• Central & East Europe
  • Features

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • Newsline
    • Platforms
      • Cable
      • Connected TV
      • IPTV
      • Satellite
      • Terrestrial
    • Technology
    • HDTV
    • Channels
    • On Demand/VOD
    • Distribution
    • Central & East Europe
    • Event Coverage
      • Calendar of Events
    • Regulation/Legal
    • Marketing
    • Columns
      • Briel On
      • Chris Dziadul Reports
      • Clover’s Week
    • People
    • Finance
  • Resources
    • White Papers
    • Download Presentations
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • About
    • Contacts
    • Our Privacy Policy – Terms and Conditions
    • Editorial Calendar
    • RSS & Social Networking
    • Mobile
    • Logos and Pictures
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Hosted Events
    • Roundtable Video
    • Roundup Video
    • Mechanical Data
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Subscribe

Discovery and PGA launch GOLFTV

October 22, 2018 10.38 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Discovery and the PGA Tour are to launch an international golf streaming service.

GOLFTV will go live on January 1, 2019 and will be available across the globe with the exception of the United States. The aim is to create a one-stop destination for golf fans.

This will include more than 2,000 hours of live action each year as well as extensive premium content on-demand. GOLFTV will also have live coverage of the six Tours operating under the PGA TOUR umbrella and nearly 150 tournaments annually – including The Players Championship, the FedExCup Playoffs and the Presidents Cup.

Alex Kaplan, President and General Manager, Discovery Golf, said: “Our long-term goal is to create a must-have experience that truly enhances the way global fans watch, play and engage with the game every day. Unveiling the new GOLFTV brand is an exciting next step in our journey.

In June a strategic alliance was announced between Discovery and the PGA Tour to manage the PGA’s international multi-platform rights including linear TV rights.

With broadcast rights currently sitting with a number of other broadcasters, the rollout will be staggered. In 2019, live coverage will be included on GOLFTV in Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia and Spain.

GOLFTV will also replace the current PGA Tour Live service.

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Channels, Newsline Edited: February 14, 2019 20:42

About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on Twitter @julianclover, on Facebook or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

Latest News

  • Mediaset wins piracy case against Dailymotion
  • Hasan Hüseyin Ertok to head Türksat
  • Arte adopts Dolby technologies into HbbTV platform
  • Barratt Developments to install fibre broadband from the start
  • DVB to be honoured with technical Emmy

White Paper

White Paper: An approach to implementing HbbTV on Android TV by Zattoo

By Broadband TV News Correspondent

HbbTV’s self stated goal is to “harmonize the broadcast, IPTV, and broadband delivery of entertainment to the end consumer through connected TVs and set-top boxes”.

Most Read

  • Netflix ‘instant’ play goes global
    Netflix ‘instant’ play goes global
  • Sky announces biggest-ever TV and movie slate
    Sky announces biggest-ever TV and movie slate
  • WarnerMedia announces International HBO Max launch team
    WarnerMedia announces International HBO Max launch team
  • Discovery+ goes live in the UK
    Discovery+ goes live in the UK
  • Broadcasters join Facebook News UK launch
    Broadcasters join Facebook News UK launch

Watch Video

About Us

Broadband TV News is the Industry’s No.1 Information Provider bringing news, analysis and comment on the delivery of digital television, around Europe and the World.

Broadband TV News

PO Box 499
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB1 0AH
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Editions

  • Central & East Europe
  • Channels
  • Columns
  • Features
  • White Papers

Subscribe

Join over 40,000 readers to our Daily and Weekly emails. Complete the simple form to get the latest issue delivered direct to your inbox.

Click Here

Advertise with Broadband TV News

Broadband TV News offers a range of commercial possibilities from banner advertising to white paper hosting. Keep your brand at the front of buyer's minds.

Contact: Chris Griffin Commercial Director Tel: +44 7590 522475

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2021 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OK