MUMBAI: Neo Sports Broadcast Network has extended its tie- up with the PGA Tour till 2021 and will continue to broadcast live International golf events across the globe that come under the aegis of the US PGA Tour. With a total of 52 tournaments under the PGA Tour belt all held in a calendar year, the PGA Tour remains a golfer’s favorite, and Neo Sports has ensured that the viewer gets to watch the best in golf.
“Golf has been a primary focus for us since the very beginning. The sport is growing in India, and with this acquisition we want to further strengthen our positioning” said Neo Sports EVP programming Mautik Tolia
NEO Sports will showcase all events including some top tier PGA Tour events like the World Golf Championship, Masters Tournament, U.S Open, The Players Championship, FedEx Cup Play Offs and the biennial Presidents Cup. In addition to this, events from WEB.COM and the Champions tour will also be featured on NEO Sports. Some of the world’s most renowned players like Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Jayson Day, Jordan Speith, Anirban Lahiri and many others have been playing PGA Tour and PGA-related tournaments.
“With the acquisition of this multiple-year deal, Neo Sports will maintain continuity of its promised action and retain the title of being the no1 Golf destination of television in India and the Indian Sub-continent,” said the company in a media statement.
Tolia further said, “We are excited to have tied up for the next 6 years, which means golf is actually swinging and how. Golf is one of the fastest growing sport and we are happy to be able to bring this comprehensive selection to sports lovers. Neo Sports remains committed in its efforts to bring the best and most sought after sports for its audience.”