Founded by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with former Golf Channel president Mike McCarley, TMRW Sports is a cutting-edge sports and media company The aim of the organization is to bring the sport of golf to a wider audience through innovative new formats and technologies. TGL is their most recent project that will provide an exciting experience with virtual golf courses. It features a match-play format which will be team-based. Also, they will have fast-paced matches which will last for only 2 hours.
Excitingly, Many great golf players have already signed up to play at the TGL. Moreover, TMRW Sports has taken a significant step towards establishing the league.
Tiger Woods and McIlroy break ground for TGL
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Palm Beach State College for the construction of an arena that will house the new TGL league. The co-founders of TMRW Sports, Woods and McIlroy, were present to mark the occasion.
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Some fans absolutely love the move and are in complete support of Woods and McIlroy.
Give me Tiger and Rory all day over Phil and Greg when it comes to the longevity of golf https://t.co/dbhP0YBIhN
— Ross Uminger (@RossUminger) February 22, 2023
So cool this is down the street from my house! Will definitely be attending this https://t.co/YsfGQqj58y
— David Stenson (@AlstenMedia) February 22, 2023
Keep going Tiger!! So much love what you spend your time on away from golf!! Love Rory as well!! Rock on
— Brian lewis (@blcaters) February 22, 2023
Amazing work! God bless you!!!
— david k (@dmkipp20) February 21, 2023
However, a lot of fans cannot get over the presence of the governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, at the event.
Wow DeSantis is literally wearing heels. Making sure he’s tall for his Presidential campaign.
— Mac (@Austinbigmac97) February 21, 2023
DeSantis at groundbreaking featuring the PGA Tour’s most powerful player-leaders, while Trump properties gear up to host multiple LIV events. https://t.co/KMuSF92oPA
— Tyler Weyant (@tweyant) February 21, 2023
DeSantis standing with PGA, while donald stands with liv.
😏 https://t.co/Asw2rJskXS— Patrick Patel (@HotRodBlago30) February 21, 2023
Is that fu<knut DeSantis?? 🤦♂️
— fakewaynemiddaugh (@fkewaynemidaugh) February 21, 2023
The league will begin to play early next year in partnership with the PGA Tour. Moreover, eleven players, including the GOAT, McIlroy, and world No. 1 Jon Rahm, have committed to the league.
What do you think about TGL? Will it inspire the new generation to follow golf?
What is the TGL?
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The virtual golf league founded by TMRW Sports it will have six teams who will compete in a tournament on a computerized golf course.
What sets the TGL apart from traditional golf is its format and accessibility. Each match will be for 2 hours and will be played on Mondays. Furthermore, the audience will also have unprecedented access to players as they will be mic’d-up, allowing viewers to hear their thought processes during critical shots.
Palm Beach State College has an unused land of 10 acres which will be used to build the arena for the league. Additionally, the partnership includes educational and recreational initiatives to benefit the students.
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They will also offer the students work opportunities in the area of technology, administrative services, and hospitality.