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Versant Media Buys Full Swing for $530M, Woods Stake Soars

7/7/2026

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Versant Buys Full Swing

Versant Media Group, parent of Golf Channel, agreed on July 6, 2026 to buy Full Swing for $530 million.
Bruin Capital bought Full Swing for $160 million in 2021, yielding a three-fold return.
Tiger Woods’ 1%-2% stake could be worth about $10.6 million at the new valuation.
CEO Ryan Dotters will join Versant’s digital platforms, linking the deal to the TGL indoor league and positioning Golf Channel as a broadcast partner.

Summary

Versant Acquires FullSwing

Versant bought Full Swing to scale a multi-sports technology platform for athletes, coaches, consumers and fans.
Full Swing’s patented hardware now includes a portable KIT Launch Monitor that records club and ball data with high-resolution video, launched for baseball in December.
Versant’s portfolio now spans Golf Channel, GolfNow, GolfPass and media brands such as CNBC, USA Network, E! and Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting a shift toward interactive sports experiences.

Summary

Versant Expands Platform

Versant agreed to acquire Full Swing for $530 million, reflecting a broader industry shift.
The purchase supports Versant’s goal of generating 50% of revenue from digital, platform, subscription, ad-supported and transactional businesses.
Full Swing will expand beyond golf into baseball and other sports, aligning with Versant’s multi-sport technology platform vision.
CEO Ryan Dotters will report to President Will McIntosh, embedding Full Swing within Versant’s digital hierarchy.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 Comcast bought NBCUniversal for $13.8 billion, adding the Golf Channel and other cable networks. After spinning off most cable assets into Versant in 2025, Versant’s 2026 purchase of Full Swing follows the same integration model, aiming to boost its digital sports share as Peacock reached over 46 million paid subscribers.

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Versant Buys Full Swing

Versant Media Group, parent of Golf Channel, agreed on July 6, 2026 to buy Full Swing for $530 million.
Bruin Capital bought Full Swing for $160 million in 2021, yielding a three-fold return.
Tiger Woods’ 1%-2% stake could be worth about $10.6 million at the new valuation.
CEO Ryan Dotters will join Versant’s digital platforms, linking the deal to the TGL indoor league and positioning Golf Channel as a broadcast partner.

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