By KGG Team

SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to seeing all the action from the first golf major of the year, The Masters Tournament, at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia from Thursday 7 to Sunday 10 April 2022.

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The Masters is widely regarded as one of, if not the most iconic golf tournament in the world. Dating back to 1949 (the tournament was formed in 1934), the Masters presents a sought-after green jacket to its winner each year. In 2021, the man to put on that green jacket was Hideki Matsuyama, who shot a 10 under 278 to end one stroke ahead of Will Zalatoris.

Matsuyama became the first Japanese winner of a Major and established himself as a sporting icon in his home country. “I think Hideki could compare to Ichiro and Sadaharo Oh,” said Nobuhito Sato, a board member of the Japanese Tour, raising the name of two national treasures in trying to explain what a green jacket means in Japan.

Ichiro is the future Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and Oh is the all-time leader in home runs in Japanese baseball and a crossover figure who was immortalised in a Beastie Boys lyric.

“I am the first to win a major. If that’s the bar, I’ve set it,” said Matsuyama. “It’s thrilling to think a lot of youngsters in Japan are inspired by my achievement.”

While Matsuyama is hoping to defend his title, the favourites for the 2022 Masters Tournament are Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa and Jordan Spieth, while the likes of Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy are also high up the betting odds.

“I know my good putting days, my great putting days are really good, but it’s just about maintaining those bad ones because I can win golf tournaments with stuff like that,” said Thomas. “So that’s just where I’ve been trying to get it. And Jon [Rahm] is the same way I am. He might be harder on himself than I am on myself.”

He added: “It’s just about just saying, hey, it’s good, we’re moving the right way, we just keep getting one percent better, one percent better, middle of the year, end of the season, that’s going to turn out to be pretty good.”

The Augusta National Golf Club features a 7,475-yard par 72 course. The purse for The Masters Tournament is $11.5million.

No rival can compete with SuperSport’s coverage. Our viewers on DStv can see all their favourite golf stars dominating courses across the world. Visit www.dstv.com to subscribe or upgrade, and join in on the excitement. And while you’re on the move, you can stream matches on the DStv App.

 

The Masters Tournament broadcast details

All times CAT

 

Thursday 7 April:

14:45: Day 1, early coverage – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

15:15: Day 1, second feed – LIVE on SuperSport Action

21:00: Day 1, main feed – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

 

Friday 8 April:

14:45: Day 2, early coverage – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

15:15: Day 2, second feed – LIVE on SuperSport Action

21:00: Day 2, main feed – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

 

Saturday 9 April:

16:15: Day 3, second feed – LIVE on SuperSport Action

16:30: Day 3, early coverage – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

21:00: Day 3, main feed – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

 

Sunday 10 April:

16:15: Day 4, second feed – LIVE on SuperSport Action

16:30: Day 4, early coverage – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

20:00: Day 4, main feed – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

 

By KGG TEAM

SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to seeing all the action from the PGA Tour’s Valero Texas Open at the TPC San Antonio Oaks Course from Thursday 31 March to Sunday 3 April 2022.

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The Valero Texas Open celebrates 100 years of existence, having been established in 1922, and is the sixth oldest professional golf tournament worldwide, the third oldest on the PGA Tour and the longest held in the same city (San Antonio).

The 2021 edition of the tournament was won by American Jordan Spieth, who shot an 18 under 270 to take the title by two strokes ahead of compatriot Charley Hoffman. The defending champion will be back this year to try and retain his crown.

“Winning the Valero Texas Open last year was incredibly special for me and my family,” explained Spieth. “We’re really looking forward to returning to San Antonio to defend my title and the fact that it’s the 100th anniversary of the tournament makes it even more exciting.”

All eight champions returning for the 100th anniversary of the Valero Texas Open have won it in the past ten years. Joining Spieth are Corey Conners (2019), Andrew Landry (2018), Kevin Chappell (2017), Charley Hoffman (2016), Jimmy Walker (2015), Martin Laird (2013) and Brendan Steele (2011).

This group has accumulated 33 PGA Tour career titles, including four major championships. For Conners, Landry, Chappell and Steele, the Valero Texas Open represents their first PGA Tour title.

“As we prepare for a historic edition of the Valero Texas Open, we are delighted this incredible group of champions from over the past decade will be returning,” said Larson Segerdahl, Valero Texas Open Executive Director. “We are excited to host the best players in the world and celebrate 100 years of the tournament with the entire San Antonio community while raising charitable funds for those in need.”

Another to watch out for is Rory McIlroy, who will be looking to tune up his game ahead of The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia later in April.

“I am looking forward to returning to San Antonio and being a part of the 100th Anniversary of the Texas Open,” said McIlroy. “I have fond memories of my last time competing there.”

The TPC San Antonio Oaks Course is a 7,435-yard par 72 course. The purse for the Valero Texas Open is $8.6million.

No rival can compete with SuperSport’s coverage. Our viewers on DStv can see all their favourite golf stars dominating courses across the world. Visit www.dstv.com to subscribe or upgrade, and join in on the excitement. And while you’re on the move, you can stream matches on the DStv App.

Valero Texas Open broadcast details

All times CAT

 

Thursday 31 March

22:00: Day 1 – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

 

Friday 1 April

22:00: Day 2 – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

 

Saturday 2 April

19:00: Day 3 – LIVE on SuperSport Golf

 

Sunday 3 April

19:00: Day 4 – LIVE on SuperSport Golf