LA JOLA, CA – CBS Sports continued its strong start to the 2025 golf season last week at TPC Scottsdale.
The network averaged 28.74 million viewers in the final round of the WM Phoenix Open. This led to Belgian Thomas Ditley slamming the field and winning with seven. Detrey's victory also marked the first victory of his PGA Tour career. A CBS Sports spokesperson said coverage peaked at 37.9 million viewers.
This year's ratings increased 21% compared to last year's WM Phoenix Open. Nick Taylor beat Charlie Hoffman in the two-hole playoffs, and by the time the Canadians were winning the title, it was during the first quarter. Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers It was almost complete.
CBS didn't run into that issue this year as Detry closed the tournament in Grand Style. He nearly recorded an ace on hole 16, closing the doors to David Berger, Michael Kim and other candidates.
WM Phoenix in 2025 marks the two consecutive week in which CBS saw an increase in audiences year over year. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am's final round of television broadcasts Average 3.33 million viewersIt was the most watched final round of the PGA Tour events until March 2024.
Overall, CBS's PGA Tour coverage has increased by 36% compared to last year at this point.
Jack Mirco is a golf staff writer who plays SB Nation. Follow him with x @jack_milko.
