A golf-putting event operator is setting up a home in a temporary venue in Las Vegas. Greg Pitcher asks if the Major Series of Putting will do for golf what Twenty20 did for cricket.
IMG Arena hopes Ryder Cup data deal will ‘catalyse’ interest in golf betting product
Ryder Cup added to European Tour and PGA Tour rights
Revenue share model underpins bookmaker deals to reflect immaturity of in-play golf betting product
PGA Tour Superstore revolutionizes sports retail sector as Home Depot of golf
Following the decline of a number of US sporting goods chains, Bob Williams talks to Dick Sullivan, president and chief executive of the PGA Tour Superstore, which has expanded from 10 stores in 2010 to 41 locations in 16 states, about what is behind the success of the chain.
IMG acquires tennis’ Madrid Open, golf’s Spanish Open
The IMG agency has added to its tennis portfolio through an agreement to acquire the Mutua Madrid Open, a leading event on both the men’s ATP Tour and women’s WTA Tour.
Sports events curtailed as authorities respond to new Covid variant
Sports events have begun to be affected as authorities around the world seek a quick response to the risks posed by the new 'Omicron' Covid variant
LET to add to schedule and prize fund in 2022, earmarks growth with LPGA backing
Golf’s Ladies European Tour will increase its number of tournaments and prize fund in 2022 following a schedule this year that was still affected by cancellations as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
PGA Tour details extensive purse increases for 2022
Commissioner Monahan outlines in memo to players plans for widespread pay boosts
Sports media’s transition to a streaming-based future grows more turbulent
SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher examines the implications of the increasing issues among many American sports media entities pivoting their businesses to streaming
Lega Serie A’s ISG renewal puts virtual advertising assets in clubs’ hands
Lega Serie A's recent renewal with virtual advertising specialist, the Interregional Sports Group, offers a first-of-its-kind virtual advertising opportunity to all 20 of the league's clubs. Serie A’s commercial & marketing director, Michele Ciccarese, speaks to SportBusiness about the deal and the league’s search for an International Partner.
EASL aims to raise bar for Asian club basketball, on and off the court
The East Asia Super League is aiming to take the packaging, presentation and on-court quality of club basketball in the region to a new level.
Kevin Warren looks to guide Big Ten through transformative period in US college sports
Facing perhaps the largest set of transformational developments in the history of US college sports, Big Ten Conference commissioner Kevin Warren looks to use the well-being and opportunity of the student-athlete as a guiding principle. He discusses the fast-changing industry landscape with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher.