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According to Classic TV Sports, CBS showed 1.32 shots per minute during its final-round coverage of the year’s final major. That puts it right in line with the 2017 U.S. Open on Fox (1.30) and a shade below this year’s Masters (1.41), which also aired on CBS.

The site didn’t track the stat for the final round of this year’s Open Championship on NBC, however, it has done this for every other major since the start of 2014. And a quick comparison shows that networks have picked it up when it comes to showing more shots per minute in their coverage. Looking back, the average was 1.12 shots per minute in 2014, 1.16 in 2015, and 1.11 in 2016.

That averages out to only 1.14 shots per minutes shown at the majors in that three-year span. But the 1.34 average in 2017 represents an 18-percent increase.

So yes, when you’re watching golf at home, it’s always going to seem like networks should be showing more from the course. But on the bright side, it seems like they’re getting better.

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The year’s final major provided plenty of excitement, most of which we were able to track on Instagram. Here’s a recap of the best social snapshots and videos from PGA Championship week.

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Best friends. Major champions. ??

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Aug 13, 2017 at 4:00pm PDT

2.

Practice round vibes. ??

A post shared by PGA TOUR (@pgatour) on Aug 9, 2017 at 11:43am PDT

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A week I’ll never forget ?

A post shared by Justin Thomas (@justinthomas34) on Aug 14, 2017 at 6:16am PDT

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A moment my dad and I will cherish forever. The amount of work he’s put into his job being a PGA professional and my coach, mentor, friend, and dad, I’ll never be able to thank him enough. This one is for us, pops ??

A post shared by Justin Thomas (@justinthomas34) on Aug 14, 2017 at 8:25am PDT

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Tough day at the office ? @wgc_bridgestone @europeantour @pgatour

A post shared by Henrik Stenson (@henrikstenson) on Aug 3, 2017 at 1:43pm PDT

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Just finished my career grand slam second’s .. “I’ll rise up”

A post shared by Louis Oosthuizen (@oosthuizen57) on Aug 13, 2017 at 6:26pm PDT

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“The man is a grape-eating savage.” ? Scenes from JT’s post-win evening via his and Rickie’s Snapchats.

A post shared by Golf Digest (@golfdigest) on Aug 14, 2017 at 5:39am PDT

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Back-to-back major champions in 2017.

A post shared by Golf Digest (@golfdigest) on Aug 13, 2017 at 4:56pm PDT

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Waking up with Wanamaker.

A post shared by Titleist (@titleist) on Aug 14, 2017 at 5:03am PDT

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Wonder who they’re rooting for? #SolheimCup2017 ??

A post shared by LPGA Tour (@lpga_tour) on Aug 14, 2017 at 3:35am PDT

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Major Champion ?‍ #PGAChamp

A post shared by European Tour (@europeantour) on Aug 14, 2017 at 3:25am PDT

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I didn’t really make any putts (until the last!) but gave it everything I had. Thank you for all your messages and support and congratulations @justinthomas34!

A post shared by Louis Oosthuizen (@oosthuizen57) on Aug 13, 2017 at 5:42pm PDT

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All the feels for @justinthomas34 and his dad ???

A post shared by Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) on Aug 13, 2017 at 4:35pm PDT

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They’re getting creative out here….

A post shared by PGA Championship (@pgachampionship) on Aug 13, 2017 at 12:21pm PDT

15.

Tree? What tree?

A post shared by PGA Championship (@pgachampionship) on Aug 12, 2017 at 11:51am PDT

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¯\_(ツ)_/¯

A post shared by PGA (@pga) on Aug 11, 2017 at 5:21pm PDT

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Wait for it… wait for it… GOT IT! #PGAChamp

A post shared by PGA (@pga) on Aug 13, 2017 at 2:00pm PDT

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was really hoping for a better week at the PGA but some positives to take into the next few weeks. Quail was a great test of golf. off to @wyndhamchamp ?

