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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 12, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a press conference REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 12, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a press conference REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
While most golfers are in bewilderment about choosing which Golf Tour to play, Tiger Woods along with his good friend and PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy had announced the forming of a new golf league. Though the upcoming league is in partnership with the PGA Tour, it is mainly steered by the golfers. With such a massive decision taken by the golfers, we take a look at what the fans on Twitter had to say about it.
Following the PGA Tour players meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, the rumors of a new Tour within the Tour had begun. Tiger Woods who had been the head of the meeting because of his seniority had reportedly come up with such an idea.
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With several speculations from the fans, the announcement of a new league was finally announced. TMRW sports, the tech-focused company launched by Woods and McIlroy will help partner in the development of the league.
More details about Tiger Woods’ new golf league
The upcoming Tour is named TGL. Tiger announced the Tour to the world on his Twitter account. He tweeted, “TGL is the next evolution within professional golf. I’m excited to help lead it into the future” while sharing the newly made Twitter account of TGL.
TGL is the next evolution within professional golf. I'm excited to help lead it into the future. https://t.co/0hIHKX5Ic3
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) August 24, 2022
The league is set to commence in 2024. It will consist of six teams of three PGA Tour players, which also includes Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The league will be played on 15 regular seasons with semi-finals and finals in contention. Moreover, TGL will have a custom-built venue for each of its events.
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Apart from being regarded as one of the best players on the PGA Tour, both Woods and McIlroy are also considered to have an exceptional entrepreneurial minds. With 19 combined Majors won by the business partners, it will be great to see how they level up to the new challenges.
With the inception of LIV Golf, the TGL can give a tough time to the lucrative Tour. A regular season filled with top-level golf talent, the golf fans are in for a treat. However, are Tiger and the PGA Tour copying the model of LIV Golf? Well, some fans on Twitter believe they do.
Fans react to Tiger’s massive announcement
The fans were divided in their opinion. Some appreciated Woods and McIlroy while others denounced the TGL for being a spinoff of LIV Golf.
Let’s see what the fans had to say:
And you will no doubt thank Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson for making it happen by creating a competitive league that forced the PGA Tour to change its ways
— Paul Zeise (@PaulZeise) August 24, 2022
You better apologize to Phil Mickelson for slandering his name and exposing the PGA. He was right all along and it’s embarrassing what you and the media have done
— Birdgang North 🇨🇦 (@fairwayfinder91) August 24, 2022
Support U and @McIlroyRory 100%
Beyond PUMPED that U are hands on and making moves for the Best Players in the World T! (Thank You 🙏)
Things had to Change!!!
Absolutely no Question you are a Player 1st (and ALWAYS).
Looking out for Current Best Players and Future is Over Due🔥— Tom Lippard (@lippardtom) August 24, 2022
Pathetic try to hang on @LIVGolfInv s coattails. Just go to liv Tiger. Or are u in bed with the globalists too?
— HerbieDragon SauceWagon (@garbagetime83) August 24, 2022
You made a LIV spinoff…
— BG (@Big_Guy7) August 24, 2022
Love this. Favorite part is that you could compete again in shortened events that do not require 4 days of walking. Golf needs Tiger more than ever.
— Kendall Campion (@CampionKendall) August 24, 2022
Evolution in golf is a good thing, because the next generation of golfers are evolving. The new PGA of the future is looking good Tiger with you and Rory leading the way.
— Angie (@ang10ruff) August 24, 2022
You should definitely thank LIV Tour and the guys that started it. PGA Tour had to change and they are. I wondernif anyone else will go to LIV?
— Matt powell (@Mattpowell2525) August 24, 2022
Perhaps just salty that LIV beat you to the punch?
— Jamie Harrell (@jamieharrell99) August 24, 2022
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I'm in. We love you guys, just make sure you keep alive the regular PGA tournaments we all love (and don't overlap monday night football schedule and will be ok xd)
— Jude Harrison (@CallingtheHogs3) August 24, 2022
What do you think of the Tiger Woods’ golf league? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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