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Tiger Woods returned to competitive golf in the TGL Finals in Palm Beach Gardens after lumbar and Achilles surgeries, with Vanessa Trump and their daughter Kai in the stands. Woods’ team, Jupiter Links GC, lost to Los Angeles Golf Club, but he said he’s aiming to play the Masters next month, noting his body doesn’t recover like it did when he was younger.
Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf by making his season debut in the TGL simulator league he co-created, a positive health sign but not a full return to tournament golf. The piece argues the event is largely a gimmick rather than a true comeback, tempered by ongoing questions about Woods’ ability to endure competitive play and potential Masters involvement.
Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf after a 13‑month layoff to play in the TGL season finale, moving from a non‑playing role with Jupiter Links GC to on‑course duty as back and Achilles issues continue to limit him; his last PGA Tour appearance was about 20 months ago, and the indoor TGL final features his team against Los Angeles Golf Club with Woods replacing Kevin Kisner.
Nelly Korda criticized Tiger Woods’ WTGL and its planned women’s league, calling it a missed opportunity not to pair the game’s top men and women on the same stage with equal prize money; she also said she sees value in the opportunity and hasn’t ruled out participation. The piece notes broad sentiment in golf that mixed formats could help grow the sport, and seven players — Jeeno Thitikul, Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Lexi Thompson, Charley Hull, Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad — have committed to the WTGL for 2026-27, with Korda still deciding. It also highlights skepticism that a women-only league would move viewership.
Billionaire investor and New York Mets owner Steve Cohen predicts that artificial intelligence will lead to a four-day work week for most workers, allowing for expanded leisure opportunities. His investment in the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) reflects this belief, as he anticipates increased interest in leisure activities like golf. Cohen's family office acquired the rights to the New York Golf Club team in the TGL, which features a unique format and is set to begin in January 2025.
Billionaire Steve Cohen predicts a shift to a four-day work week, citing the influence of artificial intelligence and lower productivity levels on Fridays. His investment in the golf startup league TGL reflects his belief in the trend towards more leisure time. While he acknowledges the uncertainty of the timing, Cohen sees the shorter work week as inevitable, potentially leading to increased interest in golf and leisure activities. However, he does not foresee allowing his traders to take Fridays off if the markets remain open, but believes that most people will eventually have the opportunity for a three-day weekend.
The inaugural season of the TGL (The Golf League) will be postponed until early 2025 due to damage caused by the deflation of the dome at the SoFi Center during construction. No injuries were reported, and most of the technology was unaffected. The decision to delay the season was made after discussions with key partners, including players, team-ownership groups, PGA TOUR leadership, and commercial partners. Despite the setback, TGL remains optimistic about the future and plans to build excitement leading up to the start of the season.
Tiger Woods will be the headline owner of the sixth and final team in the tech-infused golf league, TGL presented by SoFi. Woods' TGR Ventures and David Blitzer will own Jupiter Links Golf Club, with Woods also being the first player added to the club's roster. The league, which begins play in January 2024, will consist of six teams with four-man rosters and matches will be broadcast on ESPN.
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL (TMRW Golf League) has announced the league format, rules, and regulations for its inaugural 2024 season. The league will feature a 15-match regular season followed by a postseason with a best-of-three championship. Matches will consist of three-on-three play, with players being mic'd up. The TGL playoffs will include four out of six teams, and all matches will be held at the newly-built SoFi Center in Florida. The league boasts a roster of top-ranked players and has attracted prominent sports figures as franchise owners.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, along with Andre Iguodala and Klay Thompson, is part of the ownership group representing San Francisco in TGL (Tech-Infused Golf League) presented by SoFi, a new golf league developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The ownership group, led by Curry and Marc Lasry's Avenue Sports Fund, will be responsible for TGL San Francisco, which aims to develop a talented team for the league's inaugural season in January 2024. Other athletes and celebrities, including Serena and Venus Williams and New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen, also have stakes in TGL. The matches will be broadcast on ESPN platforms.
New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen has purchased a team in the tech-infused golf league, TGL. The team will represent New York and be managed by Cohen Private Ventures. TGL, fronted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is set to begin play in January and aims to offer an innovative and fast-paced take on golf. Cohen joins other team owners, including Fenway Sports Group, Arthur Blank, and a group led by Alexis Ohanian, Serena and Venus Williams, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The league plans to announce two more team owners soon and has secured commitments from PGA Tour players. Matches will be televised in prime time, and TGL is partnering with the PGA Tour for its schedule.
Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, has become the owner of a third professional sports franchise by acquiring the Atlanta franchise of the TGL, a new golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The TGL will feature professionals playing on a golf simulator and a separate area for short-game play in Palm Beach, Florida. The league will consist of six teams, with events taking place on Monday nights during prime time. Blank's motivation for joining the league is his significant involvement in golf through the PGA Tour Superstore chain.
The Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy-backed golf league, TGL, has sold its first team, the Los Angeles Golf Club, to tennis stars Venus Williams and Serena Williams, along with Serena’s husband and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian. The team’s roster will be announced later this year and will consist of three PGA Tour players. The league plans to launch next January and will play its matches in a custom-built Florida arena. Each team will own a 3% equity stake in the league itself, with a goal of having six teams to begin the competition.
The Los Angeles Golf Club has become the first team to join Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's tech-infused golf league, TGL, which is set to begin play in January with six three-person teams. The league will include 18 PGA Tour golfers competing in virtual golf play, with 15 regular-season matches plus a playoff round. The TGL is putting heavy emphasis on the fan experience, including allowing fans to sit greenside during matches. Woods and McIlroy are among 12 players who have signed up for the league.
Alexis Ohanian, along with Serena and Venus Williams, have purchased the first club in TGL, a new Monday night golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The league is hoping to use new technology, a shorter format, and a custom-built venue in Florida to package golf in a brand-new way. Ohanian is investing through his private equity fund, Seven Seven Six. The cap table includes Serena Williams, his wife, and a trust that will hold equity for their five-year-old daughter Olympia and any other future children. Each club will hold a 3% stake in the single-entity league, according to an investor deck viewed by Sportico.