A post shared by budcauley (@budcauley) on Aug 13, 2017 at 11:48am PDT

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A special week here at Quail Hollow! #pgachampionship

A post shared by Brooks Koepka (@bkoepka) on Aug 8, 2017 at 5:58pm PDT

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Sometimes a shirt is just that good! I’ll be wearing it every day at the @pgachampionship this week! #EVOKNIT is the real deal! Click the link in my bio!

A post shared by R I C K I E (@rickiefowler) on Aug 9, 2017 at 6:40pm PDT

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From getting dropped off by your parents for our first date to long distance during college and now traveling the world with ya! I can’t wait to have many more adventures with you on this incredible journey! Love ya Fran and can’t wait to marry you!

A post shared by Smylie Kaufman (@smyliekaufman10) on Aug 12, 2017 at 3:14pm PDT

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The amount of touch @pga_johndaly has with JUST his left hand is incredible. ?

A post shared by Golf Digest (@golfdigest) on Aug 9, 2017 at 7:59am PDT

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??????

A post shared by Michelle Wie (@themichellewie) on Aug 12, 2017 at 1:13pm PDT

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Barbara and I are very happy for Justin. I thought his patience was fantastic. He managed his game well. He holed a couple of putts and a chip on the back nine that made the difference. I was very happy to see his friends Rickie and Jordan were there to congratulate him, as well as his parents, Mike and Jani. I have talked to him a lot the past couple of years. I knew he had the ability and the talent, and all he had to do was get the discipline, and believe that he could get it done. He certainly had the discipline this week. We are very proud of him and happy for him. ? #pgachamp #pgachampionship #justinthomas

A post shared by Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) on Aug 13, 2017 at 4:55pm PDT

25.

When he asks if you want to play another 18?

A post shared by Paige Spiranac (@_paige.renee) on Aug 10, 2017 at 8:40am PDT

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PGA Champ Crew??

A post shared by Allison Stokke (@allisonstokke) on Aug 13, 2017 at 5:12pm PDT

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Thomas began his round by holing a 14-foot bogey putt at the par-4 first that gave him a bit of momentum, which he used to make a birdie at the second. After another bogey at three, he really settled in, adding birdies at the seventh and ninth to turn in two-under 34. At the par-5 10th, he provided what will be the lasting image from his win, a birdie putt that hung on the cup for nearly 10 seconds before finally dropping. Three holes later he produced another roar from the Charlotte crowd, chipping in for birdie at the par-3 13th.

After two straight pars, Thomas appeared to flinch on the opening hole of the Green Mile, but instead made an excellent sand save to stay at eight under for the championship. Then he took dead aim at the par-3 17th, leading to another birdie. He struggled on the 18th, but a bogey was all he needed to finish at eight-under 276, two clear of the field.

Finishing two back in a tie for second at six-under 278 were Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari and Louis Oosthuizen. For Reed and Molinari, it’s their best finish in a major championship. For Oosthuizen, it’s another unfortunate close call, giving him his fourth second place finish in a major.

Rickie Fowler made a late charge, but it was too little, too late. The four-time tour winner made four straight birdies beginning at the 12th hole and then three pars at the Green Mile to post a four-under 67 and finish at five-under 279. He’ll have to wait until April for another shot at his first major championship.

Also finishing at five under was Hideki Matsuyama, who carded a one-over 72 on Sunday. He now has six finishes inside the top-7 in majors.

The biggest mover this weekend was Canada’s Graham DeLaet, who played the final 36 holes in five under par. His final round two-under 69 put him in a tie for seventh, which is his best career finish in a major.

Jason Day finished at one-under 283 after carding a final-round one-under 70. The T-9 finish now gives him five career top-10s at the PGA Championship.

World No. 1 Dustin Johnson shot a four-under 67 to finish at even par 284. It’s hard to believe, but the the T-13 finish is his best in his last four major starts.

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