We all know that a certain Northern Irishman has been facing constant scrutiny over the past months. This criticism by the fans is a result of the close finishes he has had this year, starting at the 2024 US Open. McIlroy was so hurt that he didn’t even stay one second after losing the game. The streak then continued at the Irish Open and BMW PGA Championship where he again finished T2. However, things are maybe, just maybe, changing for McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf just scored a huge partnership with financial giant FM, Evolv, which is giving the new TGL league a major credibility boost. TGL is set to roll out in January 2025, and it has been getting mixed reviews from fans. Some are praising it for the technology it is bringing while some are calling it a copy of LIV for the team aspect.  Well, this partnership is a big deal for McIlroy’s team as it shows that TGL is doing something right by using technology to make golf more accessible to everyone.

With a documentary series and a primetime ESPN debut on January 7, things are looking high and bright for McIlroy’s team. Even Evolv’s vice president showed his enthusiasm for the partnership. “We’re thrilled to partner with Boston Common Golf. Each year, tens of millions of sports fans around the world enjoy the security and guest experience benefits of Evolv’s systems,”  said John Baier, Evolv’s Vice President of Sports per Business Wire.

And for the matter, the partnership between Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf and Evolv Technology seems to be a good one. They’re taking the fan experience and safety at SoFi Center to the next level with their little arrangement. Another good thing is that McIlroy is not alone; he is teamed up by Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, and Hideki Matsuyama and is ready to tee off.

Players and sponsors are excited, but what about fans? Are they equally looking forward to the league?

Rory McIlroy will be partnering up with other PGA Tour pros

The fans haven’t made up their minds on if they want to be supportive of TGL. A recent poll performed by NUCLR GOLF on X has thrown doubts on the popularity of the upcoming TGL golf league. The poll got a whopping 2000 votes, but things took a turn when everyone got to know that almost 50% of the voters were not interested in TGL at all.

TGL aims to have an innovative format that will feature simulator golf and team play. This is their first step to captivate younger sports fans; however, the poll’s results and comments gave a pretty stale response. One user commented, “I’ll watch it once, but probably forget about it after that.” These thoughts only add to the broader uncertainty surrounding TGL’s appeal.

Despite this, all hopes are pinned on ESPN’s presentation of TGL next year to win over fans. So, are you excited for the TGL? Do let us know in the comment section below!