The PGA Tour starts its network television schedule this week with CBS at Torrey Pines for the first of its 19 tournaments. And it already has received a boost from Justin Thomas. Just over a year ago,
Justin Thomas wrote a memo on Tuesday morning to PGA Tour membership, encouraging them to proactively work with the tour’s network partners to provide “more access and insight” to improve the televised product.
Justin Thomas penned a letter calling for his fellow players to help improve PGA Tour broadcasts, so here are two ways to help accomplish that.
Justin Thomas has urged his fellow PGA Tour members to consider allowing more access to media partners in a bid to improve the standard of its televised product. Thomas made a series of suggestions to rival players in a leaked letter, outlining his vision to provide fans with more ‘access and insight’ during broadcasts.
Thomas was discussing pace of play on tour after Atlanta Drive's 4-0 win over New York in TGL - where a 40-second shot clock has been well received by fans
The fomer PGA Championship winner suggested more in-round interviews with players and other creative ideas for broadcasters.
The Athletic obtained a memo sent by Justin Thomas to PGA Tour members in which he stresses the importance accessibility during tournament broadcasts.
PGA Tour player Justin Thomas sent a memo to fellow Tour members in which he stresses the importance of being accessible during tournament broadcasts in an effort to better connect with fans and viewership.
Scores from the PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open on Wednesday -9 Ludvig Aberg (Sweden) 63 -7 Danny Walker (USA) 65 Hayden Springer (USA) 65 -6 Lanto Griffin (USA) 66 Aldrich Potgieter (South Africa) 66
Justin Thomas has been the main topic of golf magazines, websites and blogs since yesterday. The 31-year-old golfer celebrated as team captain in last night's TGL league match. The popular golfer appears to be one of the main promoters of TGL and the PGA Tour, a role he has never had before.
PGA Tour star Billy Horschel appeared to share a message from a TGL producer meant only for him and Atlanta Drive GC, though he was quick to clarify his comments on social media