LIV Golf will expand its audience in 2025, with more than half of the league's schedule scheduled to be broadcast on FOX or FS1, the organization and FOX Sports announced Wednesday.
FOX Sports added that select rounds will be featured on FOX Business, FS2 and the FOX Sports app. All LIV Golf coverage will be streamed to the FOX Sports app and LIV Golf+ subscribers.
The two sides have agreed to a multi-year media rights agreement.
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From left to right, Region XIII GC Champion Kieran Vincent, captain Jon Rahm, Caleb Surratt and Tyrrell after the final round of LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral on Sunday, April 7th. – Hutton and others all pose with their trophies, Doral, Florida, 2024. (John Ferry/LIV Golf, via AP)
“We are excited to partner with FOX Sports, one of the world's premier broadcast networks,” LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neal said in a news release. “LIV Golf is getting bigger and bolder, and this relationship marks the next stage of growth as our league joins the ranks of the nation's premier sports leagues and conferences. .
“We want to thank the FOX Sports team for sharing our vision for the future of golf – a new model that redefines how the sport is experienced. “This deal will take our broadcasts to new heights as our players and team prepare for the biggest season in LIV Golf history.”
LIV Golf began under intense scrutiny as a breakaway league from the PGA Tour. Much of the criticism fell by the wayside last year as the league was filled with stars like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson.
Former President Donald Trump, His Excellency Yassir Al Rumayan, LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman, and Saudi Golf Federation CEO Majed Al Sorour at Trump National on Day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational -Golf on stage at Bedminster July 31, 2022 at Club Bedminster in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Charles LaBerge/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy teases Charles Barkley about his weight during game against LIV Golfstars
The league was originally streamed on social media before signing its first TV deal with The CW.
“The addition of FOX Sports is a huge win for LIV Golf,” Koepka said in a news release. “They know how to bring sports to life and I’m looking forward to seeing how they showcase what makes our game unique.Having a partner who shares our vision That's great, and I think the fans will love the upcoming games.”
Rahm added that the partnership is a “huge step forward” for LIV Golf and its fans.
“FOX Sports has a reputation for delivering world-class sports coverage, and we believe it will enhance the experience for everyone who watches it.FOX Sports is committed to our commitment to pushing boundaries and innovating. We believe we are sharing our efforts and can't wait to see what the results will be.''This collaboration will connect more fans to our sport. ”
LIV Golf offers 54 holes of play on some of the world's most famous golf courses. Each tournament has regular singles competitions with added team elements.
Rahm won the individual title, followed by Joaquin Niemann, Sergio Garcia and Tyrell Hatton in the finish.
Team captain Brooks Koepka (right) of Smash GC and Matt Koepka of High Flyers GC during the opening day of the LIV Golf Invitational – Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in Portland, June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. Wolf walks away from the first tee. (Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
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Crushers GC won the team title. The team included DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri, and John Catlin.
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