Overview

• Grant Horvat turned down a sponsor’s exemption to play in the 2025 Barracuda Championship after the PGA Tour refused to allow his camera crew to film inside the ropes.
• Horvat emphasized that his invitation was granted because of his YouTube channel and said he would only compete if he could document the event for his audience.
• The PGA Tour’s recent media guideline updates expanded social content rights during practice rounds and pro-ams but did not alter the ban on independent filming during tournament play.
• Suspended pro Wesley Bryan called the Tour’s refusal “disappointing,” while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said he would have accepted the exemption despite the filming restrictions.
• Horvat expressed hope for future PGA Tour opportunities under terms that permit independent filming, even as the Tour continues to defend its exclusive coverage control.