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  • DISCOVERY, GOLFTV AND TIGER WOODS UNVEIL SEASON 2 OF THE EXCLUSIVE SERIES “MY GAME: TIGER WOODS”

    DISCOVERY, GOLFTV AND TIGER WOODS UNVEIL SEASON 2 OF THE EXCLUSIVE SERIES “MY GAME: TIGER WOODS”

    Discovery Golf and GOLFTV powered by PGA TOUR today announced the release of the second season of the exclusive masterclass series “MY GAME: TIGER WOODS.” The 10-part season launches globally on August 20 and sees the greatest player of the modern era take viewers through his shotmaking Secrets for the first time.

    In 2019’s Season 1, MY GAME: TIGER WOODS – INSIDE THE MIND OF A CHAMPION, viewers were given a 50,000-foot view of Tiger’s overall thoughts on his game, delivered candidly by the golf icon himself. The incredible success of Season 1 was followed by an insatiable fan outcry for more — more time, more detail, more instruction on how the most successful player in modern golf hits his legendary shots. Season 2 sees the 15-time major champion dive deep into the technique behind his incredible shotmaking skills and sharing the secrets to what has made him one of the best players of all time. Presented in clear and memorable terms, viewers will learn invaluable lessons that they can apply to their own game.

    MY GAME: TIGER WOODS – SHOTMAKING SECRETS was filmed on course at The Dye Preserve in Jupiter, Fla. during June 2020 with strict Covid-19 production-safety precautions in place. The series will be available to international audiences on GOLFTV powered by PGA TOUR, the live and on-demand video streaming service available in more than 200 international markets worldwide.Episode 1 will be free to view with the remainder of the series available to stream with a GOLFTV Live subscription. Viewers in the U.S. can watch via the new Golf Digest Schools app or at www.golfdigest.com/tigerwoods.

    Speaking on the new series, Tiger Woods said: “Shooting My Game Season 2 with Discovery was a great opportunity to dig deep and offer insight into how I approach and execute the different parts of my game. I’ve never revealed my thought process behind my shotmaking technique and course management in such detail before, so I am excited to share it with players and fans for the first time.

    “It’s been a tough time for everyone around the world these past few months, and it’s fantastic to see players of all levels getting back out there on the course. I’m excited to partner with GOLFTV and Discovery to bring this series to millions around the world and help people enjoy the game even more,” Woods said.

    Alex Kaplan, President and General Manager of Discovery Golf said: “Following the success of Season 1, we are immensely proud to continue our relationship with Tiger for 10more unmissable episodes. MY GAME: TIGER WOODS – SHOTMAKING SECRETSis a must-watch for every fan and player looking for that extra edge to their game. What better way to improve and ultimately shoot lower scores than by taking tips directly from the greatest golfer of modern times?

    “We are fully committed to bringing fans closer to the action and the players through our coverage, reporting and exclusive access to heroes like Tiger,” Kaplan said.

    Discovery announced an exclusive multi-year content partnership with Tiger Woods in November 2018. Discovery launched GOLFTV in January 2019, as part of a ground-breaking 12-year strategic alliance with the PGA TOUR, and acquired Golf Digest in May 2019.

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  • Discovery to add Ladies European Tour to GOLFTV roster as it continues to expand the ‘digital home of golf’

    Discovery to add Ladies European Tour to GOLFTV roster as it continues to expand the ‘digital home of golf’

    MUMBAI: Discovery and the Ladies European Tour have today announced a new partnership that will see GOLFTV showcase the foremost players and events in European women’s golf.  The agreement features multiplatform live rights to all Ladies European Tour events, as well as the next two Solheim Cups in 25 countries in Europe* – including Denmark, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sweden – and brings even more premium golf content and programming to GOLFTV.

    The partnership will bring coverage of the Ladies European Tour and the Solheim Cup together, in many markets, with the PGA TOUR and European Tour on GOLFTV, the global live and on-demand video streaming service that is launching in January 2019. Fans will be able to follow all the world’s greatest golfers, all year round, with a growing portfolio of content that will make GOLFTV the premier destination for golf entertainment worldwide.

    GOLFTV’s live coverage of every Ladies European Tour event includes the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open, Hero Women's Indian Open and Andalucia Costa del Sol Open de Espana season finale, as well as the Golf Sixes on GOLFTV.  

    The biggest team event in women’s golf will also feature on GOLFTV, with live coverage of the next two editions of the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland in 2019, and at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, in 2021. GOLFTV will also present a wide range of Ladies European Tour content and programming on demand, including highlights and features with leading players.

    Alex Kaplan, President and General Manager, Discovery Golf, said: “We’re excited to welcome the Ladies European Tour and Solheim Cup to the GOLFTV family, signifying another milestone in our journey to becoming the true ‘digital home of golf’ for fans.  As we prepare to launch the service, GOLFTV continues to build a portfolio of must-have content and events for golf fans. Our new relationship with the Ladies European Tour underlines our ambition to showcase women’s golf on a global platform, and feature the world’s greatest players, every week of the year.” 

    Mark Lichtenhein, Chief Executive, Ladies European Tour, said: “Building on our long-standing relationship with Discovery, it’s fantastic for the LET to be joining GOLFTV’s ground breaking new streaming service. Digital distribution has long been a critical component for women’s golf and it’s very exciting to now be positioned under one roof with the men’s game.”

