By: Dante Navarro
Golf is enjoying a remarkable surge in popularity in the Philippines, with more Filipinos taking up the sport, driving ranges drawing enthusiastic crowds, and a growing number of newcomers discovering the challenge, excitement, and pleasures of life on the fairways.
Now, a new television program is ready to bring them even closer to the game.
THAT GOLF SHOW, presented by Belle Corporation and co-produced by Tiebreaker Productions and Bilyonaryo News Channel, makes its television debut on Sunday, November 1, offering an all-access pass to the fascinating and ever-expanding world of golf.
Airing on Bilyonaryo News Channel at 10:30 a.m., the one-hour news magazine program promises a comprehensive mix of tournament coverage, breaking developments, player profiles, equipment innovations, golf course features, and stories about the personalities shaping the sport in the Philippines and around the world.
Leading the program is Mark Zambrano, who makes his return to television as the show’s host, bringing viewers along for a closer look at the sport’s biggest stories, most exciting competitions and growing community.
Zambrano’s return to the small screen comes as golf continues to attract a wider audience, creating an opportunity for the veteran broadcaster to connect with both longtime enthusiasts and a new generation of fans discovering the game.
From the biggest tournaments on the men’s professional circuit to the rising stars of women’s and junior golf, THAT GOLF SHOW will take viewers into the heart of the action. The program will also explore the country’s golf courses, highlight the latest equipment and technological innovations, and feature the people and events driving the sport forward.
Whether it is following the exploits of the world’s leading professionals, keeping tabs on the Philippines’ emerging golf talents, discovering the latest developments in equipment, or learning more about the country’s golf destinations, the show aims to offer something for every kind of golf enthusiast.
Its arrival comes at an opportune time. Since the pandemic, golf has gained considerable traction among Filipinos, with driving ranges and golf facilities continuing to attract players of different ages and skill levels.
For many, the sport has become more than just a competitive pursuit. It offers an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, build friendships, and spend quality time with family, friends, and colleagues.
For longtime golfers, THAT GOLF SHOW provides another avenue to stay connected with the sport they love. For beginners and those considering picking up a club for the first time, it offers an accessible introduction to golf’s personalities, competitions, equipment and culture.
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The program’s pilot episode will put the spotlight on the Philippine Golf Tour’s South Pacific Classic, held at the South Pacific Golf and Country Club in Davao City.
Viewers can relive the highlights of the four-day men’s tournament and the three-day women’s championship, with both divisions delivering exciting finishes that showcased the depth of talent in Philippine professional golf.
Through a rundown of the tournament’s defining moments, decisive shots, and dramatic turns, the program will revisit the performances that made the Davao stop memorable while bringing viewers closer to the players and their stories.
Beyond tournament coverage, THAT GOLF SHOW will offer a broader look at the sport, from the country’s golf destinations and developments in the local professional circuit to the latest gear, apparel and innovations influencing how the game is played.
By combining competition, lifestyle and industry coverage, the program seeks to capture the many dimensions of golf and reflect its growing appeal to an increasingly diverse audience.
Following its premiere, THAT GOLF SHOW will have replay telecasts on Mondays at 5 a.m. and Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
The program will also be available through the Tiebreaker Times Facebook page and YouTube channel, giving golf fans additional opportunities to catch the action.
With Zambrano’s return to television anchoring a program dedicated to one of the country’s growing sporting interests, THAT GOLF SHOW hopes to become a fresh addition to Philippine sports programming, bringing the game’s competitions, personalities, destinations and stories closer to an audience that continues to grow.
Whether on the course, at the driving range or in front of the television, golf enthusiasts now have another reason to make the sport part of their weekend.
THAT GOLF SHOW premieres Sunday, November 1, at 10:30 a.m. on Bilyonaryo News Channel.
