Watch the Quail Hollow Championship in HD on DIRECTV

Calling all golf fans - the drama and excitement of the Quail Hollow Championship is playing out right now in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Tiger Woods opened this morning with a seven-under-par 65, taking an early lead.

Currently there’s a five-way tie among Lucas Glover, Retief Goosen, Jeff Maggert, Hunter Mahan and Phil Mickelson for the number-two slot, all with four under par. It’s Woods’ first time at the tournament since his 2007 win. His 65 is his lowest round of golf since the Buick Invitational well over a year ago.

If you’re not in Charlotte for the weekend, you can still catch all the action on the links with DIRECTV. The leading provider of satellite television services brings you The Golf Channel - and the Quail Hollow Championship - in brilliant, crystal-clear HD on channel 218. You’ll feel like you’re right there on the course with Woods and Phil Mickelson and all your other favorites. And you can enjoy it all in the comfort of your air-conditioned home rather than battling the 80+ degree heat and thunderstorms predicted in Charlotte this weekend.

Experience the Quail Hollow Championship the way it was meant to be - in amazing HD on DIRECTV. For more information about the tournament, visit The Golf Channel’s Quail Hollow Championship page at http://www.thegolfchannel.com/pga-tour/2009-quail-hollow-championship/overview/ for up-to-the minute news and stats.