Golf

5/24/2023 |  LPGA launches affordable golf gear for female beginners and juniors at Walmart (Gist Sports, The)

Nothing for buyers to beware of here. Yesterday, the LPGA launched a line of affordable golf clubs, accessories, and apparel for female beginners and juniors. The gear will be available exclusively at Walmart and is likely central to the tour’s latest growth strategy.

5/24/2023 |  Michael Block Soaking In Media Blitz As He Bids For Next Payday (Front Office Sports)

Michael Block tees off Thursday in the Charles Schwab Challenge — and five days out from his magical 15th-place finish at the PGA Championship, the spotlight’s still shining on the club pro.

The Fort Worth PGA Tour event offered Block a sponsor’s exemption after he capped his stunning performance with an ace during Sunday’s final round, securing a return to next year’s PGA Championship and earning $288,333.

5/24/2023 |  Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports Adds Justin Bieber and DJ Khaled As Investors (Morning Consult Sports) Darius Rucker, Macklemore and Jake Owen are also signing on as investors in the company, which will launch its TGL golf league next year.

5/23/2023 |  PGA Championship’s Final Round Garners Lowest Viewership Since 2008 (Front Office Sports)

• Sunday’s final round on CBS reportedly drew 4.517 million viewers, the lowest final round since 2008.
• The low ratings happened as Brooks Kopeka became the first LIV Golf member to win a major championship.

Sunday’s final round of the PGA Championship on CBS drew 4.517 million viewers, the lowest total since 2008, according to Nielsen ratings from ShowBuzz Daily.

5/23/2023 |  PGA Championship’s Final Round Garners Lowest Viewership Since 2008 (Front Office Sports) The final round of the PGA Championship drew just over 4.5 million viewers on CBS, marking the lowest final round ratings total for the golf major since 2008, according to Nielsen. Sunday’s viewership, which saw a 14% decrease year over year, also marked the first time since 2019 that viewership for the PGA Championship’s final round didn’t reach 5 million viewers.