Government urged to ensure Ryder Cup is free-to-air

THE Government was urged yesterday to ensure the Ryder Cup is broadcast on terrestrial television as the battle over broadcasting rights warmed up.

The call came after the European Professional Golfers’ Association said they would prefer if the event was not screened free-to-air.

The competition, which pits the best European and American golfers against each other, takes place at the K Club in Kildare from September 22.