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Tue, January 7, 2025

'It's golf, but it's reimagined': Everything to know about TGL, Tiger Woods' and Rory McIlroy's high-tech indoor golf league


Published on 2025-01-07 08:25:19 - CNN
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  • After years of anticipation, the high-tech indoor golf league spearheaded by two of the sport's modern greats is finally ready to tee off Tuesday night.

The article from CNN discusses TGL, a new golf league set to launch in January 2025, spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy through their company TMRW Sports. TGL aims to revolutionize golf by integrating technology and a unique format, featuring six teams of three PGA Tour players each, competing in a match play format on a virtual course with a tech-infused short-game complex. The league will host matches on Monday nights, with each event lasting two hours, designed to fit into the modern sports viewing schedule. The venue, named SoFi Center in Florida, will have a capacity for 1,500 to 2,000 fans, offering an intimate viewing experience. TGL has already secured significant broadcasting deals with ESPN and ESPN+, and has attracted high-profile investors like Steve Cohen and Arthur Blank. The league's innovative approach includes using advanced technology for shot tracking and player interaction, aiming to attract a new audience to golf while providing a fresh competitive platform for top players.

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