Golf Channel

Official media partner of St Andrews Links

Co-founded by World Golf Hall of Fame member Arnold Palmer and cable entrepreneur Joe Gibbs on January 17, 1995, Golf Channel in 2011 became part of the NBC Sports Group and now is available to nearly 500 million viewers in nearly 80 countries and nine languages around the world.
 
In its first year on air in 1995, Golf Channel televised 23 tournaments in the United States and 41 European and Australian events. Today, Golf Channel features more live golf coverage than all other networks combined, including tournament action from the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, European Tour, The Open, Olympics, and Ryder Cup, as well as high-quality news, instruction and original programming.
 

The partnership with NBC Sports Group in making Golf Channel our official media partner offers an unprecedented platform with one of the world’s most prestigious media companies to reach and inspire a truly international audience.

We are privileged to have an unparalleled history and unique association with golf and just like the game itself, St Andrews Links has continued to evolve, highlighted by this long-term partnership.

Euan Loudon, Chief Executive of St Andrews Links, said: "Through our partnership we will aspire to create exciting, innovative content, enabling more people than ever before to feel connected to the Home of Golf.”

“It’s an honor to partner with St Andrews Links and help showcase their story to a worldwide audience, which cherishes the history of the game and its home in St Andrews,” said Mike McCarley, president, Golf, NBC Sports.
 

The partnership with NBC Sports Group and Golf Channel marks the next chapter in a story that began 600 years ago.