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DIRECTV, PGA Tour to expand coverage of events

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13 years ago

May 28, 2013

The PGA Tour and DirecTV have formed a new partnership that will bring golf fans closer to the PGA Tour.

DirecTV will employ a mosaic channel called Mix Channel to provide golf fans with an in-depth view of four non-major tournaments this year, starting with this week’s Memorial Tournament.

The channel is free to all DirecTV subscribers, and will show a four-in-one mosaic screen that features four different views of the action. Golfers will be able to select any one of the four channels to watch in full screen, and all of the channels will be fully produced and have their own announcers. The channels are:

CBS Sports Feed — the typical tournament coverage.
Launch Pad — coverage of an important driving hole. At the Memorial, Launch Pad will cover the 529-yard No. 15 at Muirfield Village GC, which is reachable in two shots. The action will be captured by cameras positioned on the hole’s tee box and landing area. Golfer’s swings will be broken down and analyzed using slow motion replays, Pro-Tracer shot tracking and split-screen comparisons.
Shot Link — for the stats-intensive viewers. It provides a look at current action through a stats-intensive broadcast.
Featured Group — focuses on a specific group of golfers throughout a round.

These features give viewers the “chance to experience the PGA Tour in creative, entertaining ways beyond just the telecast,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem in a press conference on Tuesday. Viewers will also be available to view the channels for the first time on the PGA Tour’s iPad app.

Besides being used to expand weekend coverage of the Memorial, it will also be used for the Travelers Championship, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and The Barclays. It has been used in the past during major championships, including this year’s Masters Tournament, and will be used for the next three majors — the U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship.

“I know from our own internal research among the application users at the Masters, the average daily viewing time was 25 percent higher than non-application users,” said Mike White, CEO of DIRECTV. “Kind of those that use it tend to tune in more frequently and watch it longer. You are picking up the passionate, real golf fans that are kind of focused on these kinds of interactive viewing applications.”

The Mix Channel will also display a full-time leaderboard along with the channel’s four video cells, which will show tee times, live scoring and the leaders’ location on the course.

“I think most folks who have followed our sports have heard me talk over the last couple of years, a major objective of ours is to package what goes on at a golf tournament on the PGA Tour in a way that is most appealing to our fans, to deliver that content in many different ways, across multiple platforms,” Finchem said. “The partnership we’re announcing today with DIRECTV represents a real advancement in achieving these objectives.”

Viewers will be able to find this product on channel 710 starting this weekend.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.