The TGL, a groundbreaking venture in the world of golf, is set to launch its inaugural season on Jan. 7. This innovative, tech-focused league, spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, promises a fresh experience for golf fans worldwide.
The TMRW Sports Group, which owns TGL, is partnering with the PGA Tour on the venture presented by SoFi.
The TGL will feature six teams, each consisting of four PGA Tour golfers. To enhance the fan experience, players will wear microphones during play as they compete in 15 regular matches held in a custom-built arena from early January to early March. At the end of the regular season, the top four teams will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for March 17 and March 18. The winners of the semifinals will then compete for the SoFi Cup in a best-of-three finals, taking place on March 24 and March 25.
Here is everything to know about the TGL ahead of the first tee on Jan. 7:
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TGL, which unofficially stands for Tomorrow’s Golf League, is a new tech-infused golf league. The idea behind it is to combine the latest in golf technology with in-person competition.
TGL’s format is designed to, in Woods’ words, “bring a fresh, modern, and fast-paced twist to the game we all love so much.” It will include a shot clock, timeouts, and both team and individual match play.
Each TGL match is a battle of skill and strategy, consisting of two intense sessions. The first session is a nine-hole, 3-on-3 alternate-shot format known as ‘triples.’ The second session features singles, where players go head-to-head for six holes, with each golfer playing two holes. With a shot clock ticking at 40 seconds, the pressure is on. A one-stroke penalty for a shot clock violation makes every shot crucial.
Each hole is worth one point. If the two teams are tied at the end of regulation, they will proceed to overtime. During overtime, players will go head-to-head, and the team that hits their shot closest to the pin will be declared the winner.
The TGL will feature six teams of four PGA Tour golfers playing in two-hour matches inside the SoFi Center, a custom-built arena located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
For those eager to witness the TGL action, all the matches will be easily accessible. Whether you prefer the big screen or the convenience of streaming, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+ have you covered. The entire season will be broadcast or streamed, ensuring you never miss a moment of the thrilling competition.
TGL matches can also be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial.
Tiger Woods will be joined by Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner on the Jupiter Links GC team, which was announced April 22.
Here are the six teams and their players competing in the first season of TGL:
Patrick Cantlay
Lucas Glover
Billy Horschel
Justin Thomas
Keegan Bradley
Hideki Matsuyama
Rory McIlroy
Adam Scott
Ludvig Åberg
Wyndham Clark
Shane Lowry
Min Woo Lee
Max Homa
Tom Kim
Kevin Kisner
Tiger Woods
Tommy Fleetwood
Collin Morikawa
Justin Rose
Sahith Theegala
Matt Fitzpatrick
Rickie Fowler
Xander Schauffele
Cameron Young
All Times Eastern
∎ JAN. 7
New York Golf Club vs. The Bay Golf Club, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ JAN. 14
Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ JAN. 21
New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ JAN. 27
Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ FEB. 4
Boston Common Golf vs. Los Angeles Golf Club, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ FEB. 17
Atlanta Drive GC vs. Los Angeles Golf Club, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Atlanta Drive GC vs. The Bay Golf Club, 4 p.m. (ESPN)
The Bay Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf, 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
∎ FEB. 18
Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ FEB. 24
Los Angeles Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club, 5 p.m. (ESPN2)
Boston Common Golf vs Atlanta Drive GC, 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
∎ FEB. 25
The Bay Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ MARCH 3
The Bay Golf Club vs. Los Angeles Golf Club, 3 p.m. (ESPN2)
New York Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf, 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
∎ MARCH 4
Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
∎ MARCH 17-18
The top four teams in the SoFi Cup standings compete in the semifinals.
∎ MARCH 24-25
The championship series will be a best-of-three matches.
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