Masters Mix for 2009?

[danb5520]

Any information on whether Directv will do a Masters Mix (Golf) for 2009? I emailed and got a non response.

The webpage from last year is still up and the press release announcing it was 2/20 (nothing so far this year).


Thanks in advance!

[tcusta00]

Haven't heard anything but loved it last year... hope it comes back.

[Steve615]

Any information on whether Directv will do a Masters Mix (Golf) for 2009? I emailed and got a non response.

The webpage from last year is still up and the press release announcing it was 2/20 (nothing so far this year).


Thanks in advance!

:welcome_s to the site Dan.
Is the link listed below the page you see on DirecTV's site?

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPageNR.jsp?assetId=P4550060

[danb5520]

Thanks for the welcome. Hoping bigtime it comes back.

Yes, that's the site, also there is a press release from 2/20/08:
Expanded Coverage Features Interactive Mix Channel, Three
Additional Full-Screen Channels Along With CBS and ESPN Live Coverage
- All Broadcast in HD; Enhancements Include Leader Board, Stats and
Scores and Video On Demand
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
DIRECTV will offer its customers an unprecedented level of
coverage during the 2008 Masters Golf Tournament through a unique
multi-channel broadcast package. The new service will combine live CBS
and ESPN coverage of the Tournament with additional views of the
legendary Augusta National Golf Club course, access to complete
Tournament leader board information, hole-by-hole player statistics,
scores, a course tour and on-demand Masters video clips. All Masters
channels will be available in both HD and standard-definition to all
DIRECTV customers.

The 2008 Masters will be contested April 10-13 and the enhanced
DIRECTV service will be available during ESPN coverage of the first
two rounds and CBS coverage of the final two rounds on Saturday and
Sunday.

The centerpiece of DIRECTV's coverage of the Tournament will be
the Masters Mix Channel, offering viewers a unique window on the
fabled Augusta course with access to four different views on one
screen, including a view dedicated to covering the famed "Amen
Corner," another focusing on critical finishing holes 15 and 16, a
continuously updated highlight channel showcasing Tournament leaders
and their scores, and the CBS national broadcast.

Viewers will also be able to access scores and stats, a top five
leader board, Masters trivia and Tournament history by clicking on a
small menu icon that appears on each channel.

"We are proud to be a part of the Masters tradition and have the
opportunity to offer our customers expanded and enhanced coverage of
what is already a special viewing experience for golf fans," said
Chase Carey, president and CEO, DIRECTV, Inc. "The magnitude of this
coverage and the unprecedented production effort put forth by CBS and
DIRECTV for this broadcast certainly befits the stature and tradition
of the Masters Tournament, and we thank Chairman Payne for his support
and interest in providing this extraordinary experience for our
viewers."

The Masters Mix Channel will be available on DIRECTV channels 701
(standard-definition) and 706 (high-definition) and will offer the
following views within a single screen, including:

-- View One - CBS and ESPN's live coverage of the Tournament.

-- View Two - "Today's Highlights" offers a continuously updating
loop of the best shots from the day's play with voice-over
providing context and commentary.

-- View Three - "Amen Corner" provides complete coverage of the
most famous stretch - holes 11, 12 and 13 - of Augusta
National Golf Club. The channel will provide a continuous view
of play as the field challenges this most treacherous part of
the course.

-- View Four - Holes 15 (the par 5 Firethorn) and 16 (the par 3
Redbud) spotlights this especially difficult part of the
course, which can make or break a golfer's round.

Each of the additional three Masters channels is a fully-produced
channel with its own production crew, additional cameras and
announcers - provided by CBS Sports and DIRECTV. Customers with
interactive receivers can highlight any of the four views on the Mix
screen to hear live audio on each and expand them to full screen by
pressing the select button on their remote.

To round out what is the most Tournament coverage available from
any provider, DIRECTV will offer an on-demand capability to all its
DVR customers featuring a preview of the 2008 Tournament, a recap of
the 2007 Masters and round-by-round highlights.

A special Masters show and recap will also air on The 101,
DIRECTV's original entertainment channel following the Tournament.

The Masters service joins DIRECTV's industry-leading line-up of
innovative interactive sports services that include NFL SUNDAY
TICKET(TM) SuperFan(R), NASCAR HOTPASS(TM), MEGA MARCH MADNESS(TM),
U.S. Open Tennis, U.S. Open Golf and YES Interactive.

[jefbal99]

This was great last year and with see D* do a great HD Mix for the tennis Aussie Open, I fully expect to see HD Mix's for all 4 golf majors and the remaining 3 tennis majors.

[n3ntj]

I am also looking forward to D*'s awesome Masters coverage.

[danb5520]

Good news! Included with my bill was an ad for the Masters Mix in 2009! :D

[cariera]

Just to support/confirm what was mentioned by danb5520:

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P5520044

:)