LIV Golf lands US TV deal ahead of second season

LIV Golf has signed a "multi-year partnership" to televise its events in the United States on The CW Network.

The 54-hole events in the Saudi-funded league will be aired live on Saturdays and Sundays. Friday's opening rounds will be on The CW App.

The length of the partnership has not been disclosed.

The CW Network is best known for youth-orientated scripted dramas, but its new owners are looking to diversify output and LIV Golf represents its first live sports deal.

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman said: "This is a momentous day for LIV Golf as this partnership is about more than just media rights.

"The CW will provide accessibility for our fans and maximum exposure for our athletes and partners as their reach includes more than 120 million households across the United States."

The eight events in LIV’s debut season were broadcast via its website and YouTube.