History of TGL (golf league) in Timeline

TGL is a golf league created by TMRW Sports, a company founded by Mike McCarley, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tour. The league merges traditional golf with simulated indoor elements, showcasing PGA Tour players. Its inaugural season commenced in 2025, with matches scheduled on weeknights to align with the PGA Tour's schedule.

August 2022: NBC Sports Report

In August 2022, a report by Sports Business Journal indicated that NBC Sports had an option to carry league events.

February 20, 2023: SoFi Center Groundbreaking

On February 20, 2023, TMRW Sports broke ground on the SoFi Center, an indoor venue in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in partnership with Palm Beach State College. The venue will include educational and recreational facilities.

October 5, 2023: ESPN Secures Media Rights for TGL

On October 5, 2023, ESPN Inc. announced a multi-year deal to secure media rights for TGL, with matches airing on ESPN or ESPN2 and streaming on ESPN+.

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November 2023: Rahm Withdraws from TGL

In November 2023, Rahm withdrew from the TGL shortly before joining LIV Golf.

November 2023: SoFi Center Damaged, Causing Delay

In November 2023, a storm caused a power failure at the SoFi Center construction site, leading to the deflation of the air-supported roof and damage to the structure. This damage forced a delay in the commencement of TGL play from January 2024 to January 2025.

January 2024: Hatton Joins LIV Golf

In January 2024, Tyrrell Hatton joined LIV Golf after negotiating his exit from TGL.

January 2024: Damage Delays Commencement of TGL Play to January 2025

In January 2024, damage from the storm in November 2023 delayed the commencement of TGL play by a full year to January 2025.

June 2024: Matsuyama Announced as Hatton Replacement

In June 2024, it was announced that Hideki Matsuyama would replace Tyrrell Hatton in TGL.

October 2024: Revised TGL Launch Date Announced

In October 2024, TGL announced a revised launch date of January 7, 2025, following a delay caused by damage to the host arena.

January 7, 2025: Inaugural TGL Match

On January 7, 2025, the first TGL match took place, resulting in a 9–2 victory for The Bay Golf Club over New York Golf Club. Shane Lowry recorded the league's first tee shot and Ludvig Åberg secured the first hole won (on a birdie). Approximately one million viewers tuned in to watch the opening night of TGL.

January 2025: TGL Play Delayed to January 2025

Due to damage to the SoFi Center construction site in November 2023, the commencement of TGL play was delayed a full year, from January 2024 to January 2025. The facility was redesigned with a traditional steel roof and technological improvements.

March 2025: Inaugural TGL Season Concludes

In March 2025, the inaugural season of TGL concluded with Atlanta Drive GC winning the TGL Championship against New York GC.

2025: Inaugural TGL Season

In 2025, the inaugural season of TGL, a golf league created by TMRW Sports in partnership with the PGA Tour, began. The matches were held on weeknights to accommodate the PGA Tour schedule, combining traditional golf with simulated indoor elements.

2025: TGL Announces Expansion Team

In May of 2025, TGL announced an expansion team: the Motor City Golf Club from Detroit. They are expected to start play during the 2027 season.

2025: TGL Broadcast Features

The 2025 TGL broadcasts on ESPN featured Scott Van Pelt hosting from his SportsCenter studio, except for the SoFi Cup Finals which was hosted on-site at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens. Matt Barrie called the play, Marty Smith conducted sideline reports, and Roberto Castro provided analysis. Broadcasts included live-mic comments, interviews, and overhead, course-level, and bunker cameras. The SmartPin Cam received a Cynopsis Sports Media Award.

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