Extension Includes 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San Francisco Reinforcing USA Network’s Robust Portfolio of Prestigious Golf Events
USA Sports’ History with Ryder Cup Now Reaches Nearly 45 Years Dating Back to USA Network’s Exclusive Live Coverage of the 1989 Ryder Cup at The Belfry; 2025 Ryder Cup on USA Network Delivered Most-Watched Day One Since 2012
Golf Channel Continues Coverage of KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and Exclusive Presentations of Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship
STAMFORD, Conn., and FRISCO, Texas – USA Sports and the PGA of America have extended their media rights agreement through 2033, inclusive of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship, and the PGA Professional Championship.
The extension of the current agreement, which runs through 2031, is highlighted by USA Sports’ live coverage of the 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif., which will air on USA Network. Golf Channel will continue to present live coverage of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship in 2032 and 2033.
The current agreement with the PGA of America was made prior to VERSANT’s spin-off from NBCUniversal. This new extension also marks the continuation of NBC Sports’ relationship with the PGA of America, which will include coverage of the 2033 Ryder Cup and 2032 and 2033 KPMG Women’s PGA Championships on NBC and Peacock.
“USA Sports has a rich history with the PGA of America and the Ryder Cup, dating back to USA Network’s exclusive live coverage of the 1989 Ryder Cup at The Belfry,” said Matt Hong, President of USA Sports. “We’re proud to extend our partnership with the PGA of America and NBC Sports, continuing USA Network’s legacy with the Ryder Cup and showcasing the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and the PGA Professional Championship on Golf Channel to viewers across the United States.”
“Extending our partnership with NBC Sports and USA Sports through 2033 reflects the strength of our collaboration and our shared vision for the future of the game,” said Terry Clark, PGA of America CEO. “Together, we will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship, presenting each at the highest level while elevating our major championships and marquee events as defining stages for the game, our partners and the communities we serve. We will continue showcasing the exceptional talent of PGA of America Golf Professionals and celebrating the very best in championship golf.”
Through the duration of the agreement, USA Sports’ history with the Ryder Cup will extend nearly 45 years, beginning in 1989 when USA Network aired exclusive live three-day coverage of the Ryder Cup at The Belfry in England. Last September’s coverage of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on USA Network delivered the most-watched Day One of the event since 2012, averaging nearly 2 million viewers for the 11-hour window. The Ryder Cup is part of USA Sports’ robust portfolio of prestigious golf events on USA Network, which include the U.S. Open, the U.S. Women’s Open, The Open Championship, and the AIG Women’s Open.
Golf Channel – the TV home of golf in the United States and the first-ever single-sport network in history – will continue to surround the Ryder Cup with its critically acclaimed Live From the Ryder Cup studio show, while Golf Central will continue to provide live on-site studio coverage for the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and deliver news and analysis surrounding the Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship.
In the past six-plus months, USA Sports has reached new media rights agreements and extensions with the PGA of America, USGA, DP World Tour, WNBA, the Pac-12 conference for college football and basketball, and League One Volleyball (LOVB). USA Sports and Golf Channel are a part of VERSANT, the industry-changing media and entertainment company home to trusted brands including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
About USA Sports
USA Sports is home to premier sporting events airing on USA Network, Golf Channel, and CNBC across the calendar year, including NASCAR, PGA TOUR, Premier League, WWE, WNBA, Pac-12 Football and Basketball, USGA, R&A, LPGA Tour, PGA of America, Atlantic 10 Basketball, DP World Tour, Augusta National, League One Volleyball (LOVB), and more. Golf Channel – the first-ever single-sport cable network which was founded in 1995 – delivers comprehensive live golf tournament, studio and shoulder programming and is the television home of the sport and industry in the United States. USA Sports is a division of VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT), an industry-changing media and entertainment business with a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel, along with digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass and SportsEngine.
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.
About VERSANT
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass. Visit www.VersantMedia.com for more information.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, Instagram and Facebook.
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Contacts
USA Sports
Jamie Palatini
jamie.palatini@versantmedia.com
PGA of America
Greg Dillard
gillard@pgahq.com
