CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR takes a look at the year’s best in golf with a one-hour special, GEICO Presents GOLF’S BEST OF 2011 on Sunday, Oct. 23 (5:00-6:00 PM, ET or 3:00-4:00 PM in late NFL markets).  CBS Sports’ Gary McCord hosts the special looking back at the season’s best moments and players.  Luke Donald, the No. 1-ranked player in the Official World Golf Ranking, grants an all-access glimpse into his world off the course, following his finest season-to-date.  The pride of Northern Ireland, golfers Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy, and Darren Clarke, discuss the bond that unites them.  The program also takes an inside look at all four PGA Tour Playoff events this past season; examines the six rookies who won on the PGA TOUR this year; explores the story of one of the games’ greatest competitors, K.J. Choi; and grants viewers a glimpse into the mind of PGA TOUR professional Jon Senden, as he prepares for the BMW Championship.  Produced by Intersport.  CBS Sports’ Andy Freedman serves a coordinating producer. 

For a preview of Sunday’s CBS program, check out the official trailer at: http://bit.ly/nNE3ik.

Harold Bryant is Executive Producer & Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.

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