TMRW Sports newest startup in the world of golf, TGL, is starting to gear up for launch with various announcements about the team, themes and what the Palm Beach Gardens may look like. TMRW is a venture by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and NBC ex-chief executive Mike McCarley.
It is interesting to note for golf fans that TGL is going to be played with simulators. Golfers will tee it up just like in normal golf, except the course is moving and they won’t move to every hole and tire themselves out. Cameron Young visited a miniature version of the TGL arena, and the sneak peek intrigued many while shocked a few.
Sneak peek into TGL
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Cameron Young is one of the golfers in Tiger Woods’ 24-man roster on TGL. Young had visited the Orlando Test lab to experience and test what the system would look like. The custom-built SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens will be large and host an audience of 1,600.
The arena is being designed with the help of Roberto Castro, a golfer turned consultant. McCarley and the team started working on the format when Castro jumped on the boat. With the experience Castro has, the arena is expected to look and work magnificently.
Sam Harrop, a popular singer in the golf world, shared the video of Young testing the system and hitting a few shots. As the test was happening in a closed studio, people were quick to notice a potential hazard on the way.
This is a pretty informative read on the gameplay/tech side of TGL. Hadn't realised Roberto Castro was involved until now. Some interesting stuff in here: https://t.co/F3F0LHlpvN pic.twitter.com/tYL7Jb9TKG
— Sam Harrop (@sam_golf) November 9, 2023
Golf fans were worried that the ball might hit the ceiling or anyone around. However, the final center would be quite different and bigger from a comparably small studio. Here are a few responses from the side of the golf enthusiasts.
Golf world reacts to first glimpse of TGL simulator
The video is shot in a studio, hence this fellow is worried that the golfers will hit the ceiling. However, the arena where TGL will be played is bigger and larger. Mathematically speaking, it is approximately 250,000 sq. ft. in size. So, no golfer will be hitting the ceiling.
How in the world are they not hitting the ceiling
— Landon (@brocklander_) November 9, 2023
As the latest update shares what people could expect from TGL, this fan got more interested in the high-tech golf concept.
This is honestly all pretty sick. I’m becoming more and more interested… is that bad?
— Jason Rouslin (@DFSgolfer23) November 9, 2023
While there is no real golf course, TGL will give off the image of grass. As seen in the video, Young is hitting off the grass. Something that this fan did not expect.
He is hitting off of grass 👀
— Case (@ccaseny) November 9, 2023
Like many fans around the world, this one was excited to experience golf like never done before.
This is really cool. Super stoked.
— TGL Nation (@TGLGolfNation) November 9, 2023
However, not everyone could fathom the concept. As it turns out, this golf enthusiast was disappointed after seeing the video. According to him, it was better to play “real golf”.
This looks worse than I imagined. Given the distance from the screen and the amount of real grass involved, why not just play actual golf
— 🏌🏼♂️PIF the Magic Dragon (@golf_wars) November 9, 2023
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Ending on a good note, this fan took out a humorous tone and asked the organizer to stop Justin Thomas from playing so far away from the screens, as he might damage them.
Please do not let JT hit from this far away from the screen. We don’t need a lawsuit.
— Big Gino (@BigGino_) November 9, 2023
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The latest update is just a sneak peek. Moreover, the real screen would be better in quality for the live audience as well as the people sitting at home. Tune in to ESPN on January 9, 2024 to watch TGL Prime Time.
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