Client
The Pro Tour
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Venue
PGA National Resort
Year
2026
The inaugural Pro Tour Golf Tournament at PGA National required a production approach that could deliver high-quality live coverage across a large, distributed course without the constraints of traditional broadcast infrastructure.
Broadcast Management Group (BMG) designed and deployed a hybrid REMI-based production model that centralized all core operations inside its Network Operations Center (NOC) in Washington, D.C., while maintaining a streamlined on-site presence in Florida.
To further increase flexibility, BMG implemented a fully wireless camera workflow using bonded cellular transmission, eliminating the need for extensive fiber cabling across the course. This enabled greater mobility, faster deployment, and more dynamic storytelling.
Beyond REMI, this project leveraged the full scope of BMG’s managed services—including creative, technical staffing, master control, and post-production—to successfully deliver The Pro Tour’s first-ever live broadcast.
The result was a scalable, efficient, and future-ready production model that set the standard for the tour’s continued growth.
The Pro Tour is a new golf competition created to give current and former professional athletes a platform to compete, connect, and extend their legacy through the game of golf.
What began as a single invitational has evolved into a growing tour defined by competitive spirit, exclusivity, and respect for the game. The inaugural broadcast featured high-profile competitors including John Smoltz and John Elway, raising both the visibility and expectations for production quality.
Live golf production presents unique operational challenges:
Expansive course layouts requiring widespread camera placement
Traditional reliance on miles of fiber cabling
Limited flexibility once infrastructure is installed
High costs and long deployment timelines
For The Pro Tour’s first broadcast, BMG needed to deliver:
Multi-camera coverage across a full course environment
Reliable, low-latency transmission from every hole
Flexibility to adjust camera positions in real time
Broadcast-quality output for a high-profile debut
Efficient deployment with minimal on-site footprint
At the same time, expectations were high. As an inaugural event featuring well-known athletes, the production had to be executed flawlessly.
BMG implemented a comprehensive production solution that combined REMI workflows, wireless camera transmission, and end-to-end managed services.
All cameras on the course were equipped with LiveU LU800 units, using bonded cellular technology to transmit live feeds directly to BMG’s NOC in Washington, D.C., eliminating the need for fiber.
From the NOC, BMG managed:
On-site at PGA National, BMG deployed:
This lean footprint enabled rapid deployment and operational flexibility.
In addition to core production, BMG provided:
This end-to-end approach ensured a seamless execution for The Pro Tour’s debut broadcast.
This project demonstrates how modern REMI workflows, combined with wireless transmission and full-service production support can redefine live sports broadcasting.
For The Pro Tour, it wasn’t just a successful broadcast, it was the foundation for a scalable production model built for the future.
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