Turner’s B/R Live among providers offering refunds for Tiger-Phil PPV

Turner’s B/R Live brand is offering a refund to those who experienced technical difficulties during the Phil Mickelson-Tiger Woods pay-per-view match in Las Vegas.

B/R Live said Saturday that it would offer refunds. Charter Spectrum, Cox Communications, Dish/Sling TV and AT&T — via its DirecTV and U-Verse platforms — also announced refunds.

Technical difficulties marred the event, which was billed as golf’s first pay-per-view broadcast.

Some viewers unable to view it on their televisions after paying $19.95. Turner and Bleacher Report representatives sent out links on social media allowing people to view it for free on their computers and mobile devices.

There were over 500 people on hold online waiting for assistance during one point.

Turner Sports said in an emailed statement: “Prior to the start of the event, we experienced a technical issue with the B/R Live paywall that we tried to quickly resolve. We decided to take down the paywall to ensure that fans who already purchased the event would not miss any action. This did not impact the live streaming of the competition and fans were treated to an event that was both engaging and memorable. Unfortunately, the pre-match technical issue did occur, and we will offer fans who purchased the event on B/R Live a refund.”

Mickelson won Friday’s match over Woods on the fourth playoff hole to win $9 million. Hong Kong Golf Club on Friday.

“Nothing is ever done until it’s done and 18 holes is a lot of golf, a six-shot lead, a 10-shot lead, anything can happen,” said Rai, who is looking for his first European Tour win.

Matthew Fitzpatrick (68) and 2017 Race to Dubai winner Tommy Fleetwood (66) share second place, six off the pace at 10 under.

Sergio Garcia is a shot further back after hitting five birdies, a bogey and an eagle on the par-4 10th for a 6-under 64. The Spaniard is fourth with Australia’s Jason Scrivener (67).

“The only thing I can do is go out there tomorrow, play as well as I can play, hopefully get on a hot streak and put on a good round and see,” said Garcia.

South Korea’s Hyo-won Park (73) had cut Rai’s lead to just one shot at the turn before his round collapsed, including an 8 on the 18th with a penalty for his ball moving. He is tied for eighth on 7 under.