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Still time to strike Ryder Cup TV deal

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Spencer Robinson

Hong Kong's army of armchair golf followers are facing further frustration. Nothing especially new in that, it must be said.

Starved for so long of witnessing live coverage of golf's Major championships on terrestrial channels, the situation has improved considerably in recent years thanks to satellite and cable television.

However, in comparison with other countries around the region, Hong Kong viewers still get a raw deal.

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Okay, this year we have been fortunate to see on our screens Jose-Maria Olazabal in full bloom at Augusta National in April's US Masters, Payne Stewart pounce at Pinehurst in June's US Open and Paul Lawrie survive the carnage to win at Carnoustie in July's British Open.

Sadly, though, we were denied watching Tiger Woods hold off the charging Sergio Garcia in a thrilling climax to last month's US PGA Championship - the final Major of the century.

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At least, many consoled themselves, they'd be able to catch the much-hyped rematch when Woods and Garcia square off again on opposing sides in this month's Ryder Cup.

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