IMG, in partnership with Clarus Networks, Starlink, and LiveU, led the delivery of global live coverage of R&A The Women’s Amateur Championship—one of the most prestigious events in amateur golf, hosted this year at Nairn Golf Club on Scotland’s northeast coast. Despite its scenic location, Nairn poses major broadcast challenges due to its remote setting, large course footprint, and the need for mobile camera coverage.

With growing global audiences and coverage delivered to over 20 international broadcasters and YouTube, IMG needed a fully infrastructure-free solution. By combining Starlink satellite connectivity with IP-based remote production, the team eliminated the need for fibre, outside broadcast (OB) trucks, or RF relays, while maintaining the production quality expected of a world-class golf event.

Remote venues like Nairn Golf Club create major challenges for live broadcasting. Large course footprints, limited connectivity, and mobile camera positions typically demand fibre, OB trucks, RF towers, and heavy infrastructure — driving up costs and setup times. For live sports, maintaining uninterrupted, stable transmission is absolutely critical to avoid any loss of coverage. The following were key objectives:

• Portable, High-Bandwidth Connectivity: Deploy multiple Starlink Enterprise terminals to deliver stable, mobile connectivity across the entire course, supporting multiple live camera feeds.
• Uninterrupted, Resilient Live Transmission: Combine Starlink with LiveU’s bonded video transmission to ensure continuous, low-latency, high-quality streams to IMG’s remote production facility.
• Sustainable, Low-Impact Deployment: Eliminate fiber trenching, generators, and heavy infrastructure to minimize disruption and enable rapid, environmentally friendly deployment.

Clarus Networks and Starlink worked together in partnership with IMG and LiveU to a deliverable, Starlink-powered broadcast solution optimized for golf media production at Nairn.

1. Starlink Enterprise Terminals

• 8x Starlink Enterprise terminals deployed across the course
• 7x active for live cameras, plus 1x hot-swap backup
• Bespoke Clarus buggy roof mounts ensured mobile, optimised signal positioning

2. LiveU LU800 LIQ Encoder

• Bonded Starlink with mobile signals for maximum resilience and bandwidth
• Delivered stable, synchronised multi-camera feeds to the central production hub
• Supported real-time switching, direction, and commentary

3. Remote Production Workflow

• Graphics, VT, commentary and final output produced at IMG’s Stockley Park facility
• Minimal on-course crew: camera operators, riggers, and signal management
• Output delivered to 20+ global broadcasters and YouTube

4. Lightweight, Rapid Deployment

• No fibre, outside broadcast (OB) trucks, or RF towers required
• Fully mobile setup enabled fast deployment with minimal environmental footprint

The deployment at Nairn Golf Club proved that fully portable, Starlink-powered workflows can deliver professional live coverage for outdoor sports. The solution enabled:

• Seamless live broadcast distributed to 20+ global broadcasters and YouTube
• Stable multi-camera coverage across a mobile, terrain-challenging environment
• Full creative control managed remotely from IMG’s London production facility
• Rapid, low-impact deployment with minimal on-site crew and infrastructure
• Significant cost savings compared to fibre, outside broadcasting trucks, or RF setups
• A scalable and repeatable blueprint for future golf, outdoor sports, and remote live productions

This successful trial reinforces how satellite-powered remote production is redefining live sports broadcasting—removing infrastructure barriers while delivering professional-grade results wherever the action takes place.