What happened to the Golf Channel?
The Golf Channel, owned by NBC, announced in February that it would move its offices from Orlando to Stamford, Connecticut, starting later this year as part of a corporate consolidation.
What happened to Golfweek?
Tons of talented hard working people who love golf and TV in that building. The lost jobs come in all categories, from camera operators to producers to website writers, Golfweek was told by several people familiar with the layoffs, all of whom spoke on condition of anonymity since they are not authorized to address the matter publicly.
What happened to the breakaway series on the PGA Tour?
(CNN) Following the start of the inaugural LIV Golf event near London on Thursday, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan announced that all golfers playing in the breakaway series have been notified that they are suspended and otherwise no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour tournaments.
What happened to EA Sports in the golf industry?
EA Sports has been the dominant force in sports gaming for decades, annually producing popular titles like Madden, FIFA and NHL. But EA vacated the golf scene following the release of Rory McIlroy PGA Tour in 2015.
Parents say
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A lot or a little?
It might take a while to master the swing and other mechanics of this game but veteran golf gamers should adapt quickly. You must take the hole over again if you don't shoot "par" or better (birdie, eagle).
What parents need to know
Parents need to know Gameloft's Let's Golf! 3 is a "freemium" golf game -- free to play, but the player will likely be asked to spend real money via an in-app purchase for additional energy points. Parents should also be aware the game supports multiplayer matches over the Internet, with voice support, therefore kids could hear profanity.
Is it any good?
LET'S GOLF 3 is a fun simulation with plenty of game modes and fantasy courses. But it's not a "hole in one" either, mainly because this "freemium" game requires you to spend energy points per hole to keep playing -- by shelling out real or virtual money for more or waiting for energy to refill over time.
EA Sports makes its comeback
EA Sports has been the dominant force in sports gaming for decades, annually producing popular titles like Madden, FIFA and NHL. But EA vacated the golf scene following the release of Rory McIlroy PGA Tour in 2015.
ICYMI, Tiger Woods signed a deal with 2K
Tiger Woods is something of an expert at making comebacks of his own; it’s of little surprise that would likewise extend to golf simulations.
When did the golf channel lay off?
The Golf Channel on Monday told most of its Orlando-based staff that it would be laid off starting August 29, then allowed those staffers to reapply for a smaller pool of jobs.
Is Golf Channel on NBC?
Golf Channel is televised in more than 70 countries and nine languages. Beginning in 2013, nearly all of the operations for NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network began to be based out of a Stamford facility. The move was made mainly to take advantage of tax credits given by the state of Connecticut.
