How to Watch PGA Tour Tournaments Without Cable in 2025

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The old model of golf on TV — 160 channels of cable, Golf Channel always on, weekend CBS and NBC coverage as the default — is shifting. If you've cut the cord or never had cable, here's the complete guide to watching PGA Tour golf in 2025 without a traditional cable subscription.

The Basic PGA Tour TV Picture

Understanding who has the rights helps you know where to look:

• CBS Sports: Weekend broadcast coverage for most standard Tour events (Saturday and Sunday)
• NBC: Some events, particularly later in the season, plus major championship coverage
• Golf Channel: Thursday and Friday coverage for most Tour events; also owns early rounds on many events
• ESPN/ESPN+: Major championships (Masters on ESPN, PGA Championship on ESPN), select Tour events
• Peacock: US Open coverage, some NBC-affiliated events
• PGA Tour Live (now on ESPN+): Featured group coverage, featured hole coverage, full-round replays

Streaming Services That Carry Golf Channel and CBS/NBC

Fubo TV — ~$80/month

Fubo is the most golf-complete streaming service. It carries Golf Channel, CBS, NBC, and is the only major streaming service that includes Golf Channel in most of its packages. For the dedicated golf fan, Fubo is the most comprehensive cable replacement for live Tour coverage. It also includes ESPN and ESPN+ in its top tiers, which covers the major championship streaming overlap.

YouTube TV — ~$73/month

YouTube TV carries Golf Channel, CBS, NBC, ESPN, and most regional sports networks in one subscription. It's clean, works on every device, and the unlimited DVR is genuinely useful for recording tournament rounds. YouTube TV does not include ESPN+, so you'd need a separate Disney Bundle subscription for ESPN+ content.

Hulu + Live TV — ~$77/month

Very similar to YouTube TV in channel lineup. Includes Golf Channel, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. Comes bundled with Disney+, Hulu on-demand, and ESPN+ — which makes the ESPN+ PGA Tour Live access part of the package. Worth comparing against YouTube TV based on your device preferences.

Sling TV (Blue) — ~$45/month

Sling Blue is the cheapest option and includes Golf Channel. CBS and NBC are available in select markets. ESPN+ is available as an add-on. If budget is the priority and you're in a market where CBS and NBC are available through Sling, this covers the basics at the lowest price point.

ESPN+ and PGA Tour Live

PGA Tour Live, the Tour's premium multi-camera streaming product, moved exclusively to ESPN+ as part of the PGA Tour's media rights reorganization. For $10.99/month (or as part of the Disney Bundle at ~$14/month), ESPN+ subscribers get:

• Featured group coverage all four rounds
• Featured hole coverage (typically Amen Corner at Augusta, the Road Hole at St Andrews)
• Full field coverage where available
• On-demand full-round replays
• Full coverage of major championships and select Tour events

The ESPN+ PGA Tour Live experience is excellent for serious golf fans who want to watch specific players or holes throughout the day rather than waiting for broadcast coverage.

The PGA Tour App

The official PGA Tour app provides live scoring, shot-by-shot tracking, and some free streaming content. It's not a replacement for full broadcast coverage but is an excellent companion app for following tournaments when you can't watch live. Available free on iOS and Android.

Free Options

Limited free content exists. The PGA Tour's YouTube channel posts daily highlights and select feature coverage. Some events have preview and post-round content available without subscription. For the actual live tournament coverage, however, a paid subscription of some kind is required to watch in full.

Major Championship Streaming

• The Masters: CBS and ESPN domestically. Masters.com streams Featured Groups live with free registration
• US Open: NBC and Peacock (streaming). Peacock's coverage is extensive
• The Open Championship: NBC and Peacock. Excellent streaming coverage
• PGA Championship: ESPN and CBS. ESPN+ provides extended coverage

The Best Setup for Most Fans

For comprehensive golf coverage without cable, the practical recommendation is: YouTube TV or Fubo TV (covers Golf Channel, CBS, NBC, ESPN) plus ESPN+ if you want PGA Tour Live featured coverage. Total cost: ~$83–$90/month — comparable to a cable package but without 200 channels you never watch. If budget is tight, Sling Blue + ESPN+ for ~$56/month covers most major events.