Golf occupies an interesting position in UK broadcasting. The Open Championship — golf’s oldest and most prestigious major — is available on free-to-air television through the BBC, which has held rights for decades. But the rest of the major golf season, including The Masters, US Open, PGA Championship and the bulk of European and PGA Tour coverage, sits behind the Sky Sports paywall.
IPTV gives UK golf fans access to the full Sky Sports Golf portfolio, alongside the BBC’s Open coverage, in a single subscription.
Sky Sports Golf — What Is Included
Sky Sports Golf carries an extensive golf calendar throughout the year:
The Masters (Augusta, April) — live coverage across multiple rounds
The US Open (June) — full live coverage
The PGA Championship (May) — complete live broadcast
The Ryder Cup (every two years) — comprehensive team competition coverage
The DP World Tour — European Tour events throughout the year
PGA Tour events — marquee events including The Players Championship and FedEx Cup Playoffs
The Senior Open and other senior major events
BBC Golf Coverage
The BBC retains rights to The Open Championship, broadcasting all four rounds live from whichever UK course hosts the tournament. The Open alternates between English, Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh links courses on a rotation. BBC coverage is included in all IPTV subscriptions as standard.
Eurosport / Discovery+ Golf
Eurosport carries some golf coverage including selected DP World Tour events. Eurosport is included in many comprehensive UK IPTV subscriptions — check with your provider.
Setting Up IPTV for Golf Tournaments
Golf requires different viewing habits than sport. Matches can span five or six hours of coverage per round, and the most compelling action is spread across multiple holes simultaneously. For major tournaments:
Sky Sports Golf typically runs two simultaneous feeds for majors — Feature Groups (following specific high-profile groups) and the main broadcast
Check your EPG for Sky Sports Golf Plus, which carries the alternate feed for majors when available
For The Masters specifically, the official Masters app carries additional coverage that is separate from IPTV
A qualitypremium sports IPTV UKprovider maintains Sky Sports Golf streams reliably throughout major tournaments, including the extended daily coverage windows.
Early Morning Major Golf — Timing for UK Viewers
US-hosted majors begin early in UK time, with first tee times often starting around 1–2pm Eastern US time (6–7pm UK), but the most significant late afternoon action in the US falls in UK late evening or overnight. For Augusta and similar venues, final round action often peaks between 9pm and midnight UK time — much more manageable than some American sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IPTV include Sky Sports Golf?
Yes. Sky Sports Golf is included in comprehensive UK IPTV subscriptions, providing access to The Masters, US Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and European Tour coverage.
Can I watch The Open Championship on IPTV?
Yes. The Open is broadcast on the BBC, which is included in all IPTV subscriptions. Sky Sports also carries supplementary Open coverage.
Is golf coverage available 24/7 through iptv free trial ?
Sky Sports Golf broadcasts live golf during tournament weeks and golf programming including analysis and archive footage outside of live events. IPTV carries the full Sky Sports Golf channel including non-live content.
Can I watch Augusta National and The Masters on IPTV?
Yes. Sky Sports Golf carries The Masters live, including all four rounds and extensive preview coverage. The BBC also covers The Masters highlights.
What time are major golf tournaments broadcast in the UK?
US-hosted tournaments typically start their UK broadcasts in the afternoon or evening. Asian and Australian events may have morning UK start times. European Tour events broadly align with UK broadcast hours.
Conclusion
Golf fans in the UK will find IPTV covers the sport comprehensively. Sky Sports Golf through IPTV provides The Masters, US Open, PGA Championship and the extensive DP World Tour and PGA Tour schedules, while the BBC’s Open Championship coverage adds the oldest major to the mix. The combined package through a single IPTV subscription represents excellent value for any UK golf fan.