It’s Miller time

It’s Miller time

Dennis Miller, whose improbable run to the U.S. Open has captivated the country, will be one of the major stories on Golf Channel this week in preparation for the tournament. Golf Channel will follow Miller starting today at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. The footage will be the source for behind-the-scenes specials airing Tuesday through Thursday. Miller has a press conference at 12:30 p.m. today and he will appear live on “The Golf Fix” on Golf Channel at 7 p.m. His practice round today is at 2 p.m.

TV SCHEDULE

Today — 3-5 p.m., 6-7 p.m.: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”; 7-8 p.m.: The Golf Fix with Dennis Miller and Casey Martin

Tuesday — 2-11 p.m.: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”

Wednesday — 3-6 p.m.: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”; 6-7 p.m.: Golf Channel’s 19th hole; 7-11 p.m.: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”

Thursday — 9 a.m.-noon: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”; Noon-3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.: ESPN live first-round coverage

Friday — 9 a.m.-noon: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”; Noon-3 and 5-10 p.m.: ESPN live second-round coverage

Saturday — 8-10 a.m. and Noon-2:30 p.m.: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”; 3-10 p.m.: NBC (21) live third-round coverage

Sunday — 8-10 a.m. and Noon-2:30 p.m.: Golf Channel’s “Live from the U.S. Open”; 3-10:30 p.m: NBC (21) live final-round coverage.

Staff report