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New digital subscription service PGA TOUR LIVE set for debut

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA TOUR today announced the creation of PGA TOUR LIVE, a digital Over-The-Top subscription service featuring exclusive, live Thursday and Friday morning coverage of more than 30 PGA TOUR events per season. The PGA TOUR and MLB Advanced Media (MLBAM) are entering into a multi-year partnership to develop, produce, and distribute the OTT service to golf fans in North America and other key markets around the world. Set to launch this summer, PGA TOUR LIVE will feature exclusive Thursday and Friday coverage of two morning featured groups leading up to the afternoon Golf Channel television broadcast. PGA TOUR LIVE will mark the first time ever that complete, live coverage of morning marquee groups has been provided to fans.

“PGA TOUR LIVE is an important development for golf fans, as it will bring live action to the devices they use most, while building great momentum and viewership for the ensuing broadcast coverage each weekday afternoon and into the weekend,” said Tim Finchem, Commissioner of the PGA TOUR. “Working with MLBAM was a natural fit, as it was a top priority to find a partner to meet the challenge of delivering the digital hybrid our fans want most – a live HD broadcast with world-class technology distribution.”

The PGA TOUR and MLBAM will collaborate to develop, launch and operate the subscription service across mobile, tablet and other digital devices in the United States, Canada, and select international markets. MLBAM, the New York-based technology company, will provide its Emmy Award winning video infrastructure services, including cross-platform application development and broadcast engineering operations, to bring this new digital-only product to a wide range of devices and screens. Subscription pricing and supported digital platforms will be announced at a later date.

“Commissioner Finchem and his entire staff deserve credit for having the vision and the fortitude to serve the millions of golf fans with this product,” said Bob Bowman, President of Business & Media for Major League Baseball. “Those fans will not be disappointed.”
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No details on pricing, per-device availability, and multiple users, but this generally seems like a good move by the PGA Tour to skew to younger demographics who increasingly lack cable subscriptions. Here's to hoping for a reasonable price and good coverage. I'm excited.
 
I'm listening. Would end satellite for me.
 
I am legitimately interested in something like this and was wondering why more golf is not streamed online. We cut the cord on cable about a year ago, I miss watching golf and hockey. I cannot get the NHL Network because I would have my team blacked out anyway but I will take golf.
 
Considering they are only going to focus on two groups, I will pass.
 
Hmmm.... Interesting, cable seems to be fading away even more everyday.
 
Interesting. The press release specifically mentions "morning" coverage. I would assume they would stop streaming once the network coverage begins.
 
cpljohnst said:
Interesting. The press release specifically mentions "morning" coverage. I would assume they would stop streaming once the network coverage begins.
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That's what I took from it as well.

If the case, not something I'd be willing to pay for.
 
Just when I sign a TV contract, I will be in for this for sure


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motoo344 said:
I am legitimately interested in something like this and was wondering why more golf is not streamed online. We cut the cord on cable about a year ago, I miss watching golf and hockey. I cannot get the NHL Network because I would have my team blacked out anyway but I will take golf.
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Have you considered using a proxy server?
 
Love this. Its the worst missing early tee times
 
Cut cable years ago. Always a struggle finding golf online. Can't wait.
 
Will it include 1) majors 2) wgc events 3) coverage that golf channel otherwise provides. If so, id cut the cord today. Seems silly how much i pay to watch about 5 channels.

~Rock
 
I am in the same boat, but I broke down and was struggling missing golf. Ah for the love of the game


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This brings up an interesting topic. I got rid of cable about 8 months ago and watching golf is the biggest issue I have. I have a HD antenna so I can get the regular local channel coverage on Sat and Sunday but really miss being able to watch Thurs and Friday golf as well as replays, international etc.
i use Roku and stream Netflix.

Is is there a favorite app that anyone uses or have any ideas on what options there are? The day that the golf channel has an app that allows you to open up their coverage will be a great day.
 
So is this what they have been offering for free online for years that they just recently took away?
 
Martsy said:
So is this what they have been offering for free online for years that they just recently took away?
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Looks like there's still some available, here's this weeks schedule!
[h=2]WHEN TO WATCH THIS WEEK[/h]
ChannelCoverageAirtimes
LIVE@
Military Appreciation + Concert

Watch live on Tuesday, May 5 -- right from the back lawn at TPC Sawgrass. First: The Military Appreciation Ceremony, followed by a live concert from Big & Rich!
Launch video player

• Tue: 5:45-7:45 p.m. ET

LIVE@
Featured Holes		Watch coverage from No. 17's famous island green.
Launch video player

• Thu: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ET
• Fri: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ET
• Sat: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ET
• Sun: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. ET

LIVE@
Featured Group		Watch coverage of one morning group and one group in the afternoon
Launch video player

• Thu: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ET
• Fri: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ET
• Sat: 12-7 p.m. ET
• Sun: 12-7 p.m. ET

GOLF Channel
Simulcast		Watch GOLF Channel coverage online
(*) You will be asked to login to your cable provider.
Launch video player

 • Thu: 1-7 p.m. ET
• Fri: 1-7 p.m. ET

NBC Sports
Simulcast		Watch NBC Sports coverage online.
Launch video player 		• Sat: 2-7 p.m. ET
• Sun: 2-7 p.m. ET
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Sounds like it's time to short all publicly traded stocks. Thursday & Friday productivity from 8-noon is going to take a big hit. :angel:
 
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