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.
The topic of slow play on the PGA Tour has become an increasingly hot topic of conversation in recent years, and it seems like the introduction of an
Many fans are clamoring for a shot clock on Tour, seeing how the TGL is using one, but the two-time major champ said you have to “pick and choose your battles.”
The PGA Tour is still looking for a way to solve its pace-of-play problem, but Justin Thomas isn't certain the TGL shot clock is the answer.
Sellers Shy, the lead golf producer for CBS, applauded Thomas for reaching out to players about more access. Jim Nantz, the lead announcer who is starting his 40th year with CBS, suggested the walk-and-talk could be expanded.
In a letter to his fellow players, Thomas implored them to do on-course interviews in the middle of play in order to show fans their personalities.
The Athletic obtained a memo sent by Justin Thomas to PGA Tour members in which he stresses the importance accessibility during tournament broadcasts.
The world of professional golf is in a dangerous spot. Its top players are fractured across two competing leagues. Its television rating are in consistent
When Thomas made his second putt of at least 23 feet to halve a hole on No. 13, he said, "we really don't want them to get a point, so that was huge."
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.
Justin Thomas sent a letter to his fellow PGA Tour players asking them to give more access and insight to viewers at home.
The fomer PGA Championship winner suggested more in-round interviews with players and other creative ideas for broadcasters.