Ratings for PGA Tour telecasts in 2025 have been paltry at best, continuing a troubling trend from the 2024 season that saw year-to-year decreases across the board. But after seeing the ratings from Rory McIlroy’s historic win at Pebble Beach, executives at both the PGA Tour and CBS can breathe a massive sigh of relief.
Sunday’s final round telecast averaged 3.33 million viewers, making it the most-watched final round of any PGA Tour event dating to March 2024, when Scottie Scheffler stormed from behind to win The Players Championship. Coverage peaked with nearly four million viewers as McIlroy strolled down the 18th fairway without any pressure, knowing his 27th
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