The Golf Channel Origin Story: Del Wood on Arnold Palmer & The Network That Changed Sports Media

The Golf Channel was founded in Birmingham, Alabama — and nearly collapsed before it ever became profitable. In this episode, Del Woods, founding CFO of The Golf Channel, shares the inside story of building the first 24-hour golf network, bringing Arnold Palmer into the deal, raising startup capital, and surviving the financial pressure that nearly ended the company. You’ll hear: • How the idea for a 24-hour golf net