The PGA of America has secured a long-term extension with NBC Sports and USA Sports, keeping one of golf’s most significant media partnerships intact through 2033 and reinforcing a relationship that continues to anchor some of the sport’s most visible championships across broadcast and cable platforms.
The renewed agreement, which builds on a deal previously set to run through 2031, ensures that the Ryder Cup, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Professional Championship will remain prominent fixtures across NBC, Peacock, USA Network and Golf Channel, offering fans consistent access to live competition and shoulder programming during a period in which sports rights stability has become increasingly rare.
A centerpiece of the extension centers on the 2033 Ryder Cup at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, marking the event’s first competition in the Bay Area and providing NBC and USA with a signature international property that historically delivers some of golf’s strongest television audiences.
NBC and Peacock will continue to present live tournament coverage, while USA Network and Golf Channel will complement that coverage with additional windows and expanded analysis.
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship remains a priority within the deal, with NBC and Peacock maintaining primary coverage responsibilities through 2033 as the network group continues to invest in women’s sports properties that have shown measurable audience growth across both linear and streaming platforms.
Golf Channel, meanwhile, retains its role as a key destination for supplemental coverage of the women’s major and exclusive presentations of both the Senior PGA Championship and the PGA Professional Championship, strengthening its year-round golf portfolio.
PGA of America CEO Terry Clark framed the extension as a reflection of strategic alignment rather than simple rights continuity.
“Together, we will deliver comprehensive coverage of the Ryder Cup, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and PGA Professional Championship, presenting each at the highest level while elevating our major championships and marquee events as defining stages for the game, our partners and the communities we serve,” said Clark. “We will continue showcasing the exceptional talent of PGA of America Golf Professionals and celebrating the very best in championship golf.”
From the network perspective, executives pointed to both tradition and opportunity. NBC Sports leadership highlighted the Ryder Cup’s intensity and global resonance, particularly with the 2033 competition heading to one of the country’s most historic venues.
USA Sports underscored its long-standing association with the Ryder Cup, which dates back to USA Network’s exclusive live coverage of the 1989 event at The Belfry.
“We’re proud to extend our partnership with the PGA of America and NBC Sports, continuing USA Network’s legacy with the Ryder Cup and showcasing the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship, and the PGA Professional Championship on Golf Channel to viewers across the United States,” said Matt Hong, President of USA Sports.
Beyond tournament telecasts, Golf Channel’s studio programming, including Live From and Golf Central, will continue to frame each event with on-site analysis and comprehensive news coverage, providing the kind of shoulder content that increasingly drives engagement across television and streaming ecosystems.
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