Sky muscle in on US Masters golf
September 22, 2010 · 3 Comments
Sky Sports have acquired exclusive UK coverage of the opening two rounds of the US masters from 2011, making it the only destination to see all four days of the tournament live.
Although the BBC lose their exclusivity, they will share coverage of the final two rounds, played on Saturday 9 April and Sunday 10 April next year, with the pay-TV broadcaster. Sky are also to screen coverage of the event in 3D. The BBC previously held the exclusive UK TV rights to the US Masters since 1986 and the event is one of the highlights of its sporting coverage.
Barbara Slater, the BBC’s director of sport said, “The BBC is very proud we have broadcast the Masters every year since 1986 and we are delighted that this new deal enables us to continue this relationship. It means terrestrial audiences can continue to enjoy live coverage of the concluding rounds of this hugely prestigious tournament on BBC TV, alongside our comprehensive coverage on radio and online.”
The Sky Sports managing director, Barney Francis, said: “Sky Sports is now the only place to see all four days of the Masters, live. Sky Sports has enjoyed a great partnership with golf for nearly two decades. We follow a hundred different tournaments each year, from five different continents, and are excited that the Masters is now at the heart of this calendar.”
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I am lucky enough to have a 3D T.V Sky’s coverage is BREATHTAKING, the best sports coverage I have ever seen, and it is so comprehensive. This really is Golf Heaven
It really is just like being there, you can see every contour, Top Marks Sky Sports