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The PGA Tour and the DP World Tour were the only regal associations in the golf world. But last year, LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed league, got included in the golf roaster. Since then, several negative opinions and indifferences have come from golfers. Two names who actively protested against LIV Golf were Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Now, these two have introduced a rival league of LIV Golf called the TGL. It’s a tech-based league that will cater to the future of golf. Moreover, many investors have shown interest in this initiative, such as Michelle Wie West and Alex Morgan, who would provide financial backing to the LA Golf team. Alongside them, joins another billion-dollar friend. 

Tiger Woods TGL bags a vital sponsorship deal

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We already know that TGL is garnering a lot of appreciation from the golf world. A few months ago, Michelle Wie West joined hands with Alexis Ohanian and his wife, Serena Williams, to invest in their LA golf team, as she got a friendly nod from Ohanian in a social media post. 

Also, the American soccer player showed her interest in the same. The list of investors for TGL also includes big investors like Stephen Curry, Shohei Ohtani, Tony Romo, and others. 

Now, in the list, there is another $7.25 billion name. SoFi Technologies Inc. has entered into a deal with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s super-savvy golf endeavor and will lend its name to another sports venue, as per reports from Bloomberg.

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SoFi Center is the arena that will be constructed at Palm Beach State College, Florida. Besides, it would be able to accommodate around 2000 spectators. The chief executive officer of SoFi, Anthony Noto said in an interview, “younger, tech-forward, higher-income audience” hoping to attract the youths of golf in the venture. Now, apart from SoFi, another broadcasting company has partnered with TGL. 

Tiger Woods tech-focused TGL enters into a broadcasting partnership

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The TGL league is supposed to kick off in January 2024. The league has a novel format that looks forward to inspiring youth with its technological advancements and innovation. Added to that, six teams will face off each week.

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As the league has now come to the attention of people, partially because of Woods’ name associated with it, it is getting approached by many investors. A few organizations have already started sponsoring, like the Fenway Group and businessman Arthur Blank. In the brochure, it adds another name, ESPN. The broadcasting company is a huge supporter of TGL, and a few days ago, reports regarding the same were doing the rounds. 

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What do you think of TGL’s new sponsorship deal? Let us know in the comments below. 

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