October 30, 2023
Vizio has added NBTV Channels’ Golf Nation golf lifestyle programming to its free, ad-supported television (FAST) and on-demand television lineup.
Vizio Smart TV owners can stream Golf Nation programming for free on WatchFree+ channel 612 and On Demand. Golf Nation content originally premiered in December 2022 on GolfNation.com as a commercial-free VOD provider of golf shows.
The inaugural season of original shows, lasting five to 30 minutes, includes:
- “Ambush with David Feherty,” featuring hidden camera hijinks with the comical golf character;
- “Three Courses,” which travels to play, eat and drink with influencers Gabi Powel and Hannah Leiner;
- “Golf Unseen,” set in exotic golf locations with cultural experiences, hosted by Carolina Romero and Mike Mason (nine-time X Games medalist);
- “Tee Shots,” with drinks, discussions and golf swings hosted by mixologist Bill Binder;
- “Versus,” in which celebrities and golf influencers compete against each other in rotation.
“We’re excited to introduce Golf Nation’s lineup of curated content to Vizio Smart TVs,” Greg Barnard, director of content acquisition at Vizio, said in a statement. “And thanks to a major channel sponsor, Golf Nation will be featured on the Vizio home screen at launch, helping Vizio users experience live and on-demand content early in their TV experience. “
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“Thanks in large part to Vizio, Golf Nation will enjoy one of the largest golf-focused audiences in the United States,” Nick Buzzell, president and CEO of Golf Nation, said in a statement. “The significant increase in distribution excites our brand partners who are authentically selling the products featured on our shows.”
All Golf Nation broadcasts are available to watch and live in perpetuity on www.golfnation.com, its Android app, and on Spirits Network, the premier entertainment business of parent company NBTV. In the coming months, they will be available on the Golf Nation iOS app, Apple TV and other streaming services.
