Two of golf’s biggest stars, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, have joined forces to create a brand-new experience for sports fans. They are the driving force behind TGL, an innovative golf league that blends technology with interactive gameplay.
In partnership with the PGA Tour, TGL offers a unique and intimate way to watch top golfers compete in a custom-designed arena.
What is TGL Golf?
Launched in August 2022, TGL is a technology-driven, 3-on-3 golf league. It features six teams, each with four PGA Tour players, competing in two-hour matches at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
What Does TGL Stand For?
TGL is short for Tomorrow’s Golf League. This name comes from TMRW Sports, a company founded by Woods, McIlroy, and former NBC golf executive Mike McCarley. TMRW Sports focuses on developing technology-based ventures in sports and entertainment.
How Do TGL Matches Work?
Each TGL match consists of two sessions:
- Triples: A nine-hole, 3-on-3 alternate shot format.
- Singles: Head-to-head competition over six holes, with each player playing two holes.
Key features of the TGL course at SoFi Center:
- The course size is approximately 97 yards by 50 yards, about the size of a football field.
- Golfers play from real grass tee boxes, fairways, rough, and sand into a large simulator screen.
- The green includes technology to change slopes for varied play.
- Each hole is worth one point, with overtime used to break ties.
- Overtime: Similar to a penalty shootout in soccer, golfers compete head-to-head until one team gets two shots closer to the pin.
- Shot Clock: A 40-second shot clock is enforced, with penalties for violations.
- Timeouts: Each team has four timeouts per match.
- Referee: Officials are present to enforce rules and monitor play.
- Players wear microphones to enhance the fan experience.
TGL events are designed to complement the PGA Tour schedule, and the season culminates in playoffs and a championship for the SoFi Cup.
TGL Points System
TGL’s points system is similar to the NHL. Teams earn points each regular season match to determine their SoFi Cup standing.
- Regulation win: 2 points
- Overtime win: 2 points
- Overtime loss: 1 point
The top four teams advance to single-elimination semifinals and a best-of-three championship series.
Who are the TGL Teams and Players?
Six teams representing different cities are competing:
Atlanta Drive GC
- Patrick Cantlay
- Lucas Glover
- Billy Horschel
- Justin Thomas
Boston Common Golf
- Keegan Bradley
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Rory McIlroy
- Adam Scott
Jupiter Links Golf Club (Jupiter, Florida)
- 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
The Bay Golf Club (San Francisco Bay Area)
- Ludvig Åberg
- Wyndham Clark
- Shane Lowry
- Min Woo Lee
When Does the TGL Season Start?
The inaugural TGL season began on January 7.
TGL Schedule
All times Eastern
- Jan. 7: New York Golf Club vs. The Bay Golf Club — 9 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Jan. 14: Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club — 7 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Jan. 21: New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC — 7 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Jan. 27: Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf — 6:30 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Feb. 4: Boston Common Golf vs. Los Angeles Golf Club — 9 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Feb. 17: Atlanta Drive GC vs. Los Angeles Golf Club — 1 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Feb. 17: Atlanta Drive GC vs. The Bay Golf Club — 4 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Feb. 17: The Bay Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf — 7 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+
- Feb. 18: Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club — 7 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- Feb. 24: Los Angeles Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club — 5 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+
- Feb. 24: Boston Common Golf vs Atlanta Drive GC — 9 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+
- Feb. 25: The Bay Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club — 9 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- March 3: The Bay Golf Club vs. Los Angeles Golf Club — 3 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+
- March 3: New York Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf — 7 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN+
- March 4: Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC — 7 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+
- March 17-18: Semifinals
- March 24-25: Championship Series
How to Watch TGL Golf
Matches are broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+. Fans can find all the action on streaming.
For more, visit the ESPN golf hub page for news, features, rankings, scores, and schedules.
