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Wed, January 29, 2025

The man behind TGL: How he persuaded Woods and McIlroy to create it


Published on 2025-01-29 01:05:19 - MSN
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  • Although most believe that Woods and McIlroy were the initiators of the idea regarding TGL, things are different.

The article from MSN discusses the creation of TGL, a new golf league, spearheaded by Mike McCarley, the former president of Golf Channel. McCarley, along with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, founded TMRW Sports to innovate golf's presentation and accessibility. TGL aims to blend technology with live action, offering a unique viewing experience through a virtual course and a live arena setting in Florida. The league has attracted significant investment and interest, with McCarley's vision being to make golf more engaging for younger audiences and to provide a platform where top golfers can compete in a condensed, tech-savvy format. The initiative was partly inspired by the need to evolve golf's appeal, especially after the sport's surge in popularity during the global health crisis, and involves high-profile players committing to the league, showcasing McCarley's persuasive influence in the sport.

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