TGL Golf League: Inaugural Season Highlights and Match Formats

Final Matchup and Current Standings

The inaugural regular season of the TGL golf league, co-founded by golfing legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is coming to an exciting conclusion. The final match of the season is set for Tuesday, featuring Woods’ team, Jupiter Links Golf Club, up against the Atlanta Drive. Despite their efforts, Jupiter Links has already been eliminated from contention, holding a record of 1-3-0. Woods will join players Tom Kim and Max Homa in this final matchup.

On the other hand, the Atlanta Drive, comprising players Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover, and new addition Nick Dunlap, boasts a record of 3-1-0. They are vying for better playoff seeding but will be facing the Bay Golf Club, which is already locked in as their semifinal opponent.

Playoff Structure and Match Format

The playoff scenario will see regular season champions, Los Angeles Golf Club, facing New York Golf Club, who recently secured a victory against Boston Common, consequently eliminating both Boston and Jupiter Links from postseason play.

The TGL format is unique, incorporating enhanced simulator technology to offer a modern twist on traditional golf matches. Each match is designed to last approximately two hours, taking place primarily in primetime slots from January to March. The current season consists of 15 regular-season matches, followed by a four-team playoff and culminating in a best-of-three championship series.

Match Format Overview

Each TGL match consists of 15 holes divided into two distinct playing formats:

Session Breakdown

• Holes 1-9: “Triples” format, where teams of three alternate shots.
• Holes 10-15: “Singles” matches, featuring head-to-head competition.

Scoring is point-based, with each hole worth one point. The TGL adopts a regulation similar to hockey, where a match win earns two points, a loss results in none, and a loss in overtime nets one point.

Gameplay Mechanics

• The Hammer: A strategic option allowing teams to double their point value for a given hole. Each team has three hammers to deploy throughout the match.
• Shot Clock: Players must hit their shots within 40 seconds to avoid a one-stroke penalty.
• Timeouts: Each team is granted four timeouts per match, with specific allocations for each session.

Upcoming Matches and Team Overview

The final round of regular-season matches is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, where Jupiter Links Golf Club will take on Atlanta Drive. Following the conclusion of the regular season, the playoffs will begin, leading up to the finals later in March.

Participating Teams

• Atlanta Drive: Billy Horschel, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Lucas Glover
• Boston Common Golf: Keegan Bradley, Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott
• Jupiter Links Golf Club: Tom Kim, Tiger Woods, Max Homa, Kevin Kisner
• Los Angeles Golf Club: Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala, Tommy Fleetwood
• New York Golf Club: Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young
• The Bay Golf Club: Min Woo Lee, Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark, Shane Lowry

Conclusion

The TGL golf league has made a significant impact in its inaugural season, introducing innovative gameplay and showcases from some of the best golfers in the world. With playoffs imminent, fans can look forward to exciting matchups and the crowning of the first TGL champion this March.