TGL’s Marketing Team Messes Up Big Time With LIV Golf Goof-Up Hours Before Debut Match

Simulator golf is making waves these days, and a huge credit of that buzz goes to TGL, the brainchild of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. TGL’s tech-savvy format brings together the fun of simulator golf with that classic traditional touch of chipping and putting. Although the event will take place in March this year, the debut on January 7 is generating a lot of excitement. With this anticipation also comes a mix of expectations and, of course, controversies. Speaking of controversies, golf fans are certainly keeping a close eye on every little update from TGL.

Be it the controversial high ticket prices, with general admission tickets priced at $160. Or the debate around Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy being hypocrites after roasting the LIV Golf Club for a change in the golfing world. Whatever may it be, fans are sharp, quick, and witty—they notice everything! Said that, today an enthusiast reignited a heated debate about Tiger Woods’s event. Spoiler alert this one might shock you more than any other!

It all started as the new season began with The Sentry in Hawaii. Right then, the TGL too was promoting it’s big debut on January 7. And their marketing team seemed in full swing. But guess what did they do? They picked up the wrong card this time when they promoted their new product.

As pointed by a fan ut the promo documentary for the Palm Beach SoFi Center event had stock photos of a popular LIV Golf player featuring. This incident ignited more triggers as it was not just any LIV Golfer but, Tyrrell Hatton. “A guy who is in the Liv league and not even part of TGL?” 

This mishap came to light during one of the biggest events on the PGA Tour—the Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. With the timing of the mishap, one can’t help but question if this act was a deliberate snub or a major mistake. Well, whatever it may be, it seems the plan failed in an epic way as social media users could not hold their emotions.

Fans lose it as TGL’s marketing team plays – LIV Golf card

As the post gained reach, the X user who initially raised this issue was genuinely concerned, saying, “Please say this is not so. If they are this bad at quality control of their marketing products, can’t wait to see the car wreck of the actual events.” “Not a good sign,” he exclaimed. The power of social media is no new. Gradually the fans’ dismay echoed across the internet, prompting plenty of fans to raise their eyebrows at TGL’s choices and overall intentions. 

One user wrote, “Yeah, the team thing is nonsense in the PGA and LIV, don’t see it working now,” trying to grasp the logic behind using someone who left TGL because of LIV. Hatton himself pointed out that he had to tell MacIlroy he was leaving TGL once he signed with LIV. And let’s not forget, he was reportedly offered a cool $60 million to join LIV! It’s baffling to many why TGL would include a player who seems to be in direct opposition to what they stand for.

The reactions from fans regarding TGL’s controversial use of Tyrrell Hatton’s image in their promotional material have been nothing short of explosive. Given the recent history between Hatton and the league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, many fans are struggling to understand the logic behind this decision.

One fan even speculated, “I see a lawsuit coming,” venting frustration at what seems to be a severe lapse in judgment from TGL. There’s an evident sense of concern among fans about the implications of this blunder, especially considering the history of tension between the PGA and LIV Golf in recent years.

And then there’s Rory MacIlroy—one fan didn’t hold back, saying, “Rory is, and always will be a lil’ Bi**h.” Ouch! This sentiment reflects the growing discontent with Rory and Tiger’s approach to their ventures in the sport amid all the rival league drama.

As more fans weighed in, it became evident that this mishap only deepened the skepticism surrounding TGL’s motives in the golfing world. What do you think? Let us know below!