It’s sad to hear that British Broadcasting System (BBC) will no longer be broadcasting Masters coverage. For many years, BBC gave viewers all over the world the opportunity to experience the legendary tournament, and its decision to discontinue coverage marks the end of an era.
The BBC and Augusta National have a long and cherished history together but those days are long since gone, and the BBC will give up his broadcast rights this year.
Founded in 1922, The British Broadcasting Corporation is the national broadcaster of the United Kingdom, based at Broadcasting House in London. The writing had been on the wall for years as coverage challenges wained, but times have now officially changed as the BBC is set to eliminate covering the Masters.
It is estimated that it costs in excess of $1.2 Million for the BBC to broadcast its four-day highlights packages from Augusta which, even to the biggest golf fan, should strike you as a colossal waste of money in this current, or any, climate for that matter, according to reports.
It’s certainly a bittersweet moment for sports fans everywhere. The BBC has been broadcasting the Masters for decades, and it’s been a source of entertainment and inspiration for millions of people. Even though the BBC is no longer going to be broadcasting the Masters, we can take comfort in knowing that the event will still be televised and available to watch.
