LIV Golf will expand its audience in 2025 with more than half of the league’s schedule on FOX or FS1, the organization and FOX Sports announced Wednesday.
FOX Sports added that select rounds will be featured FOX BusinessFS2 and FOX Sports app. All LIV Golf coverage will be streamed via the FOX Sports app and to LIV Golf+ subscribers.
The two parties signed a multi-year contract on media rights.
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From left to right, first-place team champions Kieran Vincent, captain Jon Rahm, Caleb Surratt and Tyrrell Hatton, all of Legion XIII GC, pose with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Doral in Florida. (Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf via AP)
“We are thrilled to partner with FOX Sports, one of the leading television networks in the world,” said LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil in a press release. “LIV Golf is getting bigger and bolder, and this relationship signals the next phase of growth as our League joins the company of the best national sports leagues and conferences.
“I want to thank the FOX Sports team for sharing our vision for the future of golf, a new model that redefines the way the sport is experienced. LIV Golf is attracting a younger, more active and tech-savvy fan base, and as our players and teams prepare for LIV Golf’s biggest season yet , this deal will take our broadcasting to new heights.”
LIV Golf began as a league that split off from the PGA Tour with much attention. Much of the criticism fell flat last year as the league attracted stars like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeauBrooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson.
Former President Donald Trump, His Excellency Yasir Al Rumayyan, Greg Norman, CEO and Trustee of LIV Golf, and Majed Al Sorour, CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation, are seen on stage during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster July 31, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
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The league was initially broadcast on social media before landing its first TV deal with The CW.
“Having FOX Sports on board is a huge win for LIV Golf,” Koepka said in a press release. “They know how to bring the sport to life and I’m excited to see them showcase what makes our game so unique. It’s great to have a partner who shares our vision and I think fans are going to love what’s to come.”
Rahm added that the partnership is a “huge step forward” for LIV Golf and its fans.
“FOX Sports has a reputation for providing world-class sports coverage, and I am confident it will enhance the experience for all viewers. I believe FOX Sports shares our commitment to pushing the boundaries and innovating, and I look forward to seeing how this collaboration connects more fans to our sport.”
LIV Golf offers 54 holes of play on some of the most famous golf courses in the world. There is a regular individual competition with an added team element for each tournament.
Rahm won the individual title, followed by Joaquin Niemann, Sergio Garcia and Tyrell Hatton.
Team captain Brooks Koepka, right, of Smash GC and Matt Wolff of Hy Flyers GC tee off during the first day of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (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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