Cara Banks to lead NBC’s LPGA coverage as play-by-play announcer
Banks will call the Chevron Championship this weekend.
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Kai Trump gets sponsor invite to compete in LPGA tournament
"Kai’s broad following and reach are helping introduce golf to new audiences, especially among younger fans."
New LPGA commissioner wants to simplify sport’s TV windows
"For so many sports, it’s easy to know when to turn on the TV or click open an app and find the players you want to see at predictable times. It’s really, really hard to do that today with women’s golf."
Annika Sorenstam supporting former Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott for LPGA head
Scott also served as chairman and CEO of the WTA for six years.
LPGA sues Korean broadcast partner over unpaid rights fees and tournament sponsorships
The lawsuit here covers non-payment of both rights fees and tournament sponsorship underwriting money.
Golf Channel’s ‘Big Break’ host Stephanie Sparks dies at 50
Sparks hosted several shows, including “Big Break,” “Golf with Style!” and “Playing Lessons with the Pros.”
Some NBC affiliates cut to commercial during critical Women’s PGA putt while others drops their logo over winning putt
Another week, another golf broadcasting snafu for NBC.
LPGA announces all-access YouTube series
Hopefully the LPGA can keep finding ways to give their players platforms to connect with fans.
Let’s appreciate this cameraman sprinting across a fairway to get into position
Excellent hustle here.
Hank Haney says on his SiriusXM show he couldn’t name six LPGA players except those named “Lee,” apologizes
"I couldn't name you, like, six players on the LPGA Tour. Nah, maybe I could. Well, I'd go with Lee. If I didn't have to name a first name, I'd get a bunch of them right."
The week in sports television, 06/06-06/12/2016
Another week, another week of NBA and NHL Finals action, the Copa América Centenario tournament ramps up with...
New Golf Digest cover controversy erupts over Paige Spiranac and Lydia Ko
If you’re Golf Digest, you create controversy with your cover, whether that’s by featuring Paulina Gretzky instead of...
