NBC Sports exec on Golf Channel spinoff: ‘No one’s going to notice’
"I think, as a viewer, people really won’t know the difference."
"I think, as a viewer, people really won’t know the difference."
"You are talking to him about stuff that totally takes his mind off what he is doing."
The new entity will launch by the end of 2025.
The technical difficulties could bode well for the LPGA and LIV Golf, both of which are also airing tournaments.
"I would say he's the most underachieving golfer in the history of the game."
"To the Brandel Chamblees, to the Paul McGinleys, Rocco Mediates of the world, I don't regret anything I said."
"I don't want to look like a fool on television, but I've gotten pretty good at that."
Golf fans have been outspoken in complaining about commercials in recent years.
"I'm a huge fan of Rory, but he's angering me right now."
"At the end of the day, did I agree with him? No. But I've gotta say, he made strong points all day long."
"I had no grasp of just how sticky the audience is for Good Good."
Sunday's final round was the most-watched for the tournament since 2021.
"The war between college basketball and golf broadcasts will be written about in history books."
"The goal is, though, to innovate and perhaps be a little bit more nimble than we've been in the past."
The Good Good GolfNow Desert Knockout will air live on Golf Channel February 5th.
Details about future arrangements between the network and NBC also emerge.
The recently spun-out golf cable network could find a landing home with its frequent partner the PGA Tour in the new year.
Charlie Woods' stardom is only continuing to grow.
"5 Clubs on Golf Channel" will debut Monday, January 6th.
"It's probably just a microcosm of our larger industry."
The move will include its news assets MSNBC and CNBC, entertainment assets USA, Oxygen, E!, and Syfy, and its lone remaining sports cable network Golf Channel.
"I’ll just be as candid as I can and enjoy it."
Golf Channel will hop on board the Caitlin Clark express with special interviews and coverage of her pro-am appearance next week.