The PGA Tour showed real skill in dealing with a stormy Sunday at The Players Championship. They managed to boost TV ratings despite the weather chaos. The final round drew in 3. 6 million viewers on NBC. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when Scottie Scheffler made a stunning comeback.

This year, Rory McIlroy was the man to watch. He led the pack but ended up tied with J. J. Spaun at 12-under par. The action was paused due to a four-hour weather delay. When play resumed the next day, McIlroy secured his victory in a thrilling three-hole playoff.

The PGA Tour took steps to beat the weather. They moved tee times to the morning and sent players out in groups of three. However, the storms hit hard around 1:15 p. m. ET, forcing a halt until 5:15 p. m. ET. Players had just over two hours of daylight left to finish the round. McIlroy held the lead when play stopped, which usually means good ratings. Despite the delay, the numbers were impressive.

This success is part of a bigger trend. The PGA Tour has seen a ratings boost in 2025, especially during the West Coast Swing in February. The Tour and NBC should be happy with how things turned out. They handled a tough situation and kept viewers engaged. The Tour's ability to adapt and keep the show going is a big win.

Weather Woes Can't Stop Golf's Big Show

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