2026 Wyndham Championship sees highest viewership in over a decade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

The 2026 Wyndham Championship concluded with CBS averaging 2.59 million viewers during its Sunday broadcast, a significant 33 percent increase from the previous year. The final round peaked at nearly 4 million viewers as Michael Brennan secured a three-shot victory, marking his second PGA Tour win. Saturday's ratings were also strong, averaging 1.79 million viewers, making it the most-watched weekend since 2015. Golf Channel's weekday coverage saw a 22 percent increase, averaging 614,000 viewers during the first two rounds. The focus will now shift to the FedEx Cup Playoffs beginning Thursday, as the top 69 players compete in Memphis.
- •CBS attracts 2.59 million average viewers on Sunday.
- •Final round viewership peaks at nearly 4 million.
- •Saturday ratings average 1.79 million, highest since 2015.
- •Golf Channel's weekday coverage grows by 22 percent year-over-year.
- •FedEx Cup Playoffs start Thursday in Memphis.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Wyndham Championship draws its highest viewership in more than a decade
"The PGA Tour capped off its 2026 regular season with yet another strong viewership performance.
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