Originally launched in January 1995 as the first single-sport cable network in the United States by network co-founder and go ... lf/sport icon Arnold Palmer, the multimedia, golf entertainment and services company based in Orlando, Fla., has grown into much more than a TV network. Available to nearly 500 million viewers in nearly 80 countries and nine languages around the world, Golf Channel provides more live tournament coverage than all other U.S. television networks combined. Golf Channel and NBC’s coverage of marquee events include: The Players and FedExCup Playoffs on the PGA TOUR, The Open, Olympics, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup and four of the five women’s major championships along with the Solheim Cup and International Crown. Golf Channel offers viewers the latest analysis through its dedicated News division, featuring daily programs, Morning Drive and Golf Central, along with the network’s Live From programming, airing on-site from the game’s biggest events. And through its slate of high-quality instruction programs, Golf Channel is helping viewers better enjoy the game and play more golf. Golf Channel connects the world to golf through a wide array of digital and lifestyle offerings by increasing GolfershipTM or – connecting fans and viewers to the game – across various platforms including: facilitating online tee times through GolfNow, the world’s largest online tee time reservation platform and golf course technology partner; Golf Channel Digital, which delivers unmatched coverage of the world of golf; Revolution Golf, the largest direct-to-consumer digital platform in golf; GolfAdvisor.com, the world’s largest golf course ratings and reviews resource for golfers, by golfers; Golf Channel Academy, a North American network of instructional facilities, and Golf Channel Amateur Tour, the world’s largest amateur golf tour. Golf Channel is part of NBC Sports Group, a division of NBCUniversal. Like us on Facebook, Follow @GolfChannel on Twitter & Instagram. read more