Sports Majors Return to Free-To-Air
On Prime TV
Prime TV is proud to announce that four first class sporting events are to return to free-to-air TV. Prime TV has
secured the rights to screen Wimbledon 2004, The Open Championship, US PGA Golf and highlights of The French Open
Tennis.
Prime TV’s first serving will be highlights of The French Open starting on Tuesday 25th May at 4.30pm. Often considered
the most difficult surface to play on, The French Open’s clay courts often serve up some spectacular finals and this
year will be no exception.
From clay courts to strawberries and cream, Prime TV’s next tennis outing takes us to the grass courts of Wimbledon in
June. From its inception in 1868 when a mere handful of spectators watched the first lawn tennis game to the present day
where millions tune in daily, Wimbledon is ‘class on grass’ and it will be right here on Prime TV.
From July, New Zealanders will be able to follow the progress of our leading golfer Michael Campbell and world number
one Tiger Woods, as Prime TV delivers free-to-air coverage of the 133rd Open Championship from Royal Troon, Scotland.
Formerly known as The British Open and recognised as one of the sternest tests on the tour, winners here include such
greats as Arnold Palmer and our very own Bob Charles.
Prime TV’s coverage of world-class golf continues in August as we head to Whistling Straits, Wisconsin in the USA for
The 86th US PGA Championship 2004.
This most celebrated of events features the strongest, most competitive field in golf, representing more than 15
countries. Some of the world’s greatest golfers will compete for the coveted Wanamaker Trophy and the honor that goes
along with it.
Top class sports action from The French Open, Wimbledon, The Open Championship and The US PGA Championship, all
free-to-air and right here on Prime TV.
ENDS