TGL: What to know about new golf league, including teams, schedule, format

Posted by Admin January 4, 2025 Golf

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The Tomorrow Golf League, led by the legendary Tiger Woods and the dynamic Rory McIlroy, will kick off its inaugural season on Tuesday in the state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot SoFi Center at Palm Beach State College.

The TMRW Sports Group, which owns TGL, is collaborating with the PGA Tour on this venture, ensuring a high standard of competition.

The TGL will stand out with its six teams, each composed of four PGA Tour golfers. To enhance the fan experience, players will wear microphones during play, providing a unique insight into their strategies and emotions. The 15 regular season matches will be 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:

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.xx

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

How to watch the TGL

If you’re eager to catch the TGL action, you’re in luck — 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.

Is Tiger Woods playing in TGL?

Tiger Woods will be joined by Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner on the Jupiter Links GC team, which was announced 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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