Struggling with U.S. Open TV Broadcast... Yet, These 4 Amendments Could Recapture Golf Viewers' Attention
Ready for a frank discussion? Let's talk about the crappy US Open TV coverage, shall we? Don't even get me started on this year's mess. Here's why:
First up, the showing times! I was baffled this morning, finding out that I'd have to wait until 4 PM at the earliest to catch some golf action. The US schedule showed a similarly absurd truth—no coverage until 10 AM. Seriously, why are we keeping golf fans waiting when there's top-tier golf happening at one of the year's four Men's Major Championships?
Next, the coverage is dull as dishwater. Too many filler segments, pointless interviews, and endless adverts. I took it upon myself to find better options, and guess what? LIV Golf nailed it. They've got more cameras on the ground, showing as many shots and players as possible in the least time. Why can't we do the same? Stick with the golf, leave the fluff for another time.
Third, give us variety! We don't need to watch every shot of Rory McIlroy or Scottie Scheffler at the expense of other players in the field. Some highlights I'd love to see? Max Moldovan's hole-out eagle, James Nicholas' heroic four late birdies to make the cut, and Tom Hoge's heartbreaking double-bogey. featuring-group coverage can work, just make sure you're including a mix of players.
Lastly, cut the commercials! The balance is way off, with endless ads interrupting the flow, making it impossible to enjoy the action for any meaningful amount of time. I'm not naive; I understand the need for sponsorship. But this volume is a recipe for future disaster. If we want to attract the next generation of golf fans, we need to create a more inviting viewing experience.
So what do you think? Ready to fix this mess? Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below! Let's bring back the love for golf on TV.
Discussion about sports-analysis should focus on enhancing US Open coverage, with a special attention on providing early morning golf action (sports, golf) and reducing excessive commercial breaks (commercials). For a more engaging viewing experience, we should aim for a mix of players coverage (golf) and minimize filler segments and interviews (sports-analysis).
