Sony Open Coverage May Be "Limited" Due to Labor Dispute
Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 09:43 AM
Geoff in Golf and Television

No Laying Up first reported the issue and Golfweek's Forecaddie fleshes out what could be an uneven day of golf coverage on Golf Channel, with statements from some of the parties.

The issues involve a rejected contract by the IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts) and Golf Channel/NBC Sports.

Early coverage from the Web.com was very rocky, with PGA Champions Tour coverage from the Diamond Resorts Invitational smoother with only some audio and camerawork issues so far.

Sky Sports has already warned of Sony Open coverage being upended:

 

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