Overnight ratings for the PGA’s Greenbrier Classic increased dramatically from last year, but the event did not fare as well compared to two years ago. In other news, the Tour de France got off to a similar start to last year, and the NHL Draft was the most-watched ever on NBCSN.
Big Increase For Greenbrier Classic
- Final round coverage of the PGA Tour Greenbrier Classic earned a 1.8 overnight rating on CBS Sunday afternoon, up 50% from rainout coverage last year (1.2) but down 14% from 2012 (2.1). Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson played in the 2012 tournament, though neither made the cut. Third round coverage on Saturday drew a 1.1 overnight, down a tick from last year (1.2) and down 14% from 2012 (1.4). (Wknd. numbers from Sports Business Daily)
Start of Tour de France on Par With Last Year
- NBCSN earned a 0.3 overnight for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Tour de France over the weekend, up a tick and flat, respectively, compared to last year. Highlights on NBC earned a 0.4 (Saturday) and 0.5 (Sunday). (ShowBuzz Daily)
NHL Draft Most-Watched on NBCSN
- Coverage of the NHL Draft earned a 0.2 U.S. rating and 337,000 viewers on NBCSN last month, the network’s largest audience ever for the event. Viewership increased 14% from last year (295K) and 63% from 2012 (207K). (NBC Sports)
