PGA Tour viewership grows as competitive field drives season engagement

The PGA Tour recorded a 17% increase in panel-only viewership for the 2026 season compared to the prior year. This rise follows a period of heightened competition where no individual player secured more than three wins. Scottie Scheffler finished the year as the FedExCup champion despite not recording a tournament victory, following five runner-up placements. Network coverage, including performances on CBS and NBC, saw gains with all four major championships recording larger audiences than the previous season. CBS achieved its strongest viewership average since 2009, reaching 3.43 million viewers. While the 2026 campaign has concluded, the tour prepares for the next season by focusing on maintaining the balance across the player field that contributed to this year's broadcast success.

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