PGA of America & NBC Sports Group Enter Partnership

PALM BEACH GARDENS: The PGA of America and NBC Sports Group have entered into a landmark deal to raise the profile of the Ryder Cup, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and PGA Professionals across the networks of NBC and Golf Channel beginning in 2015.

The partnership, which extends through 2030, includes eight additional Ryder Cups on NBC. The Ryder Cup has been televised by NBC since 1991.

With this pact, the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will also continue to air live on Golf Channel (weekday coverage) and NBC (weekend coverage) through 2030. Additionally, Golf Channel will continue live coverage of all four rounds of the PGA Professional National Championship.

“In many ways, this is a transformational deal for The PGA of America,” said Pete Bevacqua, the CEO of PGA of America. “We are not only excited about the continued excellent coverage and treatment of the Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and other PGA of America events by the NBC Sports Group, but we are eager to work with the networks of NBC, including Golf Channel, on celebrating the unique role of the PGA Professional in the game. Golf Channel is the daily voice of golf in this country. There are wonderful synergies that will be explored between that voice and The PGA of America, as we work together to honor PGA Professionals, draw upon their expertise and expand their relevance among those who already play the game and those who aspire to play.”

“We’re excited to continue our longstanding relationship with The PGA of America and renew the Ryder Cup, one of the most prestigious properties in sports, through 2030,” said Mark Lazarus, the chairman of NBC Sports Group. “This multiplatform agreement allows our broadcast, cable, digital and regional platforms to work with The PGA on their prestigious events and important initiatives.”