Jupiter Links Golf Club and Atlanta Drive Golf Club clashed in the final regular-season match of the TGL on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods, Tom Kim, and Max Homa represented Jupiter Links, with Kevin Kisner absent. Atlanta’s team included Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover, and Nick Dunlap, while Justin Thomas was not playing. Dunlap, the 2024 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, debuted in TGL after signing a one-match contract last month.
Atlanta defeated Jupiter Links with a score of 9-1. As the No. 3 seed, Atlanta will compete against No. 2 seed The Bay Golf Club in the first playoff round. Jupiter Links did not make the playoffs.
Here are the highlights from the match.
Glover Puts Atlanta Ahead
After both teams tied on the first hole, Glover successfully made a 4-foot birdie putt on Hole 2, giving Atlanta a 1-0 lead.
Celebrity Fans in Attendance
TGL is attracting high-profile fans. Five-time Grammy winner Celine Dion and 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen were present for the league’s inaugural season finale.
Woods’ Excitement After Strong Drive
On Hole 4, Woods tried to keep Jupiter Links close to Atlanta. He powerfully drove 268 yards, creating a chance to win the hole and expressing his excitement to the crowd. However, the hole ended in a tie.
Atlanta Connects with Thomas During Match
Despite not competing on Tuesday, Atlanta made sure Justin Thomas felt included. With fellow University of Alabama golf alumnus Dunlap playing, they had Thomas join in to say Alabama’s famous ‘Roll Tide’ cheer.
Kim’s Early Celebration
Kim got ahead of himself on Hole 8 during a chip shot. He hit a shot that looked like it would go in, but it narrowly missed. Kim, already celebrating, didn’t see the ball miss as he had already tossed his club to celebrate.
Celine Dion Sings “My Heart Will Go On”
When ESPN reporter Marty Smith asked Celine Dion which song from her catalog represented her golf game, she exceeded expectations. Instead of just answering, Dion surprised the audience by singing a part of her iconic song, “My Heart Will Go On.”
