Trap Fri, 02 Dec 2005 19:58:26 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/uncategorized/tim_finchem/#comment-1865 Ernie Els has a swing as smooth as butter and fresh resolve to establish his game in 2006. Ernie Els has a swing as smooth as butter and fresh resolve to establish his game in 2006.

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