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A compelling new documentary film series commissioned by The R&A will premiere on Tuesday on Sky Sports, featuring 14-time major champion Tiger Woods.The series, Chronicles of a Champion Golfer, tells the individual stories of the worlds greatest players at The Open, providing exceptional insight into the skill and determination needed to become Champion Golfer of the Year.In the first film, airing on Tuesday at 7:00pm on Sky Sports 4, Woods speaks candidly about his 20 years playing in The Open and relives his three victories in golfs greatest Championship. It looks at the impact of the death of his father prior to his win at Royal Liverpool in 2006 and his thoughts on what the future holds. The series takes a fresh and innovative approach to documentary production and includes unparalleled access to golfs most celebrated players including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Greg Norman, Sir Nick Faldo, Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy. Woods and Jack Nicklaus both feature in the series The centrepiece to each 30-minute film is a stylised interview where each player speaks introspectively about his life, his golfing career and the path he took to become Champion Golfer of the Year. The interviews are accompanied by footage from The R&As extensive video library and newsreel archive.David White, Producer and Director of the series, said, The Chronicles of a Champion Golfer tells the story of The Open in a way that hasnt been done before - from the perspective of the greatest players to ever play the game. To capture each of them speaking so openly about their lives and what it means to be a Champion Golfer was a privilege. I am delighted that audiences will be able to view the films over the coming months in the build-up to The Open this July.The next film in the series, featuring Norman, will air on 19 and 20 April followed by Watson on 3 and 4 May. The series will continue to run through to the week of The 145th Open at Royal Troon, 10-17 July, and will be available on Sky Sports On Demand. Also See:OpinionGolf on Sky Sports 4ScheduleGet Sky SportsTim Duncan Jersey .Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has drawn on his Syracuse connections once again by hiring Rob Moore to take over as receivers coach. Tim Duncan Spurs Jersey . Ryan Garbutt had a goal and two assists as Dallas snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. https://www.spurslockerroom.com/Luka-Samanic-City-Edition-Jersey/ . Scott won the Australian PGA last week in his first event in Australia since winning the U.S. Masters in April. American Matt Kuchar, ahead by two strokes with four to play and even with Scott with one to go, double-bogeyed the 18th after taking two shots to get out of a bunker. Rudy Gay Spurs Jersey .Y. -- Injured Buffalo Sabres forward Marcus Foligno did not practice with the team Monday and head coach Ron Rolston said its unlikely hell play in Wednesdays season opener in Detroit. Derrick White Jersey . Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced Wednesday that the team would assign Swedish forward Elias Lindholm to his nations team for the upcoming tournament.In 2014, after Ray Rice was caught on camera punching his then-fiancée in an elevator, the NFL implemented a new personal conduct policy; violations that involved domestic violence would be addressed with a baseline six-game suspension. The league also hired Todd Jones as chief disciplinary officer in March 2015. The NFLs soul-searching had been replaced by action and new policy.A lot has changed since then, and the NFLs hard line on consequences isnt quite as clear as it once seemed. Just take a look at how the policy has evolved.Last week, Giants kicker Josh Brown received a one-game suspension because of a May 2015 incident in which police were called to his residence in Washington state and he was arrested. The charge, assault fourth degree/domestic violence, was later dropped.Since the six-game suspension language was added to the personal conduct policy, there have been nine NFL suspensions potentially related to domestic violence. In all but two of those cases, the league has upheld suspensions that have been fewer than six games, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Thats despite the fact NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in 2014 that our standards, and the consequences of falling short, must be clear, consistent and current, and that consequences must be implemented through procedures that are fair and transparent.Earlier this month, free-agent tight end Andrew Quarless received a two-game suspension?for a July 2015 incident that involved firing a gun into the air after an argument with a woman. Quarless was fined and sentenced to probation.Before that, Washington linebacker Junior Galette got two games for a domestic violence-related case in which?charges were dropped. There was another incident where a man who appeared to be Galette threatened people on a beach by whipping a belt.And last year, the NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy for 10 games after an independent investigation found that he had used physical force against his former girlfriend in at