LIV Golf reaches broadcast rights deal with CW Network
Publishing timestamp: 2023-01-19 13:17:03
Summary
LIV Golf, a Saudi-funded professional golf tour, has reached a deal to broadcast its events on the CW Network. The CW Network will air 14 global events of the 2023 LIV Golf League season, starting with one in Mexico from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26. The CW Network is owned by Nexstar Media Group and is known for airing shows primarily attracting younger audiences. The deal comes during LIV's monthslong court battle with rival PGA Tour. The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund has committed at least $2 billion to the golf circuit and also backs LIV's major tournament sponsor, real estate developer ROSHN. Tiger Woods reportedly rejected an $800 million offer to join the league.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/19/liv-golf-reaches-broadcast-rights-deal-with-cw-network.html