U.S. Open broadcasts peak at 9.3 million viewers on Father's Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
NBC Sports reported that the 126th U.S. Open reached a peak of 9.3 million viewers on Father's Day from 6:30-6:45 p.m. ET. The final round averaged 5.5 million viewers, slightly up from last year's 5.4 million. Wyndham Clark began the round with a six-shot lead, which narrowed to one as Sam Burns mounted a comeback at Shinnecock Hills. NBC's total audience for the three-day event averaged 3.9 million, a 2 percent increase compared to last year. Peacock's coverage became the most-streamed golf event ever, with a 13 percent increase from the previous year.
- •7.5 million viewers for the final round on Father's Day.
- •Wyndham Clark started with a six-shot lead.
- •Average audience for the event was 5.5 million.
- •Total viewership increased by 2 percent from last year.
- •Peacock coverage saw a 13 percent rise in streaming numbers.
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open reports huge ratings on NBC, Peacock, peaking at 9.3 million viewers
"NBC says the TV audience peaked at 9.3 million viewers from 6:30-6:45 p.m. ET on Father's Day.
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