Who expected a backlash on the Tiger Woods social media post? We guess no one did, but unfortunately, there has been a pattern that the fans have followed. Since the inception of the TGL, the golf community had mixed reactions to the matches. While with each game, fans were seen on both positive and negative sides of it.
Earlier, for the most anticipated match between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, the roster saw the fans’s negative reaction to including Kevin Kisner in the team instead of Max Homa. Kisner recorded multiple penalty shots in the first match and even recorded a flagstick hit, which went off the greens. The video of the flagstick shot from the bunker went viral on the internet.
Despite the performance, the match crossed a milestone of 1 million viewers. Thanks to the debut of Tiger Woods. Now, with both co-founders competing and Rory McIlroy’s team debuting at the event. This will be an impressive feat to watch for the fans. Even the league could benefit from new milestones.
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However, the hype and anticipation for the game saw a different side with fans’s reactions on social media. Something unexpected came in from fans on the social media post of Tiger Woods announcing the match details. The post of X read, “TONIGHT: It’s all about bringing the heat to @TGL presented by @SoFi. @JupiterLinksGC takes on @commongolf at 6:30pm EST on @ESPN. 📺 Tune in.”
TONIGHT: It’s all about bringing the heat to @TGL presented by @SoFi. @JupiterLinksGC takes on @commongolf at 6:30pm EST on @ESPN. pic.twitter.com/fsAghnkfFu
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 27, 2025
The post didn’t get the expected love from fans as some of them started to point out the flaws of the league while others shared their views on the league.
Fans reacting to Tiger Woods’s post
The matchup between the two major teams of the TGL got the unexpected reality shared by fans. The league since the beginning had mixed views, but now, after three matches, the brutal comments from fans weren’t expected.
One fan started to point out the tech flaw which is ruining the match-viewing experience. He wrote, “The simulator you developed doesn’t even work…” As stated by the fan, many other analysts have predicted the possibility of inaccurate data on the launch monitor at TGL. The MyGolfSpy video shared that the Full Swing launch monitor records incorrect data, and instead the league could switch to an enterprise solution.
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Not only this, another fan joined in sharing his thoughts, as he wrote, “None of us care.” The reaction from fans to the new tech infusion isn’t getting the desired welcome as expected by Tiger Woods & Co.
Other netizens shared their opinion writing, “This is the first & final season of TGL.” Even though the league has crossed a million viewership mark, some fans are still upset with the league and think it won’t continue beyond one season.
Another traditional golf enthusiast came in and humiliated TGL. He commented, “Stupid idea this! Tacky and cheap! Admittedly the PGA tour is really boring these days and in need of a revamp but this definitely isn’t it #Golf.” Some fans are more interested in the traditional setup, even after TGL offered a faster and better viewing experience as per most of the fans. Earlier this season at the PGA Tour events, fans were furious about the final rounds taking 5-plus hours to complete. Still, they prefer the PGA Tour over TGL.
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One fan got back in history and pointed out about Rory McIlroy’s statements. He wrote, “This league is trash. And Rory talked shit about LIV 😂😂😂😂👀.” Earlier when McIlroy he would retire rather than play in LIV Golf. Now fans remember his statements and compare them to the current tech-infused league, which has some similarities with LIV Golf.
Now, with the negatives coming in for the most awaited matchup of the co-founders, a failure during the match could blow up and lead to a chain reaction of negatives. What are your thoughts about the league? Which do you prefer indoor golf or traditional golf? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
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