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Anthony Gharib
Monday’s TGL action featured a doubleheader, starting with a match between Los Angeles Golf Club and Bay Golf Club.
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Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, and Sahith Theegala represented Los Angeles, while Tony Finau and Justin Rose were absent. Bay Golf Club’s lineup included Min Woo Lee, Shane Lowry, and Wyndham Clark, with Ludvig Åberg not participating.
Despite a strong start by BGC, leading after three holes and potentially securing the top playoff seed with a win, Los Angeles rallied back from a 3-0 deficit to claim victory and the No. 1 seed.
The second match featured Boston Common Golf against New York Golf Club. Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, and Adam Scott played for Boston, without Hideki Matsuyama. New York’s team consisted of Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler, and Xander Schauffele, while Matt Fitzpatrick was out.
Here are the standout moments from Monday’s doubleheader.
Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Bay Golf Club
Lee’s Putting Prowess
With the pressure on, Lee confidently sank a 13-foot, 3-inch birdie putt, giving BGC an early 1-0 lead after three holes. Lowry’s enthusiastic flag celebration added to the moment.
On the fourth hole, Lee repeated his putting success, sinking an eight-foot putt for a 2-0 lead.
Clark’s Near Hole-in-One
BGC’s early dominance continued on Hole 6 with an impressive drive by Clark. The 2023 U.S. Open champion’s shot nearly resulted in a hole-in-one, bouncing close to the hole and settling 10 feet away. BGC capitalized, extending their lead to 3-0.
Morikawa’s Bunker Save
Finding himself in a bunker, Morikawa executed a skillful save, placing the ball just 3 feet from the hole.
Theegala Sparks LAGC Comeback with Birdie Chip
Trailing 3-0, LAGC began their resurgence, taking a 4-3 lead on Hole 12, highlighted by Theegala’s impressive 20-foot, 2-inch birdie chip.
Lee’s Close Tee Shot
Lee almost delivered a crucial momentum swing for BGC on Hole 13 with a tee shot that bounced on the green and rolled inches from an incredible hole-in-one.
Ultimately, Lee’s shot stopped just four inches short.
Fleetwood Extends LAGC Lead
As BGC applied pressure with three holes remaining, Fleetwood responded for LAGC.
Facing a 21-foot, 2-inch birdie putt, he chipped in a vital shot, maintaining LAGC’s lead and triggering an energetic celebration with Theegala.
LAGC Completes the Victory
Despite the early deficit, LAGC fought back to defeat BGC 5-3, securing the No. 1 playoff seed.
Clark’s missed shot confirmed LA’s significant win.