    Under the agreement, Discovery will have the ability to sublicense the Ladies European Tour TV and digital coverage as part of a broader strategy to grow viewership of the Ladies European Tour, and for golf around the world. 

    GOLFTV’s portfolio, which already includes the PGA TOUR and European Tour, will also feature an exclusive global content partnership with 14-time major champion Tiger Woods. GOLFTV will collaborate with Woods on a wide range of content opportunities, including instructional videos to help players improve their game, and exclusive access into Woods’ tournament preparation. Starting later in 2019, the unique content will offer fans an authentic and regular look into the life, mind and performance of the game’s ultimate icon.

    Further information regarding GOLFTV programming and content will be announced in due course.  Fans can visit GOLF.TV for more information and sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest GOLFTV developments.

  • Discovery strikes agreement with European Tour to expand GOLFTV portfolio and establish the ‘digital home of golf

    Discovery strikes agreement with European Tour to expand GOLFTV portfolio and establish the ‘digital home of golf

    MUMBAI: Discovery and the European Tour have announced a new partnership that will see GOLFTV continue to expand its portfolio and move towards becoming the established ‘digital home of golf’ for fans around the world. 

    The wide-ranging agreement includes international multi-platform live rights, in selected territories,* to all European Tour events and the next two Ryder Cups**, as well as Discovery collaborating to further grow the European Tour’s digital platforms, showcasing the Tour’s innovative content worldwide.

    The partnership will bring coverage of the European Tour and Ryder Cup together under GOLFTV, the global live and on-demand video streaming service launching in January 2019. Fans will be able to follow all the world’s greatest players, week in and week out, with a growing portfolio of content that will make GOLFTV an unmissable destination for golf entertainment worldwide.

    GOLFTV will carry more than 40 European Tour events per year starting in January*. These events will include:

    Every Race to Dubai event throughout the season.
    All Rolex Series events, including the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Aberdeen Standard investments Scottish Open, BMW PGA Championship, Italian Open, Turkish Airlines Open, Nedbank Golf Challenge and season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.
    All World Golf Championships (WGC)*** events, including the Mexico Championship, the Dell Technologies Match Play, the FedEx St. Jude Invitational and HSBC Champions.
    Golf Sixes and the Hero Challenge.
    The European Challenge Tour and Staysure Tour.

    Following Team Europe’s victory in Paris in September, live coverage of the next two Ryder Cups from Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, in 2020 and Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Italy, in 2022 will be available to fans in selected territories through GOLFTV**.

    Alex Kaplan, President and General Manager, Discovery Golf, said: “Welcoming the European Tour and The Ryder Cup into the GOLFTV world is a significant step in our journey to becoming a premier global destination for golf entertainment. To offer fans the chance to watch some of the biggest tournaments of the year week in and week out, featuring the world’s greatest players and their national heroes, is the perfect foundation of must-have content that fans can’t live without.”  

    “To become the true ‘digital home of golf,’ we know we must think differently and go further than anything that has been done before,” Kaplan continued. “Forging a deeper relationship with the European Tour to help develop and grow its digital assets is a perfect example of that, and it highlights our long-term aim to build a true ecosystem around golf, leveraging Discovery’s global presence and expertise to achieve this at scale.” 

    Keith Pelley, Chief Executive, European Tour, said: “Discovery has a very a strong vision for GOLFTV as a multi-platform destination for golf and we are delighted to be combining our global reach in 2019.

    “Our partnership with Discovery, combined with our other broadcast deals, means that every fan in every territory will now be able to watch the European Tour. This new partnership is therefore an exciting move for us, allowing us to showcase the stars of the European Tour and our innovative content to a new audience,” Pelley concluded.

    From January 2019, Discovery will hold live European Tour rights in the following markets (please see Notes to Editors for full market list):

    Exclusive linear and digital rights in markets including Italy, Romania, Russia, Spain (sublicense agreed with Movistar+), Turkey; 
    GOLFTV digital streaming rights in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  Portugal, Balkan countries, Eurasia, India, Latin America, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and a number of territories in Asia; 

    Moving beyond a traditional rights agreement, Discovery will partner with the European Tour on the operations of its digital platforms from 2019. Leveraging Discovery’s proven record in maximizing multi-platform engagement and commercialization around the world’s biggest and most watched sports events, the partners will work together to grow the European Tour’s digital assets, including the global website, the European Tour apps, and exploration of new local websites and local European Tour social media accounts, helping to showcase the Tour’s innovative digital content to a global audience.

    Discovery will focus on developing and optimizing key aspects of the European Tour digital operation, such as technology, monetization and advertising. The European Tour will continue to provide content and editorial services for the digital platforms, and service its existing news and media clients.

    Under the agreement, Discovery will also have the ability to sublicense TV and digital coverage, in the markets for which it holds exclusive rights, as part of a broader strategy to grow viewership of the European Tour. These markets, pending activation date of the full live rights, include Albania, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain (sublicense agreed with Movistar+), Turkey and Ukraine.

    GOLFTV’s portfolio, which already includes the PGA TOUR, was boosted by a separate announcement last month which saw GOLFTV strike an exclusive global content partnership with 14-time major champion Tiger Woods. GOLFTV will collaborate with Woods on a wide range of content creation opportunities, including deep-dive instruction to help players improve their game, and exclusive access into Woods’ tournament preparation. The unique content will offer fans an authentic and regular look into the life, mind and performance of the game’s ultimate icon.

    Further information regarding GOLFTV programming and content will be announced in due course.