Discovery Buys Rights to Broadcast Golf Overseas

Deal continues company strategy of investing in sports rights outside its home market in the U.S.

Discovery Inc. is making a big bet on international interest in golf.

The media company, which owns channels like the Discovery channel, TLC and Eurosport, has signed a 12-year deal with the PGA Tour for rights to air its events outside the U.S. on TV and digital platforms.

Discovery expects to spend $2 billion over the course of the alliance,...