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''Feherty'' is an American
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that was broadcast by
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from 2011 to 2020. It was hosted by retired
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er and television analyst
David Feherty David William Feherty (born 13 August 1958) is a Northern Irish-born former professional golfer and current golf broadcaster. As a touring professional he won five European Tour events, made the top 10 of the Open Championship twice (1989 and ...
, and featured one-on-one interviews between him and other notable figures in golf. It premiered on June 21, 2011, with an episode featuring an interview with
Lee Trevino Lee Buck Trevino (born December 1, 1939) is an American retired professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981. Trevino won six major championships and ...
. Golf Channel's coverage of the 2011 U.S. Open was used to bolster the impending premiere. It was the most-watched original premiere in Golf Channel history. In January 2015, ''Feherty'' broadcast live episodes from the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, as cross-promotion for NBC's telecast of
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in nearby Glendale. ''Feherty'' was renewed in September 2015, as part of a larger five-year deal that saw Feherty leave
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to join NBC Sports and Golf Channel. The tenth season premiered on February 24, 2020. The show was cancelled in January 2021 after its tenth season. Feherty was executive produced and directed by Keith Allo, and produced by a team that included Dean Butler, Ryan Griffiths, Jason Harper, and James Ponti.Dean Butler, Producer October 6, 2021


Reception

''Feherty'' received positive reviews from critics. Scott Michaux of ''
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'' commented that the show "has all the ingredients to be a breakout hit", and praised its premiere episode featuring
Lee Trevino Lee Buck Trevino (born December 1, 1939) is an American retired professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981. Trevino won six major championships and ...
for being "a poignant self-confession of Feherty's own sins
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enough little bits and pieces of humor to keep the whole thing rollicking."


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Official website
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