What is TGL?

The latest evolution in golf is TGL, or Tomorrow’s Golf League, a competition blending live action with cutting-edge technology. Founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Mike McCarley in partnership with the PGA Tour, the league aims to make golf more accessible and attract younger generations. Launched in January 2025, TGL’s technology-driven format has drawn significant interest, particularly among younger audiences.

How TGL Works
TGL matches are played at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens and broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+. Matches take place on Monday or Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. and are designed to fit into a two-hour time slot.

The game is played on a simulator measuring 64 feet by 53 feet, 24 times the size of a standard golf simulator. The simulator is used for tee shots and approach shots, while a short-game complex includes three virtual greens, 3,800 square feet of putting space and bunkers. The green rotates on a turntable to change approach angles and slope. The simulator features 15 specifically designed holes.

Match Format
Each week, two of the six teams compete in a 15-hole match, split into two sessions:

• Nine holes of Triples – Teams play three-on-three alternate shots
• Six holes of Singles – Players rotate in head-to-head matchups
• If teams are tied after 15 holes, an overtime closest-to-the-pin competition determines the winner.

A unique feature in TGL is the Hammer. Each team can use three Hammers (flags) per match, betting that their opponent will miss a shot and increasing the hole’s value. All players wear microphones, allowing for plenty of trash talk, and a 40-second shot clock keeps play moving. Each team also has four timeouts per match.

Teams and Standings
TGL features six teams, each consisting of four PGA Tour players. Three players per team compete in each match.

• Atlanta Drive
• Boston Common
• Jupiter Lakes
• Los Angeles Golf Club
• New York Golf Club
• Bay Golf Club

The season follows a round-robin format, with each team playing every other team once.

Playoff Matchups
The TGL playoffs will feature Los Angeles vs. New York and Bay Golf Club vs. Atlanta. Notably, Tiger Woods’ team, Jupiter Lakes, and Rory McIlroy’s team, Boston Common, did not qualify.

Semifinals

•  Monday, March 17 – 7 p.m. Los Angeles (4-0-1) vs. New York (2-2-1)
• Tuesday, March 18 – 7 p.m. Bay Golf Club (4-1-0) vs. Atlanta (4-1-0)

Finals

• March 24 – Round 1 – 7 p.m.
• March 25 – Rounds 2 and 3 – 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Big Money on the Line
The winning team will take home $9 million, split four ways at $2.25 million per player. The league’s total purse is $21 million, ensuring that all participants receive substantial compensation.

Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA Master Professional at Pinecrest Golf Club. Jean.golfdoctor.harris@gmail.com