FIRST-EVER “BIG BREAK QUALIFIER, POWERED BY BLUE TEES” AND “BIG BREAK MEET THE PLAYERS” PREMIERE THIS WEEK ON GOLFPASS

Three Players Compete in “Big Break Qualifier, powered by Blue Tees” this Friday, August 7, Exclusively on GolfPass; Winner Earns Final Spot in “Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy”


August 4, 2026

GolfPass to Stream New “Big Break Meet the Players” Episodes Every Day This Week, Including First-Look at Winner of Inaugural Big Break Qualifier, powered by Blue Tees on Friday

Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy Premieres Tuesday, August 25 on Golf Channel; New Episodes Premiere Every Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET and Stream Next Day on GolfPass

Watch the Trailer for Big Break x Good Good Presented by Golf Galaxy

STAMFORD, Conn. – August 3, 2026 – The final contestant for Golf Channel’s upcoming season of Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy – premiering Tuesday, August 25, at 9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and streaming next day on GolfPass – will be decided this Friday with the first-ever Big Break Qualifier, powered by Blue Tees, streaming exclusively on GolfPass

New England golfer Fletcher Babcock, Californian Murphy Scott, and Nick Bienz, a Golf Galaxy associate in Indiana, will compete for the 12th and final spot in Golf Channel’s revival of the iconic reality competition series. The Big Break Qualifier, powered by Blue Tees will be available to stream on GolfPass starting Friday and will premiere on Golf Channel on Monday, August 24 at 7 p.m. ET. 

Through its connected ecosystem of golf technology and software, Blue Tees will power the Big Break Qualifier by bringing additional player performance insights and context to the program, enriching the storytelling around each competitor and giving fans a deeper understanding of how they perform under pressure.

In July, Golf Channel announced the 11 confirmed competitors for Big Break x Good Good,  including Good Good Golf’s Matt Meneghetti and Sean Walsh, former caddie for PGA TOUR golfer Jason Day Asaeli Marika “Bat” Batibasaga, World Long Driver Josh Jackson, and World No. 1 disabled golfer Kipp Popert. Starting today, GolfPass members will also have the opportunity to learn more about each of these contestants when Big Break Meet the Players premieres exclusively on GolfPass

Throughout the series, Monday Q’s Ryan French visits the home of each competitor and offers an in-depth look into their personal lives. Three episodes of Big Break Meet the Players will premiere on GolfPass each day August 3-5, and two episodes featuring Good Good Golf’s Meneghetti and Walsh will air August 6. The final episode premieres August 7 following the Big Break Qualifier, providing a first look at Season 24’s final competitor.

The Big Break Meet the Players schedule is as follows:

August 3

August 4

  • Ryder Epson – Long Beach, CA

  • Peter Lansburgh – Sacramento, CA

  • Velten Meyer – Oldenburg, Germany

August 5

  • Asaeli Marika “Bat” Batibasaga – Queensland, Australia 
  • Kipp Popert – Kent, England

  • Jesse Rouse – Durant, OK

August 6

  • Matt Meneghetti – Schererville, IN

  • Sean Walsh – Keller, TX

August 7 

  • Big Break Qualifier, powered by Blue Tees

  • Big Break Meet the Players – Winner of Big Break Qualifier  

Beginning with the August 25th premiere, Golf Channel will air ten episodes of the Big Break x Good Good every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET through October 27. New episodes will be available to stream next day on GolfPass, the always-on destination for Big Break fans, with past season and specials also available to stream. 

Developed in partnership with Rory McIlroy, GolfPass provides members with monthly tee time benefits, streaming video lessons, and additional special playing perks, and features a vast library of original instructional content as well as famous Golf Channel shows, including the Big Break. For a limited time, fans can purchase a GolfPass Video Annual Membership for 50% off at GolfPass.com/bigbreakoffer - unlocking unlimited access to Golf Channel favorites, original shows, and expert instruction from the best in the game. Terms apply.

Dating back to its debut in 2003, Big Break pits highly-skilled golfers against each other in a variety of skills challenges from tee-to-green, including two of the series’ signature challenges – the popular “Glass Break” and “Flop Wall” challenges – which will return for Big Break x Good Good. Throughout the show’s history, Big Break has awarded aspiring professional golfers exemption into select events on tours across professional golf. The winner of Big Break x Good Good will earn an exemption into the PGA TOUR’s Good Good Championship in November 2026.

About Golf Channel 

Golf Channel – the first-ever single-sport cable network which was founded in 1995 – delivers comprehensive live golf tournament, studio and shoulder programming. Golf Channel features more live coverage of the sport than all other U.S. television networks combined, including events across the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, USGA, R&A, DP World Tour, NCAA, and the Olympics, as well as news coverage via live morning programming and tentpole studio shows including Golf Today, Golf Central and the network’s critically-acclaimed Live From on-site pre- and post-round show at high-profile golf events.

About GolfPass

GOLFPASS HELPS GOLFERS PLAY MORE AND BETTER GOLF: Developed in partnership with global golf superstar Rory McIlroy, GolfPass is the only digital golf membership that delivers exclusive content and comprehensive tee-time benefits to help every golfer – from beginner to expert – play more and better golf. GolfPass provides members numerous perks to improve their golf game, enjoy more of the sport they love, and save money on tee times. Members get exclusive tee-time benefits and discounts on GolfNow bookings, including waived fees, tee-time credits, and Tee Time Protection. Additionally, members get unlimited access to more than 4,500 instructional videos, including titles, such as Ask Rory, The Golf Fix, The Next Shot, School of Golf, and The Swing Gym, hosted by top instructors like Devan Bonebrake, Nathalie Sheehan, Martin Hall, and Chris Como, as well as golf fitness expert Don Saladino. GolfPass also offers a selection of exclusive lifestyle content, including shows like Better Off with Hally Leadbetter, Home Course Advantage, My Roots, My Daily Routine, and more. A GolfPass membership is available in North America at GolfPass.com, in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland at GolfPass.co.uk, and in Australia at www.GolfPass.com.au. The GolfPass membership also is available via connected TV, iOS and Android apps.

About Blue Tees Golf
Blue Tees Golf is redefining golf technology with a mission to make the game smarter, more connected, and more enjoyable. Known for delivering premium technology and modern design at an accessible price point, Blue Tees is expanding its ecosystem of connected products and software to create a more seamless experience for golfers on the course, at the driving range, and beyond. By connecting the tools used throughout the game, Blue Tees helps players get more out of every round.

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