GolfZone TV
GolfZone TV is a variety television show featuring the sport of golf in Australia. It is broadcast on community television station Channel 31 in Melbourne, Australia. GolfZone is the only free to air Golf T.V. show featured on Australian Television. The show is a labour of love by the founder;Executive producer,And Co host John Lyons. GolfZone has produced six series and was aired twice a week. The TV show was presented in a magazine format featuring two presenters,John Lyons and Sam Letourneau.
Episode Contents
GolfZone TV featured several segments relevant to golf in Australia. Coach's Corner: Segment dedicated to golf instruction. Featured some of Australia's professional golf instructors such as Royal Melbourne's Bruce Green, Patterson River's Craig Bishop and International acclaimed golf teacher, Peter Croker.
Product Review: Sam Letourneau and John Lyons road tested golf equipment and training aids.
Golf on The Murray: John and Sam reviewed The "Magnificent Seven" golf courses scattered within and alongside the Murray river.
Rule: Presented along with the Australian Golf Association John reviews common rules set our by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews rules committee. A discussion on the interpretation of the rules would take place.
Popularity
GolfZone's six series enjoyed a great following boasting the only free-to-air Golf Show on Australian TV. The show extended to two nights a week in 2005 and spawned a retail site, golfzone.com.au, where many of the products could be purchased. GolfZone has expanded the popularity of the TV show to further cater for golfers offering golf tips and golf travel accessible from the GolfZonetv website.
The show has produced 6 Series.