LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. – The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced that the United States media rights for its championships have been transferred to NBCUniversal (NBCU), effective immediately.
With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to the shift in dates for the U.S. Open from June to September, finding the necessary broadcast hours presented a challenge for FOX Sports, given their commitments to the National Football League, Major League Baseball and college football. What started as an exploration of how FOX Sports and NBC/Golf Channel could work together [during] this unique year led to a broader conversation and eventual agreement for NBCU to take over the USGA media rights.
USGA Annouces New Media Rights Partnership With NBCUniversal; FOX Sports Exits Agreement
