Golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have announced their ambitious new golf league, TGL, which is set to launch in 2025.
Despite its inaugural event still a year away, the league has already been valued at approximately $500 million, according to Front Office Sports.
TGL aims to revolutionize golf by introducing a tech-infused game that will be integrated with the PGA Tour. The format will feature six teams of three PGA Tour players competing in Monday and Tuesday night matches within a specialized “short-game complex.” This innovative approach is expected to attract more viewers and generate increased revenue for the sport.
The league’s valuation surged following a successful Series A funding round, where prominent investors like Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and New York Mets owner Steven Cohen joined Woods and McIlroy.
Their combined expertise and connections in the sports world have helped build this half-a-billion-dollar venture even before the first match has been played.
ESPN has partnered with TGL and TMRW Sports to ensure a robust launch, leveraging their broad reach to engage enthusiastic golf fans. This collaboration promises to bring high visibility and excitement to the new league.
Woods and McIlroy’s TGL represents a significant leap forward for golf, blending traditional elements of the game with cutting-edge technology and innovative competition formats.
With such strong backing and a clear vision for the future, TGL is poised to make a substantial impact on the golf world when it officially debuts in 2025.
