A new exclusive three-year deal for coverage of the Masters has been signed by BBC Radio Five Live, covering 2002, 2003 and 2004. Previous contracts have been for one year at a time.

The contract will allow Five Live, the home of live sport, to provide live commentary and supporting programmes on the Augusta Masters, and also brings radio in to line with the recent television rights win by BBC Sport to cover the Masters over the next three years.

Bob Shennan, Controller of Five Live, said ‘The three year deal is great for Five Live – we can focus on developing our coverage of the Masters over a longer period of time, building on the successes of our award winning golf
presentation team.’

Georgina Armstrong
Radio Five Live Publicity
www.bbc.co.uk/fivelive/

0208 225 6042
georgina.armstrong@bbc.co.uk