LIV Golf will expand its audience in 2025 with more than half of the league’s schedule scheduled to air 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 stream on the FOX Sports app and for LIV Golf+ subscribers.
The two sides agreed to a multi-year agreement on media rights.
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From left to right, first place 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 7 of April. 2024 in Doral, Florida. (Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf via AP)
“We are thrilled to partner with FOX Sports, one of the largest broadcast networks in the world,” LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said 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 country’s top sports leagues and conferences.
“I want to thank the team at FOX Sports who share our vision for the future of golf, a new model that is redefining the way the sport is experienced. LIV Golf is attracting a younger, more active and knowledgeable fan base. technology, and as our “Players and teams prepare for LIV Golf’s biggest season yet, this deal will take our broadcast to new heights.”
LIV Golf began as a breakaway league from the PGA Tour and with a lot of scrutiny. Much of the criticism has fallen by the wayside over the last year as the league has attracted stars such as Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson.
Former President Donald Trump, His Excellency Yasir Al Rumayyan, Greg Norman, CEO and Commissioner of LIV Golf, and Majed Al Sorour, CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation, are seen on stage during the third day of the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 31, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
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The league initially aired on social media before landing its first television 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 sports to life and I’m excited to see how they showcase what makes our game so unique. It’s amazing to have a partner that shares our vision and I think fans will love what’s to come.”
Rahm added that the partnership marks a “huge step forward” for LIV Golf and its fans.
“FOX Sports has a reputation for providing world-class sports coverage and I’m confident they will enhance the experience for everyone who watches. I believe FOX Sports shares our commitment to pushing boundaries and innovating, and I can’t wait to see how this happens.” collaboration connects more fans with our sport.
LIV Golf offers 54-hole play on some of the best-known golf courses in the world. There is a regular individual competition with a team element added to each tournament.
Rahm won the singles title with Joaquín Niemann, Sergio García and Tyrell Hatton behind him.
Team captain Brooks Koepka, right, of Smash GC and Matt Wolff of Hy Flyers GC tee off on the first tee during day one 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)
Crushers GC won the team title. The team consisted of DeChambeau, Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri and John Catlin.
