CBS was not alone in generating huge gains for the PGA’s Wyndham Championship. In other news, NASCAR’s Xfinity Series had a double-digit drop at Bristol, and the U.S. Amateur Championship barely registered in the ratings on FOX.
Huge Gains For Wyndham Championship on Golf Channel
- Second round coverage of the PGA Tour Wyndham Championship drew 1.1 million viewers on Golf Channel Friday afternoon, up 184% from last year (370K), up 252% from 2013 (298K), and the network’s most-watched program since final round coverage of the Houston Open in April (1.2M). Thursday’s first round coverage had just 434,000 viewers, still up 29% from last year (336K) and up 48% from 2013 (293K). (via ShowBuzz Daily, Sports TV Ratings)
Double-Digit Drop For Xfinity Series at Bristol
- NASCAR Xfinity Series racing from Bristol earned 1.3 million viewers on NBCSN Friday night, down 23% from last year (1.6M) and down 26% from 2013 (1.7M), both on ESPN. The race ranks 12th out of the 20 Xfinity Series telecasts this season (excluding rainouts). (via ShowBuzz Daily)
U.S. Amateur Blip on the Radar on FOX
- Coverage of the USGA U.S. Amateur Championship earned a 0.3 overnight rating on FOX Sunday afternoon, down a tick from last year (0.4) and down 40% from 2013 (0.5), both on NBC. The previous day, additional coverage drew a mere 0.2 overnight — down 50% from last year (0.4) and down 60% from 2013 (0.5). (via ShowBuzz Daily)
