Sky Deutschland tees off US Masters extension

Pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland has agreed a multi-year renewal to its deal for the exclusive rights in Germany and Austria to the US Masters golf tournament.

The agreement includes television, internet, IPTV and mobile rights and ensures that Sky retains the rights to all four of golf’s majors in the shape of the Masters, the US Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship.

Sky said it will provide online daily highlights clips from this year’s Masters, which take place from April 10-13 at Augusta National Golf Club.