Golf TV, the UK's first dedicated golf channel which is based in Bradford, has teamed up with a firm which represents some of the game's leading players.

The deal with International Sports Management was today hailed as a major boost to the Canal Road-based company.

ISM oversees an impressive portfolio of leading professional golfers including Dar-ren Clarke and Lee Westwood.

As official agents of Golf TV, ISM will be responsible for managing and promoting the channel's own competitions.

Golf TV founder Andrew Malcher said: "We are delighted to have secured this partnership with ISM whose knowledge, experience and reputation on the golf circuit is second to none."

ISM managing director Andrew Chandler added: "This is an exciting partnership for ISM and Golf TV is a thrilling new venture."

Golf TV has started transmission on Sky digital channel 429 ahead of its full launch later this month.