CBS, PGA Tour Reality Show Filming
Wednesday April 21, 2004
Eight contestants in golf's newest reality show are on the road, racing each other and the clock to play 18 holes of golf. "PGA Tour 18 - Golf's Ultimate Road Trip" will air over three episodes on CBS Sports. Learn more about the show, including air times, and meet the contestants ...
The eight contestants are divided into two teams. One team starts on the West Coast, the other on East Coast. Traveling in a recreational vehicle, each team has nine days to complete their one round of golf.
That round of golf is comprised of 18 of the best holes in the U.S., on golf courses spread over 12 states.
The teams do not know from day to day where the next golf course is located. The team that completes the "ultimate round" with the lowest score wins. The 3-part series is hosted by David Feherty.
Air Dates
"PGA Tour 18 - Golf's Ultimate Road Trip" will air on the following dates (times are EST):
• May 8, 2-3 p.m.
• May 22, 2-3 p.m.
• June 6, 1-2 p.m.
The Contestants
The eight contestants, chosen following auditions at locations around the U.S., are:
East Team
• Tom "The Kid" Baron, 30, Caddie, Orlando, FL: A transplanted New Yorker, Tom includes "antagonizing friends" among his hobbies. Working as a caddie at a golf resort has helped him adapt to the slower pace of life in Florida. Handicap: 5.
• Matt Borlenghi, 36, Actor, Studio City, CA: Matt's credits include "All My Children," "The Bold & the Beautiful" and "The Jeff Foxworthy Show." His natural penchant to entertain often carries over to the golf course. Handicap: 10.
• Lisa Manning, 38, Nurse/Massage Technician, San Clemente, CA: The lone female contestant, this mother and wife learned the game 13 years ago from her fanatical husband. "I had to join him, otherwise I'd never see him." A former college golf standout, Lisa is also a professional photographer who plans to capture the enduring images from the trip. Handicap: 4.
• Kevin Smith, 44, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Houston, TX: Kevin is the doting father of two girls. His work as a plastic surgeon involves working with trauma victims at local hospitals, as well as people seeking elective surgery. Handicap: 6.
West Team
• Gerard "Gerry Dee" Donoghue, 35, Comedian, Toronto, Ontario: When he wasn't playing hockey while growing up in Canada, Gerry played junior golf with PGA TOUR star Mike Weir. Gerry was a former guest on "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" and plans on keeping the team loose with humor. Handicap: 4.
• Patrick Franz, 24, Salesman, San Diego, CA: An active guy who loves surfing and skiing, Patrick is a former professional roller blader and competitive springboard diver who channeled his athletic skills toward golf only a few years ago. Handicap: 8.
• Lucious "Big Daddy" McDaniel II, 33, Grocery Chain Manager, Sugar Land, TX: "Big Daddy" (6 foot 3, 230 lbs.) is about to become a daddy again but insists that his wife, due at the end of May, gave him the green light for PGA TOUR 18. The owner of an MBA, Lucious uses his passion for the game to connect with people. He claims to be the "common man's Tiger Woods." Handicap: 16.
• Kenneth Moore, 40, Electrician Supervisor, Houston, TX: Having never traveled outside the state of Texas, Kenneth is wide-eyed about the upcoming journey. He grew up without a father and started working at the age of 14 to help support his mom and family. He first met his dad on his father's wedding day. Two months later, his dad passed away. Handicap: 7.
The eight contestants are divided into two teams. One team starts on the West Coast, the other on East Coast. Traveling in a recreational vehicle, each team has nine days to complete their one round of golf.
That round of golf is comprised of 18 of the best holes in the U.S., on golf courses spread over 12 states.
The teams do not know from day to day where the next golf course is located. The team that completes the "ultimate round" with the lowest score wins. The 3-part series is hosted by David Feherty.
Air Dates
"PGA Tour 18 - Golf's Ultimate Road Trip" will air on the following dates (times are EST):
• May 8, 2-3 p.m.
• May 22, 2-3 p.m.
• June 6, 1-2 p.m.
The Contestants
The eight contestants, chosen following auditions at locations around the U.S., are:
East Team
• Tom "The Kid" Baron, 30, Caddie, Orlando, FL: A transplanted New Yorker, Tom includes "antagonizing friends" among his hobbies. Working as a caddie at a golf resort has helped him adapt to the slower pace of life in Florida. Handicap: 5.
• Matt Borlenghi, 36, Actor, Studio City, CA: Matt's credits include "All My Children," "The Bold & the Beautiful" and "The Jeff Foxworthy Show." His natural penchant to entertain often carries over to the golf course. Handicap: 10.
• Lisa Manning, 38, Nurse/Massage Technician, San Clemente, CA: The lone female contestant, this mother and wife learned the game 13 years ago from her fanatical husband. "I had to join him, otherwise I'd never see him." A former college golf standout, Lisa is also a professional photographer who plans to capture the enduring images from the trip. Handicap: 4.
• Kevin Smith, 44, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Houston, TX: Kevin is the doting father of two girls. His work as a plastic surgeon involves working with trauma victims at local hospitals, as well as people seeking elective surgery. Handicap: 6.
West Team
• Gerard "Gerry Dee" Donoghue, 35, Comedian, Toronto, Ontario: When he wasn't playing hockey while growing up in Canada, Gerry played junior golf with PGA TOUR star Mike Weir. Gerry was a former guest on "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" and plans on keeping the team loose with humor. Handicap: 4.
• Patrick Franz, 24, Salesman, San Diego, CA: An active guy who loves surfing and skiing, Patrick is a former professional roller blader and competitive springboard diver who channeled his athletic skills toward golf only a few years ago. Handicap: 8.
• Lucious "Big Daddy" McDaniel II, 33, Grocery Chain Manager, Sugar Land, TX: "Big Daddy" (6 foot 3, 230 lbs.) is about to become a daddy again but insists that his wife, due at the end of May, gave him the green light for PGA TOUR 18. The owner of an MBA, Lucious uses his passion for the game to connect with people. He claims to be the "common man's Tiger Woods." Handicap: 16.
• Kenneth Moore, 40, Electrician Supervisor, Houston, TX: Having never traveled outside the state of Texas, Kenneth is wide-eyed about the upcoming journey. He grew up without a father and started working at the age of 14 to help support his mom and family. He first met his dad on his father's wedding day. Two months later, his dad passed away. Handicap: 7.
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