Home/Golf

Florida is sizzling up as Boston and LA face off in TGL Match 5 on Tuesday, Feb 4th. Boston’s crew—inclusive of 2025 Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, Rory McIlroy, fresh with a DP Tour win in November, and Adam Scott, chasing his debut win—are set to turn heads. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, and Justin Rose from LAGC are itching to notch a 2-0 sweep after their victory over Tiger Woods‘ Jupiter Links.

Match 5 features 15 holes. It all starts at “The Claw,” a 436-yard par-4 where McIlroy and Fleetwood set the tone, followed by the 590-yard “Pick Yer Plunder” par-5 that winds down at “Pinery.” The singles begin at “Bonnie Link,” and culminate at “Navigator,” a demanding par-5. For Boston’s McIlroy and LA’s Morikawa, it’s a case of bringing their A-game.

Where will McIlroy and Morikawa play triples?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

As per the official site of TGL, the triples will start with “The Claw”, a 436-yard par-4 with water looming on multiple sides and a central bunker daringly placed in its heart, this hole tempts players to take bold, high-flying tee shots. Next, offers a rewarding middle section, named “Pick Yer Plunder,” it is a 590-yard par-5, designed by Piza Golf. “Oh Chute” a 271-yard par-3 is the third, a true test of shot-shaping, lengthy enough to invite mistakes. Fourth in the triples is a 604-yard par-5 “The Spear” pentagon, and a triangle connected by a thin strip. The design makes you wish it were real! Hit a long shot over the pinch or play the greens in 3. Then there’s “On the Rocks” (178-yard par-3), inspired by Scotland’s North Sea, where a 41-yard-wide island green teeters on the cliff’s edge—one misstep, and it’s a long drop down.

 

The Triples then move to “Hang Low,” a 488-yard par-4that channels Southern California. Here, a stray right shot means a tough approach around towering sycamores. Then comes “Fallen Pine,” a 240-yard par-3 shrouded in misty pines, with tee shots curving around a marsh toward a peninsula green. Ahead, “Alpine,” a 535-yard par-4 urges players to shape a right-to-left shot through a stunning mountain backdrop. Triples now reach “Pinery,” a 601-yard par-5 offering some breathing room—less punishing than “Fallen Pine,” but its awkward approach angles still demand careful execution. These two holes are new additions along with another hole, “Navigator”

What’s your perspective on:

Will Rory McIlroy's experience trump Morikawa's rising star power in this TGL face-off?

Have an interesting take?

Where will McIlroy and Morikawa play singles?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The singles begins at “Bonnie Link,” a 650-yard par-5 based on the infinity infinity symbol. It sets players up to move from either the left or the right. Second, “Bluebonnet” is a 474/312 yard par-4. On this one, playing around the canyon edge could be extremely rewarding but is full of threats. Moving ahead, “Cliffhanger,” a 240-yard par-3 created by Nicklaus Design, is set on Northern California’s coastline with many tees stretching over 250 yards so professionals will play longer tees.

Another one set on a coastline, “The Plank” is a 380-yard par4 with many bunkers that give the feel of diagonal lines on the course. Next, “Set in Stone,” a 210-yard par 3 is a ravine-based hole that tests accuracy in the middle and holds with many tee points. Wrapping the match is “Navigator,” a 606-yard par-5 featuring a lighthouse that can help professionals track the hole, avoiding the ocean edge. Straight up like its name, this hole, as mentioned, will be introduced for the first time in a TGL match. So, how are the players doing?

Who could be the possible winner?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The current world #3, McIlroy seems to be the anchor of the Boston Boys with his four Major wins but Bradley too has his August victory in the BMW Championship. Including Adam Scott, the triplet brings 47 PGA Tour victories in TGL. On the West Coast, Tommy Fleetwood is 10th in world rankings with world #5 Morikawa. Although lagging in world rankings, Justin Rose has 11 PGA Tour titles under his name and has brought some serious skill.

Florida’s wild mother nature has to bench herself for Morikawa’s double wins or Rory McIlroy’s comeback, but those virtual winds could turn the tide. With creative, challenging holes at every turn, there’s plenty of room to pull off fresh moves this Tuesday.

Have something to say?

Let the world know your perspective.

ADVERTISEMENT

0
  Debate

Debate

Will Rory McIlroy's experience trump Morikawa's rising star power in this TGL face-off?

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT