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Ray Romano, Kevin James Make HBO Golf Show

Kevin James, left, and Ray Romano laugh after finishing the second hole of the Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Feb. 10, 2005.James, of CBS' 'The King of Queens,' and Romano will document their attempt to make the cut at the annual pro-amateur golf tournament at Pebble Beach, Calif.Date::  April 26, 2005
Source:: Associated Press

Ray Romano isn't even off the air with "Everybody Loves Raymond" yet, but he's already lined up his next project: an HBO special with buddy Kevin James.

James, of CBS' "The King of Queens," and Romano will document their attempt to make the cut at the annual pro-amateur golf tournament at Pebble Beach, Calif. The behind-the-scenes special will debut on HBO on June 18.

"We all dream of playing centerfield for the New York Yankees in the World Series," Romano said. "Most people will never get that opportunity yet, for one day, if you make the cut at Pebble Beach, you can play in the final round of a major professional event."

HBO cameras caught every shank along the way.

It's not likely that Phil Mickelson, who won the tournament when it took place in February, was threatened by the comics on his trail.

"As an amateur golfer it's the greatest experience because, even when you hook a ball into the other fairway, you get to apologize to guys like Freddy Couples," James said.

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