Billy Horschel has been vocal about the need for golfers to bring more entertainment and personality to the table. He’s emphasized that while competitive golf is essential, players also need to be entertainers. Horschel’s comments come on the heels of The Showdown’s disappointing viewership numbers, which saw only 625,000 viewers tune in across TNT and TBS. As Horschel noted, “Players need to be entertainers… we need to be different than what we are out at a PGA Tour event inside the ropes.”

In the latest episode of Drop Zone Podcast, another golf critic echoed Horschel’s sentiments, highlighting the importance of personality and camaraderie in golf. “I think it’s going to work if, and hopefully when, the players are really excited about it.” They also emphasized the need for golfers to be more relatable and authentic, saying “I think players are really going to have to be committed and enthusiastic. But I think it’s going to be different and new, and golf needs that.”

The lack of entertainment and personality in golf is a concern that needs to be addressed. By focusing on these aspects, golfers can attract a new generation of fans and boost viewership numbers. As Horschel had said, “I think the thing that I miss the most is like, you know, we’ve played together… and when I’m playing with other guys at home like I played yesterday with Austin Greaser… there’s a lot of stuff going on that’s just not translating to TV.”

It’s time for golfers to bring their personalities and camaraderie to the forefront, making the game more entertaining for viewers.

“We need to be entertainers”, Billy Horschel said on TGL’s potential success

The highly-anticipated TGL league is set to kick off in January, and all eyes are on whether it will deliver the entertainment and excitement that golf fans are craving. As one of the players set to compete in the league, Billy Horschel has a unique perspective on what it will take for TGL to succeed. According to Horschel, the key to TGL’s success lies in its ability to showcase the personalities and charisma of its players. “We need to play competitive golf and we need to be great at that aspect, but we need to be entertainers”, he said.

For too long, golf has been seen as a stuffy and traditional sport, but Horschel believes that TGL can help to change that perception. With its innovative indoor format, which features full shots hit into a giant screen and players mic’d up, TGL is poised to bring fresh and exciting energy to the game. Horschel’s own experiences as a professional golfer have taught him the importance of being more than just a skilled player. He believes that fans want to see the personalities and quirks of the players and that TGL is the perfect platform for showcasing these aspects of the game. As Horschel prepares to take part in the inaugural season of TGL, he is optimistic that the league will be a game-changer for golf. With its unique format and focus on entertainment, TGL has the potential to attract a new and diverse audience to the sport, and Horschel is excited to be a part of it.