NBC: "We’ve enjoyed our 19-year relationship with the USGA"

From an NBC Sports Group spokesman:

"The combination of NBC and Golf Channel will continue to be the dominant voice in golf coverage going forward. We’ve enjoyed our 19-year relationship with the USGA, and will continue to serve the golf fan every day."

Update on 2013-08-08 03:51 by Geoff

**Ryan Ballengee has ESPN's diplomatic statement:

ESPN, which has aired USGA championships since 1982, airs weekday coverage of the three Opens under their current agreement.

A spokesman released a statement saying, “We’ve had a rewarding relationship with the USGA. We look forward to televising the U.S. Open and other USGA championship events in 2014 and wish them the best in the future.”