Photo by Lo Sarno on Unsplash Statistical analysis of amateur golf performance consistently reveals a counterintuitive finding: distance control errors on approach shots cost recreational golfers more strokes than directional errors, even though most golfers practice and worry about direction far more. The Statistical Pattern Shot-tracking data from systems used across recreational and competitive golf shows that amateur golfers are typically far more likely to miss an approach shot short or long of their intended distance than they are to miss significantly left or right of their intended line. A shot that's 15 yards short or long frequently finds trouble — a bunker, water, or simply a much longer subsequent putt — in a way that a shot 10 yards left or right of the pin, but still on the green, does not. Why This Happens Directional misses are usually caused by face-to-path errors, covered in our ball flight laws article , which tend to be relatively consistent for an individual g...
The most-searched question heading into PGA Championship week: what channel is it on? Here is the definitive answer for every round, every platform, and every viewing situation for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
The Simple Answer by Day
Thursday May 14: ESPN+ from 7 AM, ESPN from 12–7 PM ET
Friday May 15: ESPN+ from 7 AM, ESPN from 12–7 PM ET
Saturday May 16: ESPN+ from 8 AM, ESPN 10 AM–1 PM, CBS 1–7 PM ET
Sunday May 17: ESPN+ from 8 AM, ESPN 10 AM–1 PM, CBS 1–7 PM ET
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ESPN Channel Numbers
ESPN is channel 206 on DIRECTV, channel 140 on Dish Network, and varies by market on most cable providers — typically in the 30–50 or 200–220 range. Check your cable provider's guide or ask for the ESPN channel number in your area. ESPN is also available on every major live TV streaming service: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV Blue, and DirecTV Stream.
CBS Channel Numbers
CBS is a local broadcast network available on virtually every cable and satellite package and free over the air with a digital antenna. On live TV streaming services, CBS is included in YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream. CBS streams live on Paramount+ with a Premium subscription on Saturday and Sunday.
ESPN+ — Where to Find It
ESPN+ is a streaming-only service — it is not a traditional cable channel. Access it through the ESPN app on any smart TV, phone, tablet, or computer, or through the Disney Bundle which includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu. ESPN+ costs $10.99 per month as a standalone subscription. It carries the morning windows on all four championship days.
Golf Channel Channel Numbers
Golf Channel is channel 218 on DIRECTV, channel 401 on Dish Network, and available on most cable providers. It is included on YouTube TV and FuboTV. Golf Channel carries Live From the PGA Championship studio coverage morning through evening every day of the week — not the competitive rounds themselves, but the analysis, highlights, and coverage surrounding them.
International Viewers
In the United Kingdom, the PGA Championship airs on Sky Sports Golf. In Australia, coverage is on Fox Sports and Kayo Sports. In Canada, coverage is on TSN and CTV. Check local listings for exact channel numbers and streaming availability in your region.
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