Golf Channel turning 25 this Friday

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NBCUniversal owned Golf Channel turns 25 this Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

• The network launched Jan. 17, 1995.
• Founded by Joseph E. Gibbs and legendary golfer Arnold Palmer, the network was among the first of subscription networks to cover a single sport.
• The network was originally a pay channel requiring a separate fee but was eventually migrated to a basic tier offering.
• Comcast bought a majority stake in the channel in 2000, eventually becoming the sole owner by 2003.
• Golf coverage on NBC would eventually become branded as “Golf Channel on NBC” in February 2011.