Golf
R&A adds NetJets to Open sponsorship portfolio
The addition of NetJets to the Open Championship’s roster of sponsorship suppliers has been motivated by the US-based private aviation company’s intention to better penetrate the European market.
Skyscanner to make sports sponsorship debut at Solheim Cup
Skyscanner, the online travel company, has selected women's team golf's Solheim Cup as the entry point for its first multi-year, global sponsorship deal in sport.
DAZN steps in to show US Masters in Mena region
DAZN has continued in its attempts to carve out a niche in golf in a deal for exclusive rights to golf’s 2024 US Masters in the Middle East and North Africa.
Michelob deepens golf association through PGA of America extension
Anheuser-Busch InBev's strategy to position Michelob Ultra as the aspirational sports beer of choice has been further cemented through the company's renewal of its sponsorship deal with the PGA of America.
EXCLUSIVE: First TGL international deals signed in core golf markets
Broadcast deals in Australia, Japan and South Korea have been secured for golf’s TGL as the high-profile indoor league prepares to make its long-awaited debut at the start of 2025.
New R&A TV provides dark market solution, could add more golf rights
The OTT platform launched by the R&A using Endeavor Streaming technology has been set up to gather consumer data and provide a vehicle to stream the Open in markets devoid of competition.
Ralley leaves World Rugby for St Andrews commercial role
James Ralley, World Rugby’s director of partnerships and brand, has left the organisation to become the commercial director for the St Andrews Links Trust, the body that manages the seven links golf courses at St Andrews in Scotland.
DAZN to offer additional PGA Tour feeds across Mena, SE Asia
DAZN is to exclusively offer additional live feeds from the PGA Tour across 27 countries in the Middle East and North Africa and Southeast Asia, and will also distribute the Tour’s FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) Channel.
Truist among bidders for Wells Fargo Championship title rights
Charlotte-based bank Truist Financial Corp is one of multiple banking and insurance sector suitors seeking to take over the title rights to the PGA Tour tournament currently known as the Wells Fargo Championship
LIV Golf opts for Caffeine as additional day one streaming option
LIV Golf has moved to try and ease the problem of accessibility for its Friday action by adding the alternative viewing option of coverage on the streaming platform Caffeine
Woods and TaylorMade reveal ‘Sun Day Red’ lifestyle brand
Tiger Woods and his clothing and shoe line partner TaylorMade have revealed the new name and logo combination for their nascent "active premium lifestyle" brand
Strategic alliance aids FedEx in Open de France title deal
Logistics company FedEx has expanded its footprint in professional golf to become title sponsor of the Open de France tournament in a deal facilitated by the DP World Tour’s strategic alliance with the P…
Ally sponsorship of USGA increases US Women’s Open purse to $12m
Ally Financial has announced a new sponsorship of the United States Golf Association in a multi-year deal that will increase prize money at the US Women's Open to a new record
PGA Tour reaches deal over FSG-led $3bn injection, door open to PIF ‘co-investment’
The PGA Tour has reached agreement to secure a $3bn (€2.75bn) investment in a new commercial entity from a US consortium led by Liverpool FC owner Fenway Sports Group (FSG), but has left the door open to 'co-investment' from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Rahm presence helps LIV land two-year Spanish rights deal
Jon Rahm’s controversial move to LIV Golf has helped the breakaway tour secure a two-year broadcast deal in Spain with Movistar Plus+, the OTT service of the Telefónica-owned pay-television broadcaster.
Sky reasserts golf dominance with Open deal
Sky Sports has reaffirmed its unchallenged golf dominance in the UK market after retaining rights to the Open Championship for another four years
Woods split could signal shift in Nike’s golf strategy
The conclusion of the 27-year-old relationship between Tiger Woods and Nike has raised questions for both parties in terms of their future role in the golf shoe and apparel business
PGA Tour extends talks with PIF, wants private investors on board too
The PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) are to continue talks over a potential merger after a December 31, 2023 deadline passed without an agreement in place