CBS golf coverage draws backlash over commercial load
Viewers criticized the volume of commercials during CBS's final-round coverage of the PGA Championship, citing that it limited live golf content. The complaints were primarily vocalized on social media platforms.
Key Takeaways
- Complaints focused on CBS’s final-round PGA Championship coverage.
- Viewers said the commercial load limited live golf content.
- The backlash surfaced primarily on social media platforms.
Why It Matters
The immediate signal is simple: the ad load in a live sports broadcast became the story instead of the finish. For streaming and sports rights holders, that is a reminder that commercial density can become a viewer issue fast, especially during high-stakes live moments. The ecosystem angle is clear from the complaint itself: audiences are measuring live coverage against the amount of uninterrupted action they get. Watch for whether criticism stays confined to social media or shows up in broader audience feedback around CBS’s golf coverage.
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