Golf
CW Network’s debut LIV Golf ratings hover below 300,000 mark
LIV Golf's debut on the CW Network averaged just 289,000 viewers and earned a 0.18 household rating over Saturday and Sunday broadcasts
LET issues host broadcast tender, media rights ITT to follow
Golf’s Ladies European Tour is to release an invitation to tender for host broadcast and production services later this week, and will follow that up with a media rights distribution ITT process.
LIV Golf launches new global OTT service, various international TV deals signed
LIV Golf has announced the launch of a new global app and streaming site to provide live coverage of its events in territories where it does not have an exclusive rights deal, while it has struck some…
Netflix to promote ‘Full Swing’ docuseries through Michelob Super Bowl commercial
Global streaming service Netflix will promote its upcoming PGA Tour-focused docuseries Full Swing via a Michelob Ultra commercial during the Fox broadcast of Super Bowl LVII on February 12
Foxtel extends exclusive rights for Asian Tour golf
Australian pay broadcaster Foxtel has extended its exclusive media rights for Asian Tour golf to cover at least the 2023 season
LPGA unveils multi-part documentary series
The Ladies Professional Golf Association is looking to develop a presence in the ever-increasing sports documentary space by unveiling the multi-part Drive On: LPGA All Access, which will air on LPGA platforms…
LIV Golf unveils multiyear US rights deal with CW Network
LIV Golf has officially announced a multiyear United States rights deal with the entertainment-focused CW Network, ending the Saudi-backed breakaway tour's lengthy search for a broadcaster in a key international…
LIV Golf ‘on verge of announcing’ US rights deal with CW Network
LIV Golf's search for a broadcaster in the US market appears to have finally come to an end, with the Saudi-backed breakaway tour said to be on the brink of securing an agreement with the largely entertainment-focused…
IMG strikes multi-faceted 10-year extension with R&A
The IMG agency has struck a long-term renewal agreement with the R&A across various commercial rights and services, including a heightened focus on digital content through Seven League
Mena’s Evision to launch golf channel showcasing DP World Tour, PGA Tour
UAE-based content aggregator Evision has secured exclusive rights to golf's DP World Tour and PGA Tour in 2023 and 2024, along with the 2023 Ryder Cup and 2024 Presidents Cup teams competitions
Ziggo bolsters golf offering with new DP World Tour, PGA Tour deals
Dutch pay-TV operator and telco Ziggo has bolstered its golf portfolio by securing deals for both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour rights
PGA Tour returns to in-house international rights sales
The PGA Tour will once again manage the sale of its international media rights in-house following renegotiations held with Warner Bros. Discovery amid the shuttering of its GolfTV international streaming service.
Sky retains suite of golf rights in DACH region, agrees Ryder Cup deal in Italy
Pay-TV broadcaster Sky has renewed various golf rights in German-speaking countries while also reaching an agreement in Italy to broadcast the DP World Tour and the 2023 Ryder Cup from the Marco Simone…
U-Next and Japanext pick up PGA Tour rights in Japan
New media rights agreements have been agreed in Japan for PGA Tour golf following the shutdown yesterday of GolfTV, the Warner Bros
LET turns to Barnett to support broadcast strategy review
Golf’s Ladies European Tour has appointed experienced industry executive Murray Barnett as a broadcast consultant as it undertakes a review of commercial, content and technical aspects of its broadcast s…
Warner Bros. Discovery takes The Match into Europe
Media group Warner Bros. Discovery has widened its coverage of ‘The Match’ by announcing it will broadcast the exhibition golf event in Europe for the first time.
Warner Bros. Discovery-owned GolfTV shutting down
International golf streaming service GolfTV, which is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, is ending.
The service has emailed customers to say the last day of operation will be December 12
New LET commercial director Harold undertaking strategic review
Golf’s Ladies European Tour (LET) has recruited Fiona Harold as its new commercial director.