TGL format: Rules, schedule, teams and everything to know about new golf league

Posted by author January 7, 2025 Golf

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The TMRW Golf League (TGL), led by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is set to tee off after a highly anticipated year-long wait that was originally scheduled for launch in 2024, and the excitement is palpable.

The tech-infused TGL will debut with a matchup between the New York Golf Club and the Bay Golf Club at the SoFi Center. This venue, which spans 250,000 square feet, is a state-of-the-art technology center located on the campus of Palm Beach State College. The new facility can accommodate around 1,500 fans across three golf courses.

The TGL features six teams, each consisting of four PGA Tour golfers. To enhance the fan experience, players will wear microphones during matches, offering a unique and intriguing insight into their strategies and techniques. The 15 regular-season matches will take place from early January to early March.

Here is everything to know ahead of the first tee at the TGL.

What is TGL?

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 aims to, in Woods’ words, “bring a fresh, modern, and fast-paced twist to the game we all love.” It will include a shot clock, timeouts, and both team and individual match play.

How do the TGL matches work?

Each TGL match is a competitive showcase 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.” In the second session, golfers compete in singles, going head-to-head over six holes, with each player playing two holes. A shot clock set to 40 seconds adds to the pressure, as any shot clock violation incurs a one-stroke penalty.

Each hole is worth one point. If the teams are tied at the end of regulation, the match will proceed to overtime. During overtime, players compete head-to-head, and the team that lands their shot closest to the pin will be declared the winner.

Where will the TGL play?

The TGL will feature six teams of four PGA Tour golfers competing in two-hour matches at the SoFi Center, a specially designed arena in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

How to watch the TGL

If you’re eager to catch the TGL action, you’re in luck because every match will be easily accessible. Whether you enjoy watching on a big screen or prefer the convenience of streaming, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+ have you covered. The entire season will be broadcast or streamed, ensuring you won’t miss a moment of the competition.

TGL matches can also be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial.

Watch TGL action on ESPN with a Fubo subscription

Is Tiger Woods playing in TGL?

Tiger Woods will team up with Max Homa, Tom Kim, and Kevin Kisner at Jupiter Links Golf Club, as announced on April 22.

What teams and players make up the TGL?

Here are the six teams and their players competing in the first season of TGL:

Atlanta Drive GC

Patrick Cantlay
Lucas Glover
Billy Horschel
Justin Thomas

Boston Common Golf

Keegan Bradley
Hideki Matsuyama
Rory McIlroy
Adam Scott

The Bay Golf Club

Ludvig Åberg
Wyndham Clark
Shane Lowry
Min Woo Lee

Jupiter Links Golf Club

Max Homa
Tom Kim
Kevin Kisner
Tiger Woods

Los Angeles Golf Club

Tommy Fleetwood
Collin Morikawa
Justin Rose
Sahith Theegala

New York Golf Club

Matt Fitzpatrick
Rickie Fowler
Xander Schauffele
Cameron Young

TGL Schedule

All Times Eastern

TGL regular season

January 7:

New York Golf Club vs. The Bay Golf Club, 9 p.m. (ESPN)

January 14:

Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

January 21:

New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

January 27:

Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)

February 4:

Boston Common Golf vs. Los Angeles Golf Club, 9 p.m. (ESPN)

February 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)

February 18:

Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club, 7 p.m. (ESPN)

February 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)

February 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)

TGL semifinals

March 17-18:

The top four teams in the SoFi Cup standings compete in the semifinals.

TGL championship

March 24-25:

The championship series will be a best-of-three matches.

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