List of U.S. Open (golf) broadcasters

This page lists the television and radio broadcasters who have covered the U.S. Open, one of golf's four major championships. The information is organized by year and network.

Television Broadcasters

• 1953-1965: NBC NBC provided the earliest consistent television coverage of the U.S. Open.
• 1966-1994: ABC ABC Sports held the broadcast rights for nearly three decades, becoming synonymous with the tournament for many viewers. Announcers like Jim McKay and Jack Nicklaus contributed to the broadcast's prestige.
• 1995-2014: NBC NBC regained the television rights in 1995 and continued its coverage for two decades.
• 2015-present: Fox Sports/NBC In 2015, Fox Sports secured the broadcast rights, marking the first time the U.S. Open was televised on a network other than NBC or ABC since the inception of televised coverage. In 2020, NBCUniversal regained rights to the U.S. Open and other USGA championships. NBC's coverage began with the pandemic-delayed 2020 U.S. Open.

Radio Broadcasters

• Early Years: Prior to widespread television coverage, radio provided the primary means for fans to follow the U.S. Open. Details on early radio broadcasters are often less well-documented than television coverage.
• Contemporary Coverage: Westwood One and other sports radio networks have provided live radio coverage of the U.S. Open in recent years. The exact broadcasters and networks may vary from year to year. SiriusXM also offers live audio broadcasts.

International Broadcasters

• The U.S. Open is broadcast internationally in numerous countries. Specific broadcasters vary by region and rights agreements. Some notable international broadcasters include:
  • Sky Sports (United Kingdom and Ireland)
  • TSN (Canada)
  • ESPN (Latin America and Australia)

Notable Announcers

Over the years, numerous prominent sports broadcasters and golf analysts have contributed to U.S. Open coverage. Some of the most recognizable include:

• Jim McKay
• Jack Nicklaus
• Johnny Miller
• Bob Costas
• Dan Hicks
• Paul Azinger
• Curtis Strange
• Brandel Chamblee

Future Broadcasts

Broadcast rights agreements are subject to change. Future coverage details will be updated as information becomes available.