The tides seem to be finally turning in their favor as Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy seem to have made some progress with their TGL project. Nearly a year after the league was first delayed due to damages to the SoFi Center. The league’s launch was then pushed back to 2025. Reports have since confirmed that the first tee-off can be watched by a maximum audience of 1500 fans within the SoFi Center premises on January 7th, 2025. The schedule hasn’t changed despite hurricane concerns in Florida.

As we get closer to the schedule, we have received further updates about Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy’s virtual arena. And unlike what we have witnessed since November 2023, this is a positive update. Let’s learn more about it.

A news that would please Woods & McIlroy

In October 2023, ESPN secured a multi-year deal to air TGL, the innovative tech-driven golf league led by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. However, the media rights in Canada remained up for grabs—until now.

According to Josh Carpenter of Sports Business Journal, Sportsnet has officially partnered with TGL to become its media outlet in Canada. Fans from the Great White North will be able to catch Woods and McIlroy’s league live on Sportsnet as well as Sportsnet+. The official announcement from TGL regarding this partnership is expected later this morning, although the length and terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. Hopefully, we will learn more about it during the announcement.

But that’s not all—rumors about the league’s expansion have already started circulating, even before the inaugural season begins. TGL is reportedly in discussions with Canada-based groups to increase the number of teams in the future. Carpenter also mentioned that “an unnamed Toronto group was in the mix to own a team in the league’s inaugural year.”

This is huge news for golf enthusiasts in Canada. Not only will they get exclusive access to Woods and McIlroy’s league, but they might also get the chance to cheer for a local team. So what can Canadian fans expect when they tune into TGL? Let’s dive into what this innovative league promises to deliver.

What is TGL?

TGL, or Tiger Woods’ Tomorrow’s Golf League, is a virtual golf event that will be played off-course. The indoor tournament will be played on a 97-yard long x 50-yard wide course in front of a one-of-a-kind virtual screen. The screen will be 64 x 53ft and will cover the remaining of the course after the hit. Every stroke beyond 50 yards will be played on the screen. When the ball is within 50 yards of the hole, the players will shift to the GreenZone where they will play their final strokes. The GreenZone is a 41-yard turntable that changes based on the course and the angle of the ball. The event will be played between 6 teams of 4 pros each.

 

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy consider this the future of the sport and have also roped in some of the very best to participate in the tournament. Players like Justin Thomas, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, Tom Kim, Kevin Kisner, Sahith Theegala, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and more. Of course, we will also watch Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods play in the championship.

With some of your favorite golfers already participating, it will surely be an exciting event for everyone. What do you think about this unique format? And do you think the hurricane concerns will cause any further delays to the league? Do let us know in the comments section.