The PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoffs resume this week with the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland, featuring a top 50 field competing to secure a place at the TOUR Championship in Atlanta. Live coverage begins Thursday and Friday at 2 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel, with NBC and Peacock broadcasting the weekend sessions at 3 p.m. ET Saturday and 2 p.m. ET Sunday. This event is a critical step in tightening the FedExCup leaderboard as players chase the season’s deciding tournament.
The FedExCup Playoffs Coverage continues to showcase some of the season’s most exciting golf moments, notably following the dramatic FedEx St. Jude Championship, where Justin Rose triumphed over J.J. Spaun in a third playoff hole to deliver one of the most-watched final rounds since 2013. As the BMW Championship unfolds, players including Scottie Scheffler, the defending FedExCup Champion known for his consistent top-10 finishes, seek to strengthen their standing; meanwhile, those on the playoff bubble like Chris Gotterup, Viktor Hovland, Akshay Bhatia, and Daniel Berger fight to avoid elimination ahead of East Lake Golf Club’s TOUR Championship.
Innovative Broadcast Features and Player Access Enhance Viewer Experience
A key highlight of all three FedExCup Playoff events is the inclusion of Drone AR technology, an Emmy-winning augmented reality experience that combines live aerial shots with real-time data to give fans a fresh perspective on towering drives and course dynamics. Complementing this technology, the returning
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features Smylie Kaufman engaging with PGA TOUR players on Fridays during the playoffs, offering personal insights and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the competition.
Weekend coverage will be enhanced by the NBC/GOLF Channel/Peacock broadcast team, including commentators Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon, and Steve Sands; analysts Kevin Kisner, Brad Faxon, Smylie Kaufman, and Curt Byrum; and on-course reporters Jim “Bones” Mackay, John Wood, and Cara Banks who provide in-depth interviews and updates throughout the tournament.
U.S. Amateur Championship Draws Elite Amateur Golfers to The Olympic Club
Concurrently, the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship takes place at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, signaling a major event in the amateur golf calendar. Starting with two rounds of stroke play to narrow the field from 312 to 64 match play qualifiers, the tournament began earlier this week, with match play competition starting today.
This USGA championship, returning to The Olympic Club for the twelfth time, features notable players such as Jackson Koivun, Miles Russell, Luke Poulter, John Daly II, and Ben James competing for the Havemeyer Trophy. Broadcasting talent includes former U.S. Amateur champions John Cook and Colt Knost, alongside Steve Burkowski, Jim Gallagher Jr., and two-time U.S. Women’s Amateur winner Kay Cockerill, who bring expert analysis and commentary to the extensive live coverage on Golf Channel and Peacock.
LPGA Tour’s The Standard Portland Classic Offers Rich History and Competitive Field
The LPGA Tour is also in action with The Standard Portland Classic, held at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon. This event is the oldest non-major full-field tournament on the LPGA circuit, dating back to 1972, and is now in its fourth consecutive year at this venue. Brooke Henderson, a two-time champion of the Portland Classic, and defending winner Moriya Jutanugarn both highlight the competitive player roster.
The coverage on GOLF Channel begins Thursday at 11 a.m. ET, with a broadcast team led by Grant Boone on play-by-play, Morgan Pressel providing analysis, and on-course reporting from Karen Stupples and Paige Mackenzie, enriching the broadcast with expert insights on course play and player performance.
PGA TOUR Champions and DP World Tour Events Highlight Global Golf Action
The PGA TOUR Champions Rogers Charity Classic takes place this week at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where Canadian stars Mike Weir and Stephen Ames aim to capture a title on home soil. Last year’s champion, Ken Tanigawa, will defend his crown against a strong field including Padraig Harrington, Steven Alker, Vijay Singh, and Miguel Angel Jimenez.
Meanwhile, the DP World Tour features the Danish Golf Championship, hosted for the first time at Fureso Golf Club in Denmark. Top Danish golfers such as Thomas Bjorn, Nicolai Hojgaard, Rasmus Hojgaard, and Thorbjorn Olesen lead the charge as Rasmus Hojgaard returns as the defending champion from 2023. These international events extend the excitement of live golf beyond the U.S. and showcase emerging and established talent across tours.
Comprehensive Coverage and Accessibility for Golf Fans
Golf Central delivers on-site studio coverage throughout the BMW Championship from Thursday through Sunday on GOLF Channel, with Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, and Kira K. Dixon anchoring coverage. All output streams live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app, enabling easier access for consumers with MVPD subscriptions to enjoy high-quality golf content across multiple devices both at home and on the go.
This week’s PGA TOUR FedExCup Playoffs Coverage offers fans sophisticated viewing options and compelling narratives as players edge closer to the season’s climax, setting the stage for an exhilarating race to the TOUR Championship and beyond.