Coverage to Include Early-Round Stroke Play, Match Play Windows, and Multi-Platform Distribution Across Golf Channel Digital Platforms
NEW YORK, NY — Babygrande Golf and Golf Channel today announced a partnership surrounding the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships, expanding live coverage across multiple digital and broadcast platforms during one of the premier events in collegiate athletics.
As part of the collaboration, Babygrande Golf will produce and distribute live coverage of the opening three rounds of stroke play competition for both championships, as well as pre-linear coverage windows during the final round of stroke play and the quarterfinal rounds of match play prior to Golf Channel’s televised broadcasts.
All Babygrande-produced coverage will be simulcast across Golf Channel digital platforms, providing fans with expanded access to the NCAA Golf Championships throughout the entirety of competition. Golf Channel will continue to serve as the exclusive linear television home of the NCAA Division I Golf Championships.
The NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship will take place May 22–27, 2026, followed by the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship from May 29–June 3, 2026.
“This is a significant moment not only for Babygrande Golf, but for collegiate golf coverage as a whole,” said Patrick Plank, President of Babygrande Golf. “The appetite for college golf continues to grow, and fans want more access, more storytelling, and more live competition coverage than ever before. We’re proud to work alongside Golf Channel and the NCAA to help bring these championships to audiences in a more comprehensive way.”
The partnership builds upon Babygrande Golf’s growing presence within collegiate golf coverage, following the company’s expansive coverage of NCAA Division I Regional competition earlier this month.
Coverage will include live competition, player storytelling, on-course commentary, featured groups, highlights, and additional digital-first content designed to bring viewers closer to the athletes and pressure-filled moments that define NCAA Championship golf.
The NCAA Golf Championships annually feature many of the top amateur players in the world and have served as a launching point for numerous PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour stars.
Additional coverage details, broadcast schedules, and viewing information will be announced in advance of championship play.
About Babygrande Golf
Babygrande Golf is a media and technology company dedicated to elevating junior, collegiate, and amateur golf through live coverage, storytelling, and digital innovation. Since launching in 2022, the company has delivered broadcasts from premier events across the United States and internationally, expanding access to the next generation of the game. Over the past three years, Babygrande Golf has produced and distributed various forms of coverage for more than 25 collegiate golf tournaments, ranging from live event broadcasts to digital and social-first content.
About Golf Channel
Golf Channel – the first-ever single-sport cable network which was founded in 1995 – delivers comprehensive live golf tournament, studio and shoulder programming. Golf Channel features more live coverage of the sport than all other U.S. television networks combined, including events across the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, USGA, R&A, DP World Tour, NCAA, and the Olympics, as well as news coverage via live morning programming and tentpole studio shows including Golf Today, Golf Central and the network’s critically-acclaimed Live From on-site pre- and post-round show at high-profile golf events.
Media Contact:
Patrick Plank
Patrick@babygrandegolf.com
(920) 410-9909