least four instances. The suspension was later reduced to four games on appeal.Jonathan Dwyer was suspended for three games after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge in an incident where he allegedly head-butted his wife and broke her nose. (The incident took place in 2014 before the new policy was in place, although the suspension came after.) Two players, Jermaine Cunningham and Rodney Austin, received six-game suspensions in September 2015. Later in the season, Quincy Enunwa?and Joseph Randle got four games apiece.The NFL is finding that navigating the murky waters of domestic violence is complicated and not as clear-cut as a six-game baseline implies. Factors such as guns and a history of violence havent been increasing the length of suspensions as spelled out in the updated conduct policy. And other considerations, such as victim cooperation (or lack thereof), seem to be working in favor of the players.Jones said the expectation that every player who violates that element of the policy gets a six-game minimum suspension isnt helpful, because each case is different.You asked me, Is there something we should have more consideration of? Jones said, and thats not setting false expectations given 18 months of history.Implementing the domestic violence policy has been a challenge, Jones said. The NFLs conduct policy states that consideration would be given to any aggravating or mitigating factors in incidents of violations that involve domestic violence. But after the NFL Players Association challenged parts of the new code, the league has given more weight to a players expectation of due process and fairness in implementing it.The NFL cant suubpoena players, and the NFLPA disputed both the grounds for and the application of the new blanket standards.dddddddddddd Jones also noted that some of the incidents listed above took place before the new policy was in place (Dwyer), and others might be violence, but not necessarily domestic violence (Galette).[People] see six games for DV without an understanding of -- and I dont think we need to set all these definitions out, but we need to talk about it -- is this domestic violence or isnt it? Just because it involves gender dynamics doesnt mean it automatically kicks in an incident of domestic violence, Jones said.Browns one-game suspension was mitigated by a lack of clarity about what happened and a lack of cooperation from law enforcement and witnesses, Jones said. (Since Browns suspension was announced, an additional incident has been uncovered.)Its really hard, and often, victims arent forthcoming, said Anna Isaacson, NFL vice president of social responsibility.Getting to the truth of what happened during an incident can be complicated when a victim doesnt cooperate, something domestic violence experts and the legal system have recognized for years. After the league consulted with many domestic violence experts, the new policy was meant to take into account the reluctance that a man or woman might have in coming forward, perhaps fearing retaliation or economic consequences. Legal charges or consequences are expressly not a prerequisite for a violation to be identified.Not being able to talk to people isnt a mitigating factor. Thats an investigation issue, said Kim Gandy, president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence. If the intention of the NFL was to abide by what law enforcement or the judicial system did or didnt do, then that should have been the statement from the beginning.But the league may have unintentionally incentivized players to try to keep witnesses and victims from coming forward. If the players version is the only one the NFL can get, then that version might stand.Dan Werly, a sports lawyer and Charleston School of Law professor, says the commissioner has the ability to hear the appeal of domestic violence suspensions, and the courts have granted the league wide discretion in setting a policy as long as it is consistent in applying it.Its bizarre because we see Roger Goodell going the other way and getting tougher on non-domestic violence cases, Werly said.Jones said NFL investigations into its players are workplace investigations, which means they have to abide by processes laid out by the National Labor Relations Act.And some players havent been penalized. In two high-profile incidents, Johnny Manziel and Ray McDonald were investigated and no violations were found. Both men went on to have additional incidents. McDonald was arrested again?and subsequently charged with domestic violence. Manziel faces a charge in Dallas County after allegedly rupturing his then-girlfriends eardrum. Neither player is currently in the league.But with the legal record now in Manziels case, Jones emphasizes the NFLs commitment to consequences.Manziels got a six-game suspension thats hanging, Jones said. If a club ever rolls the dice and brings him on board, hes got a six-game suspension thats hanging right now.The NFL has done a lot to strengthen the education of players and, by extension, fans, about the effects of violence and assault. The league has put people in place to evaluate cases and recommend discipline. And still, the NFL isnt finding that task to be any easier than it was to begin with. ' ' '