BBC acquires GolfSixes digital rights in UK

UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has acquired digital rights to this week’s GolfSixes tournament.

The event, which runs from June 7-8, is part of the European Tour.

Coverage will be available to British viewers on the BBC Sport website and app, BBC iPlayer on desktop, the iPlayer app and the connected red button BBC channel.

The event is also being shown live by pay-television broadcaster Sky Sports.

GolfSixes debuted in 2017 and is designed to grow the game and promote a more accessible way of playing golf. The innovative six-hole knockout tournament features men’s and women’s teams, with 15 nations to be represented at this year’s event, which takes place in Cascais, Portugal.