Golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have teamed up to introduce a groundbreaking experience for golf enthusiasts: TGL, a technology-driven, interactive golf league.

In collaboration with the PGA Tour, TGL offers a unique and intimate viewing experience, bringing fans closer to the action as teams of elite golfers compete in a custom-designed, state-of-the-art arena.

Contents
  1. Understanding TGL Golf
  2. The Meaning Behind TGL
  3. How TGL Matches Unfold
  4. TGL Points System
  5. Meet the TGL Teams and Players
  6. Atlanta Drive GC
  7. Boston Common Golf
  8. Jupiter Links Golf Club (Jupiter, Florida)
  9. Los Angeles Golf Club
  10. New York Golf Club
  11. The Bay Golf Club (San Francisco Bay Area)
  12. When Does TGL Season Start?
  13. TGL Match Schedule
  14. How to Watch TGL Golf

Understanding TGL Golf

Launched in August 2022, TGL, short for Tomorrow`s Golf League, is a dynamic 3-on-3 golf league. Six teams, each composed of four PGA Tour players, engage in fast-paced, two-hour matches at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The Meaning Behind TGL

TGL represents Tomorrow`s Golf League, a name inspired by TMRW Sports. This venture, founded by Woods, McIlroy, and former NBC golf executive Mike McCarley, is dedicated to developing technology-focused initiatives within sports and entertainment.

How TGL Matches Unfold

Each TGL match is divided into two segments. The first session, known as “triples,” features a nine-hole, 3-on-3 alternate shot format. The second session shifts to “singles,” with head-to-head play over six holes, each golfer playing two holes.

  • The SoFi Center course is a technological marvel, spanning roughly 97 by 50 yards, about the size of a football field.
  • Golfers tee off from real grass and play from authentic fairway, rough, and sand surfaces, hitting towards a massive simulation screen, over 20 times larger than a standard golf simulator.
  • The high-tech green incorporates jacks that dynamically alter the slope, adding variety to each hole.
  • Each hole is worth one point. In case of a tie after regulation, overtime decides the winner.
  • Overtime in TGL mirrors a penalty shootout in soccer. Players compete head-to-head until one team gets two shots closer to the pin than their opponents.
  • A 40-second shot clock is enforced, based on USGA recommendations for pace of play. Exceeding this time results in a one-stroke penalty.
  • Each team has four timeouts per match, two per session. Timeouts from the first session don`t carry over. Timeouts can be called until the shot clock expires for the team playing, or until the opposing player addresses the ball for the opposing team. No back-to-back timeouts are allowed on the same shot.
  • A referee oversees the course to ensure rule adherence, with an additional official monitoring from a booth.
  • For an immersive fan experience, all golfers wear microphones during matches.

TGL events are strategically scheduled to complement the PGA Tour calendar, as part of their partnership. Weekly matches build towards playoffs, culminating in one team being awarded the SoFi Cup.

TGL Points System

Adopting a system similar to the NHL, TGL uses points for regular-season matches. Each match offers up to two points, which determine standings for the SoFi Cup.

A win in regulation or overtime grants two points, while an overtime loss earns one point.

The top four teams proceed to single-elimination semifinals and a best-of-three championship series.

Meet the TGL Teams and Players

Six city-based teams compete throughout the TGL season. Here are the teams and their players:

Atlanta Drive GC

  • Patrick Cantlay
  • Lucas Glover
  • Billy Horschel
  • Justin Thomas

Boston Common Golf

  • Keegan Bradley
  • Hideki Matsuyama
  • Rory McIlroy
  • Adam Scott
  • 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 TGL Season Start?

The inaugural TGL season kicks off on January 7th.

TGL Match Schedule

(All times Eastern)

Jan. 7 – New York Golf Club vs. The Bay Golf Club — 9 p.m.

Jan. 14 – Los Angeles Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club — 7 p.m.

Jan. 21 – New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC — 7 p.m.

Jan. 27 – Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf — 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 4 – Boston Common Golf vs. Los Angeles Golf Club — 9 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Atlanta Drive GC vs. Los Angeles Golf Club — 1 p.m.

Feb. 17 – Atlanta Drive GC vs. The Bay Golf Club — 4 p.m.

Feb. 17 – The Bay Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf — 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 – Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club — 7 p.m.

Feb. 24 – Los Angeles Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club — 5 p.m.

Feb. 24 – Boston Common Golf vs Atlanta Drive GC — 9 p.m.

Feb. 25 – The Bay Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club — 9 p.m.

March 3 – The Bay Golf Club vs. Los Angeles Golf Club — 3 p.m.

March 3 – New York Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf — 7 p.m.

March 4 – Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC — 7 p.m.

March 17 – New York Golf Club vs. Los Angeles Golf Club — 7 p.m.

March 18 – Atlanta Drive GC vs. The Bay Golf Club — 7 p.m.

March 24 – Match 1: Atlanta Drive GC vs. New York Golf Club — 9 p.m.

March 25 – Match 2: New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC — 7 p.m.

March 25 – Match 3 (if necessary): New York Golf Club vs. Atlanta Drive GC — 9 p.m.

How to Watch TGL Golf

Catch all TGL matches through official broadcasting partners and streaming platforms. Check local listings for viewing options.