''Feherty'' is an American
talk show
A talk show (or chat show in British English) is a television programming or radio programming genre structured around the act of spontaneous conversation.Bernard M. Timberg, Robert J. Erler'' (2010Television Talk: A History of the TV Talk Show ...
that was broadcast by
Golf Channel
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from 2011 to 2020. It was hosted by retired
professional golf
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* Professional golfer, which describes the various branches of the profession.
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er and television analyst
David Feherty
David William Feherty (born 13 August 1958) is a former professional golfer and current golf broadcaster. As a touring professional he won five European Tour events, competed at the Open Championship twice ( 1989 and 1994), and played on Europe ...
, and featured one-on-one interviews between him and other notable figures in golf.
It premiered on June 21, 2011, with an episode featuring an interview with
Lee Trevino
Lee Buck Trevino (born December 1, 1939) is an American retired professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981. Trevino won six major championships and ...
. Golf Channel's coverage of the
2011 U.S. Open was used to bolster the impending premiere.
It was the most-watched original premiere in Golf Channel history.
In January 2015, ''Feherty'' broadcast live episodes from the
Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, as cross-promotion for NBC's telecast of
Super Bowl XLIX
Super Bowl XLIX was an American football game played to determine the champions of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2014 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots defeated the National Football Conf ...
in nearby Glendale.
''Feherty'' was renewed in September 2015, as part of a larger five-year deal that saw Feherty leave
CBS
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to join NBC Sports and Golf Channel.
The tenth season premiered on February 24, 2020. The show was cancelled in January 2021 after its tenth season.
Feherty
David William Feherty (born 13 August 1958) is a former professional golfer and current golf broadcaster. As a touring professional he won five European Tour events, competed at the Open Championship twice ( 1989 and 1994), and played on Europe ...
was executive produced and directed by Keith Allo, and produced by a team that included
Dean Butler, Ryan Griffiths, Jason Harper, and James Ponti.
[Dean Butler, Producer October 6, 2021]
Reception
''Feherty'' received positive reviews from critics. Scott Michaux of ''
The Augusta Chronicle
''The Augusta Chronicle'' is the daily newspaper of Augusta, Georgia, and is one of the oldest newspapers in the United States still in publication. The paper is known for its coverage of the Masters Tournament, which is played in Augusta. The ''C ...
'' commented that the show "has all the ingredients to be a breakout hit", and praised its premiere episode featuring
Lee Trevino
Lee Buck Trevino (born December 1, 1939) is an American retired professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981. Trevino won six major championships and ...
for being "a poignant self-confession of Feherty's own sins
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Geography
Location
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enough little bits and pieces of humor to keep the whole thing rollicking."
References
External links
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Official website'
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2011 American television series debuts
2020 American television series endings
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