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TGL might be a key part of golf's future. Men and women going head-to-head may be the next step


Published on 2025-03-24 12:25:20 - CNN
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  • When Michelle Wie West was barely a teenager, she dreamed not just of being a professional golfer, but of playing professionally against the men full-time.

The article from MSN discusses the potential future of golf, focusing on TGL (a new golf league) and the possibility of integrating men's and women's golf into a single competitive format. TGL, backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, introduces a tech-forward, team-based approach to golf, aiming to attract a broader audience by making the sport more accessible and engaging through innovative formats like a virtual course and a live arena setting. The article suggests that while TGL is currently focused on men's professional golf, there's a growing interest in creating events where male and female golfers compete together, which could revolutionize the sport by promoting gender equality and increasing its appeal. This idea is supported by comments from golf professionals like Nelly Korda and Justin Thomas, who see value in mixed events for both the sport's growth and its entertainment value. However, the article also notes that such changes would require overcoming logistical and traditional barriers within the sport.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/tgl-might-be-a-key-part-of-golf-s-future-men-and-women-going-head-to-head-may-be-the-next-step/ar-AA1ByVlC ]