CBS Sports lined up programming plans for The Masters, with week-long coverage across its broadcast, cable and digital platforms highlighted by its traditional 18-hole coverage beginning with the third-round on April 7 at 3p followed by final-round coverage the next day at 2p. Additionally, broadcast coverage features highlights of early-round play airing on CBS both April 5 & 6 at 11:35p. Jim Nantz will once again cover the Masters for CBS, his 31st year as host, joined by Sir Nick Faldo in the18th hole tower. Ian Baker-Finch calls the action at the 17th hole and joins Nantz for the Highlight Shows; Verne Lundquist, the 16th hole; Peter Kostis, the 15th hole; Bill Macatee, the 14th hole; Dottie Pepper, the 13th hole; Frank Nobilo the 11th and 12th holes and Amanda Balionis contributes with interviews. Meanwhile, Masters Live, featuring live full-day video coverage on CBSSports.com, will expand to also offer four channels of golf action offering more than 110 additional hours of live video, along with in-progress highlights, from Augusta National Golf Club throughout the week of the 2018 Masters.
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