Is TGL a LIV Golf Rip-Off? Controversial Author Subtly Attacks Tiger Woods and His Brainchild Days After Igniting Controversies

TGL, the new tech savvy golf league started by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is ready to debut on January 9, 2024. With the big names associated with the league, all eyes are set on how the league will unfold and make a place for itself in the professional world of golf. TGL has been making headlines not only for its roaring roster but also for its rivalry with the LIV Golf Tour.

Of late, an American sports author has been in the news because of his take on the TGL being a rip-off of Greg Norman’s LIV. In the recent series of events, the writer has made a new statement insinuating there might be something more to the creation of TGL than meets the eye. Here’s the full story. 

American author’s commentary on TGL game structure raises eyebrows

Alan Shipnuck has created quite a havoc in the world of golf. The author in his new books ‘LIV and Let Die’ has revealed some very evident but also some very shocking secrets from the pro golfing scenario. His confessions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about LIV Golf, TGL, and the PGA Tour’s current and former players have made a lot of buzz in the golfing community. 

In a recent update, the author posted another take on his X handle. The writer has tweeted about the game structure in TGL. He said that the format looks familiar, referring to TGL’s rival LIV Golf’s playing format. 

Shipnuck’s tweet reads: “A team-based breakaway league using an unorthodox format to court new and younger fans? Feel like I’ve heard this before.”

This isn’t the first time the author has said something while putting TGL and LIV Golf parallel to each other. Recently, Shipnuck’s claims about the birth of TGL also created quite some jitters. 

Alan Shipnuck’s revelation about TGL and LIV Golf stirs controversy

Alan Shipnuck’s book has some controversial quotes that have caught the eye of the spectators and readers. It revolves around Tiger Woods and his birthed TGL. Recently, an excerpt from ‘LIV and Let Die‘ made it to the headlines, and Shipnuck made some buzz because of his claims.

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A quote from the book was posted on Instagram, and as per Shipnuck, Tiger Woods found purpose through his PGA Tour rival, LIV Golf. The caption of the post insinuated that Woods’ TGL was his take against LIV Golf. Thus, in a way, LIV is the reason TGL exists, implies the author. 

TGL and LIV are both going to battle it out on the greens, and the golfing community eagerly awaits the outcome, wondering which league will stand the test of time.

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