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How to Watch Golf

Majors, weekly tour events and featured-group streaming, plus where early-round coverage actually lives.

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Channels

  • Broadcast weekend windows

    Weekend rounds of most tour events and all four majors air on broadcast television, free with an antenna.

  • Cable early rounds

    Thursday and Friday rounds typically live on the golf-dedicated cable channel.

  • Featured-group streaming

    Morning coverage and marquee groups stream on the broadcaster's paid platform.

Streaming options

Pick by what you watch on and where you live. The highlighted option is our analysis-based pick for most fans.

  • Live TV bundle

    Typical price
    $60 to $85 per month
    Works on
    Varies by provider
    Location fit
    Varies by market
    Notes
    Covers the golf cable channel plus weekend broadcast windows in one place.

  • Antenna

    Typical price
    One-time $30 to $60
    Works on
    Varies by provider
    Location fit
    Varies by market
    Notes
    Covers weekend rounds and the majors on broadcast for free.

  • Broadcaster streaming platform

    Typical price
    $6 to $12 per month
    Works on
    Varies by provider
    Location fit
    Varies by market
    Notes
    Adds early-round and featured-group coverage for the biggest events.

Teams covered

  • PGA Tour
  • Majors
  • LPGA

Common questions

Can I watch the majors for free?
Weekend rounds of the majors air on broadcast television, so an antenna covers the decisive action. Early rounds require cable or streaming.
Where do Thursday and Friday rounds air?
On the golf-dedicated cable channel, carried by most live TV streaming bundles.
Is featured-group streaming worth it?
For the biggest events, yes, if you want morning coverage before the broadcast window opens.
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