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Comcast/NBC owned Golf Channel decided that they would be moving their operation from Orlando to Stamford, Connecticut, starting later this year as part of a corporate consolidation.

As for the people in Orlando? Well, they are getting screwed.

This week, the Golf Channel told most of their Orlando-based staff that it would be laid off starting August 29, then allowed those staffers to reapply for a smaller pool of jobs. It was unclear what percentage of the staff will be let go, but only a small fraction of existing jobs are expected to be made available for relocation to Stamford. Most production jobs are expected to be filled by people already employed there.

“As we announced in February, Golf Channel will be moving its media operations primarily to NBC Sports’ headquarters in Stamford, Conn., by year-end, while GOLFNOW and GOLFPASS will continue to operate from Orlando,” a Golf Channel spokesman said in a statement to Golfweek on Monday. “This week, we’re moving forward with our next phase with date notifications for impacted employees. As our business continues to evolve, NBC Sports is committed to delivering world-class golf coverage for our loyal audiences, and serving golfers’ needs through our portfolio of industry-leading technology and services.”

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