Sky Golf: Ryder Cup & Major Championship Expansion
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- * Sky (UK pay-TV) has extended its broadcasting rights for both the Ryder Cup and the DP world Tour through 2029.
- * Exclusive Coverage: Sky will have exclusive UK broadcasting rights for the 2027 (Adare Manor, Ireland) and 2029 (Hazeltine, US) Ryder Cup tournaments.
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Key Deal:
* Sky (UK pay-TV) has extended its broadcasting rights for both the Ryder Cup and the DP world Tour through 2029. This is a renewal of a partnership initially announced in early 2022.
Ryder Cup Details:
* Exclusive Coverage: Sky will have exclusive UK broadcasting rights for the 2027 (Adare Manor, Ireland) and 2029 (Hazeltine, US) Ryder Cup tournaments.
* Record Viewership: The 2023 Ryder Cup (won by Europe) achieved record viewing figures for Sky, with 5 million total viewers and the largest-ever golf audience for a single session.
DP World Tour Details:
* continued partnership: Sky will continue to be the UK broadcaster for the DP World Tour.
* Global Reach: The DP World Tour will visit 25 countries in 2026.
Statements from Key Figures:
* Jonathan licht (Sky Chief Sports Officer): Highlights record golf viewership and the Ryder cup’s compelling nature.
* Guy Kinnings (DP World Tour Chief Executive): Emphasizes the DP World Tour’s global diversity.
Sky’s Golf Portfolio:
* Sky also broadcasts all four men’s major golf events, all five women’s majors, and the PGA Tour.