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After a one-year delay, the highly anticipated TGL, the virtual, interactive golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, was launched on Tuesday. The event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in golf, with the inaugural match being held at a brand new, cutting-edge interactive golf facility located near the homes of Woods and McIlroy in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The SoFi Center: A New Era for Golf
The SoFi Center, designed specifically for TGL, features a massive supersized golf simulator screen paired with a morphing green, creating endless possibilities for course designs. While the building was initially scheduled to open last year, a collapse of the roof due to a power outage and wind storm delayed its unveiling. Now, it’s ready to host the league's debut.
What is TGL?
TGL, short for TMRW Golf League, is a tech-infused golf league backed by TMRW Sports, the company founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Mike McCarley. The league aims to combine cutting-edge golf technology with live competition, offering fans a modern twist on traditional golf. In partnership with the PGA Tour, the league will feature a range of innovative elements, including a shot clock, timeouts, and both team and individual match play formats.
TGL's Unique Gameplay Format
The inaugural season will feature six teams, each with four players. Teams will compete in a format of nine holes, starting with 3-on-3 alternate shot golf. Each team member will then play two holes of head-to-head match play, with each hole worth one point. If teams remain tied, the match will go into overtime, where players compete in a closest-to-the-pin challenge until one team emerges victorious.
TGL Scoring System
A point-based system will determine which teams advance to the playoffs at the end of the regular season:
- Win: 2 points
- Overtime loss: 1 point
- Regulation loss: 0 points
In case of a tie in the standings, the team with the most holes won during the season will secure the higher playoff seeding.
TGL's Teams and Players
The six teams participating in TGL’s first season feature some of the biggest names in golf:
- Atlanta Drive GC — Owner: Arthur M. Blank. Roster: Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover.
- Boston Common Golf — Owners: John Henry, Tom Werner, Mike Gordon, Fenway Sports Group. Roster: Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama.
- Jupiter Links Golf Club — Owner: Woods’ TGR Ventures, David Blitzer. Roster: Tiger Woods, Max Homa, Tom Kim, Kevin Kisner.
- Los Angeles Golf Club — Owners: Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and limited partners Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Servando Carrasco, Michelle Wie West, Tisha Alyn. Roster: Tommy Fleetwood, Sahith Theegala, Collin Morikawa, Justin Rose.
- New York Golf Club — Owner: Steven Cohen. Roster: Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Matthew Fitzpatrick.
- The Bay Golf Club (San Francisco) — Owners: Marc Lasry, Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala, Klay Thompson. Roster: Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark, Min Woo Lee, Shane Lowry.
TGL 2025 Schedule
Fans can tune into the following TGL matches in 2025, airing live on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+:
- Jan. 7: New York vs. Bay, 9 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Jan. 14: LA vs. Jupiter, 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Jan. 21: New York vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Jan. 27: Jupiter vs. Boston, 6:30 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Feb. 4: Boston vs. LA, 9 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Feb. 17: Atlanta vs. LA, 1 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Feb. 17: Atlanta vs. Bay, 4 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Feb. 17: Bay vs. Boston, 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Feb. 18: Jupiter vs. New York, 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- Feb. 24: LA vs. New York, 5 p.m. | ESPN2 | ESPN+
- Feb. 24: Boston vs. Atlanta, 9 p.m. | ESPN2 | ESPN+
- Feb. 25: Bay vs. Jupiter, 9 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- March 3: Bay vs. LA, 3 p.m. | ESPN2 | ESPN+
- March 3: New York vs. Boston, 7 p.m. | ESPN2 | ESPN+
- March 4: Jupiter vs. Atlanta, 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- March 17: Semifinals, 7 p.m. | ESPN2 | ESPN+
- March 18: Semifinals, 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN+
- March 24: Finals round 1 | ESPN2 | ESPN+
- March 25: Finals rounds 2-3 | ESPN | ESPN+
How TGL Works: A Blend of Technology and Traditional Golf
TGL introduces a fresh twist to golf by combining virtual golf with traditional gameplay. In the competition, two teams of three players face off on a simulator using a 64-foot by 53-foot screen. The setup includes realistic surfaces like fairways, roughs, and sand, enhancing the virtual experience. Once a ball lands within 50 yards of the hole, players transition to the "Green Zone," a 3,800-square-foot green that can be adjusted for variety, ensuring a unique challenge for every hole.
This integration of technology with physical competition sets TGL apart from traditional formats, offering a dynamic and futuristic experience for both players and viewers alike.
