The Masters
Foxtel strengthens golf grip with Masters renewal
Foxtel has retained its US Masters rights in Australia in a multi-year deal that solidifies its monopoly over leading golf properties.
DAZN steps in to show US Masters in Mena region
DAZN has continued in its attempts to carve out a niche in golf in a deal for exclusive rights to golf’s 2024 US Masters in the Middle East and North Africa.
Woods split could signal shift in Nike’s golf strategy
The conclusion of the 27-year-old relationship between Tiger Woods and Nike has raised questions for both parties in terms of their future role in the golf shoe and apparel business
CBS totals over 16m viewers on Masters final day
CBS Sports' Sunday broadcast of the Masters, which included the conclusion of the third round and the final round, earned 16
Veritone extends role as Augusta National’s archive partner
Augusta National, Inc. (ANI), the business arm of Augusta National Golf Club, home of US major The Masters, has extended its licensing agreement with digital asset management, licensing and metadata solutions provider Veritone.
Masters to allow LIV golfers in 2023
Augusta National Golf Club announced that it will allow LIV Golf League players who have previous qualifications to enter the Masters to play in the prestigious tournament in 2023
Masters, NBA, ‘SNB’ all post ratings increases
Results extend ongoing trend of viewership lift across North American sports
Blake Lawrence on expanding athlete marketing with Opendorse
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Blake Lawrence, chief executive and co-founder of Nebraska-based athlete marketing platform Opendorse. Fisher and Russo also discuss the return of golfer Tiger Woods from a serious auto accident to compete in The Masters, the opening of the legal sports betting market in the Canadian province of Ontario, Major League Baseball’s new streaming agreement with NBCUniversal’s Peacock, the ongoing sale of the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, and MLB’s new use of PitchCom technology.
Sky Sports retains exclusive Masters rights in UK
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky Sports has renewed its agreement with Augusta National Golf Club for exclusive rights to The Masters
Sport 24 extends in-flight and in-ship rights to the US Masters
Sport 24, the in-flight and in-ship television service operated by the IMG agency, has renewed its rights to the US Masters golf tournament as part of a three-year agreement with the Augusta National Golf…
SPOTV lands exclusive rights to the US Masters in eight markets across Southeast Asia
Pan-regional sports broadcaster SPOTV has secured exclusive rights to the US Masters golf tournament in eight markets across Southeast Asia as part of a one-year deal with the Augusta National Golf Club
Discovery secures more golf rights in Sweden with Masters swoop, renews in Norway
The Discovery Sports division of media group Discovery has acquired rights to the US Masters in Sweden, while extending its deal for the golf major in Norway
Foxtel renews US Masters rights
Australian pay-television broadcaster Foxtel has renewed its rights for the US Masters golf tournament in a multi-year deal beginning with the 2022 event
Augusta National avoids taking sides in Georgia voting debate
Club chairman Ridley takes different tact than MLB, several Atlanta pro teams
The Masters looks to engage fans, expand reach with EA Sports partnership
Augusta National is looking to engage fans and expand the reach of The Masters by securing a partnership with Electronic Arts which enables the iconic golf tournament to be featured in a video game for …
Augusta National plans limited attendance for 2021 Masters
Move intended as ramp-up toward full attendance in 2022
Rescheduled Masters hit by weather delay just 25 minutes into opening round
The rescheduled Masters tournament at Augusta National got off to an anti-climactic start with play suspended at 7.35am ET due to inclement weather, including rain and lightning
DraftKings secures major Masters presence with DeChambeau partnership
Daily fantasy and sports betting company DraftKings will gain a significant presence at The Masters by agreeing to an exclusive, multiyear partnership with tournament favorite Bryson DeChambeau.