"The tournament ran long, and NBC was obligated to go to its NHL coverage at 3:30. Don't blame local NBC affiliate Ch. 8. It had no choice. It was contractually bound to switch to hockey. That move kicked the Outback to the Golf Channel with the tournament still in doubt. (Be thankful there was a backup plan.)"Funny thing is (well, not so funny for the Outback) was the Golf Channel left coverage with two players still on the course. Tom Watson had clinched the tournament, and there was a quick interview with the winner. But the last group was still playing (though no one could have made eagle by that point to tie Watson) when the Golf Channel cut away to some sort of Tony Jacklin taped instructional show."