PGA TOUR

The #AonSwing5 allows the hottest players on the PGA TOUR to earn access into the biggest events. Gary Woodland is the latest to exemplify what type of opportunities an incredible Sunday can lead to. https://lnkd.in/eGHqgW9F

Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, TPC Sawgrass, named Matt Borocz as the club's new general manager, as announced Tuesday.   Borocz was the assistant general manager at TPC Sawgrass, where he has spent the last 11 years committed to the club’s growth while working to provide members and guests with an unmatched experience.   Most recently, the Ohio native served as acting general manager since January, succeeding Derek Sprague, who was named CEO of PGA of America in December after seven years at TPC Sawgrass. 📰 https://lnkd.in/ebjcDB6p

Hospitality packages for the 2025 TOUR Championship are in high demand! While many options have already sold out, we still have limited availability in three key venues on course.   • The Georgian Presented by PGA TOUR Superstore • The Chattahoochee Club • The Michelob ULTRA Club   Secure your tickets now to enjoy top-tier amenities and exceptional views of golf. Availability is limited, so act quickly to secure your place. INQUIRE: https://lnkd.in/eYmnHKfV

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Mid-America has announced the nominees for the 46th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards ... ... and we are proud to be nominated, TWICE! Our PGA TOUR Originals documentary, 'Scottie 24', was nominated in the category of Outstanding Edited Event Coverage. Among the first original content from PGA TOUR Studios, launched in December of 2024, the show followed Scottie Scheffler during one of the most dominant PGA TOUR seasons of the past 25 years. Also, our thrilling broadcast innovation now deemed "Drone AR" was nominated for The George Wensel Technical Achievement Award. Six partners (PGA TOUR, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Bolt6, Virtual Eye and Kaze) came together in early 2024 with a shared vision to successfully track ball-in-motion data from a live moving drone on the PGA TOUR. Drone AR and all future enhancements share the same goal of bringing fans closer to the game of golf through contextual visualizations and data-driven stories in real-time. Here's to bringing home the hardware in May! 🏆🙏

The nominations are in for The Webby Awards! 🤩   Help us and Pro Shop Studios win in the Video & Film – Events & Live category. Fans can cast their votes until April 17 to help determine the winners announced on April 22.   VOTE HERE 🗳️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e4PZwmJ7

The PGA TOUR has delivered six consecutive weekends of year-over-year viewership gains on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Digital! These six weekends have averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 2.2 million viewers across 41 hours of coverage, up 10% vs. the same six events last year. Five of the last six Sundays have posted double-digit percentage viewership increases and all six final rounds posted higher peak viewership vs. 2024. Coverage of THE PLAYERS Championship delivered the highest peak viewership (6.2 million viewers). NBC Sports’ PGA TOUR coverage continues this week with the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio this Thursday through Sunday on NBC, GOLF Channel, and Peacock. Early round coverage airs Thursday and Friday on PGA TOUR LIVE starting at 8:15 a.m. ET and 4 p.m. ET on Golf Channel. This weekend’s coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Golf Channel on both days before transitioning to NBC/Peacock at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. https://lnkd.in/debecahC

Golf’s next generation is teeing it up in the metaverse via the TOUR’s newest experience on Roblox: Ultimate Golf Simulator! Guided by PGA TOUR champions Viktor Hovland and Austin Eckroat, Roblox users will test their golf skills by trying to make as many holes-in-one as possible to earn in-game wearables celebrating their favorite PGA TOUR tournaments and custom items. With golf fans – especially younger demographics – consuming the game in a variety of ways, the Ultimate Golf Simulator brings the fun of the sport to the Roblox platform for users of all ages. https://lnkd.in/gb8dut4d

ReliaQuest, the leader in AI-powered security operations, and the PGA TOUR announced Tuesday a partnership that makes ReliaQuest an official cybersecurity sponsor of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. The partnership continues ReliaQuest’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of cybersecurity and the opportunities within the cybersecurity industry to a wider global audience. The PGA TOUR partnership will showcase ReliaQuest through televised content, player relationships and onsite activations at tournaments nationwide, introducing professional golf fans to the cybersecurity industry. As one example, a new ReliaQuest Better Outcomes segment will feature the top 10 toughest holes on the PGA TOUR with strategies of past champions and top players – exemplifying ReliaQuest’s commitment to embracing challenges and getting a little bit better. This partnership complements ReliaQuest’s presence at the Valspar Championship which kicks off this week in Palm Harbor. The tournament will feature the ReliaQuest Make It Possible Youth Golf Clinic in partnership with First Tee – Tampa Bay, where young golfers learn life skills such as focus, adaptability and perseverance through the game of golf. https://lnkd.in/efspBDWd

For Wounded Warrior Dan Nevins, golf isn’t just a game – it’s a passion that has helped fuel his recovery.  In an inspiring caddy swap, he joined Rory McIlroy on No. 17 for a moment that showcases strength and determination. Supporting organizations like Wounded Warrior Project, Optum is committed to helping everyone achieve milestones in health and well-being.

The second Creator Classic presented by YouTube took place yesterday bringing 10 golf content creators together for eight holes of stroke play on Nos. 10-17 at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course. Grant Horvat took home the win but there were plenty of fireworks along the way! The series will continue with two events later in 2025: the Creator Classic at Philly Cricket contested on Wednesday, May 7, prior to the Truist Championship, and the Creator Classic at East Lake set for Wednesday, Aug. 20, ahead of the season-ending TOUR Championship. The Creator Classic series is sponsored by YouTube and broadcast on the PGA TOUR’s YouTube channel and several other media platforms.