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Sky yet to agree a deal after proposal by USGA turned downCrenshaw hopes ‘cooler heads prevail’ at dinner with LIV rebelsMatt Fitzpatrick’s defence of the US Open in June could be unavailable to a mainstream television audience in the UK, with Sky Sports yet to agree a deal to broadcast the third major of the year.Sky has recently presented itself as the home of golf on television and that of major championships. Nonetheless, the US Open – which takes place at Los Angeles Country Club – has been notable by its absence from promotional reels. Industry insiders have confirmed Sky baulked at the price initially quoted to them for a deal with the United States Golf Association, which is negotiated by a third-party agent in the UK. Other USGA properties are likely to be included in any US Open agreement but for now there is a stalemate. Continue reading...