LIV Golf will expand its audience in 2025 with more than half of the league’s schedule broadcast on FOX or FS1, the organization and FOX Sports announced Wednesday.
FOX Sports added that select events will be featured on FOX Business, FS2 and the FOX Sports app. All LIV Golf coverage will stream on the FOX Sports app and for LIV Golf+ subscribers.
The two sides agreed to a multi-year media rights deal.
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From left, first-place team champions Kieran Vincent, captain Jon Rahm, Caleb Surratt and Tyrrell Hatton, all of Legion XIII GC, pose with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral on Sunday April 7. , 2024 in Doral, Florida. (Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf via AP)
“We are thrilled to partner with FOX Sports, one of the world’s leading broadcast networks,” said Scott O’Neil, CEO of LIV Golf, in a press release. “LIV Golf is getting bigger and bolder, and this relationship marks the next phase of growth as our league joins the company of the nation’s premier sports leagues and conferences.
“I want to thank the FOX Sports team for sharing our vision for the future of golf, a new model that redefines the way the sport is experienced. LIV Golf attracts a younger, more active and more knowledgeable fan base technology, and as our players and teams prepare for LIV Golf’s biggest season yet, this deal will take our broadcast to new heights.”
LIV Golf started as a breakaway league from the PGA Tour and with a lot of control. Much of the criticism has fallen by the wayside over the past year as the league has attracted stars like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson.
Former President Donald Trump, His Excellency Yasir Al Rumayyan, Greg Norman, CEO and Commissioner of LIV Golf, and Majed Al Sorour, CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation, are seen on stage during the third day of the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 31, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
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The league first aired on social media before landing its first television deal with the CW.
“Having FOX Sports on board is a huge win for LIV Golf,” Koepka said in a press release. “They know how to bring the sport to life and I’m excited to see how they showcase what makes our game so unique. It’s great to have a partner who shares our vision, and I think fans will love this who is coming.”
Rahm added that the partnership was a “huge step forward” for LIV Golf and its fans.
“FOX Sports has a reputation for delivering world-class sports coverage, and I am confident they will enhance the experience for all viewers. I believe FOX Sports shares our commitment to pushing boundaries and innovating, and I I can’t wait to see how this collaboration connects more fans to our sport.
LIV Golf offers 54 holes of play on some of the most famous golf courses in the world. There is a regular singles competition with an additional team element at each tournament.
Rahm won the individual title with Joaquin Niemann, Sergio Garcia and Tyrell Hatton behind him.
Team captain Brooks Koepka, right, of Smash GC and Matt Wolff of Hy Flyers GC walk off the first tee during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
Crushers GC won the team title. The team included DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri and John Catlin.
