Tiger Woods and his tech-infused league, TGL, is a brainchild of his that came about with the help of Rory McIlroy to grow the game of golf. That’s not all. It came about after the inception of LIV Golf and could be ascertained as Woods’s reply to the Saudi-backed league. Even so, it’s none other than a LIV Golf Pro that has extended a financial hand towards TGL, albeit indirectly, causing everyone to be wary of each other. Enter Brooks Koepka!
A report was shared by Flushing It on its X handle, mentioning how the 5-time major champ decided to invest in ‘Locker Room’, a Global Invite Only Investment Fund. Interestingly, it consists of a portfolio that boasts a stake in TMRW Sports. In case you might not remember, TMRW Sports is the company founded by none other than Woods and McIlroy and the one behind the launch of TGL in January 2025. Interestingly enough, Koepka’s involvement sure does hint at his certain desire to tee off on the PGA Tour again.
The 5x major winner seemed to be looking forward to his latest money move. “Locker Room is unlike anything I’ve been involved in before,” said the athlete. “It’s not just another investment opportunity – it’s a chance to actively grow companies I’m genuinely passionate about.” So… Is he passionate about TGL and TMRW Sports? Is that what he’s saying? The community can only guess the answer to both questions to be a ‘Yes’.
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“As an athlete, it’s empowering to invest in ventures that align with my personal interests and values,” added the golfer. He did so while excitedly expressing how thrilled he was to be part of the same: “I am inspired by knowing that my insights can contribute to something bigger, and I’m thrilled to be part of this innovative approach to investing.” Seeing as how he talked about his personal interests being aligned just stands to highlight Brooks Koepka’s desire for a PGA Tour return more.
Brooks Koepka has invested in a Global Invite Only Investment Fund called Locker Room with a portfolio that includes a stake in TMRW Sports, the company co founded by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, that’s behind the TGL launching next year.
Brooks: “Locker Room is unlike anything…
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) October 21, 2024
Quite a big move that Brooks Koepka has made with his money, to be honest. One could assume that TGL was a response to the PIF-funded circuit by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy because of their anti-LIV sentiments at the time since both of them have a team concept, Koepka investing in the same does paint a hopeful picture for golf as a whole. Another thing that makes this entire investment a bit interesting is that Woods is still not fond of LIV and is skeptical of it. Will that change now that the two are somewhat in the same boat? It remains to be seen.
But for now, all eyes just need to be on the tech-infused league, which has revealed its 2025 schedule.
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Tiger Woods’s TGL announces the inaugural season’s schedule
TGL, presented by SoFi, announced its schedule for the upcoming inaugural season that will kick off on January 7, Tuesday, on ESPN and ESPN+. The TMRW Sports-founded league will have 15 regular season matches, followed by two semifinals involving four teams. The winners of those two matches will then compete for the SoFi Cup in a best-of-three Final Series.
“In partnership with ESPN, our season will complement the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Season with a fast-paced team competition that aims to captivate a wide range of sports fans,” said Mike McCarley, CEO and founder of TMRW Sports. How would they be doing that, you might wonder? The answer? “With elements, like a shot clock, that are familiar to fans of other sports.”
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The innovative league sure has its plan drawn out for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka, on the other hand, will also hope for the season’s success, seeing as how he is also a part of the tech-infused league now, albeit indirectly!
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