History of TGL (golf league) in Timeline

TGL is a tech-infused golf league created by TMRW Sports, a venture led by Mike McCarley, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tour. The league blends traditional golf with simulated indoor elements, showcasing PGA Tour players. Its inaugural season began in 2025, hosting weeknight matches that align with the PGA Tour schedule, combining real-world golf talent with technological advancements to modernize the sport.

August 2022: NBC Sports Option to Carry TGL Events

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

August 24, 2022: TGL Formation Announced

On August 24, 2022, the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Mike McCarley announced the formation of TGL, featuring six teams of three PGA Tour players. The regular season includes fifteen matches, each lasting two hours and played in prime time on Monday and Tuesday nights, with semifinals and a final match at the end of the season.

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, constructed in partnership with Palm Beach State College.

October 5, 2023: ESPN Secures Media Rights for TGL

On October 5, 2023, ESPN Inc. announced it had secured media rights for TGL in a "multi-year" deal, 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 Damage

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, delaying TGL play by a year.

January 2024: Tyrrell Hatton Joins LIV Golf

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

January 2024: Delay in Commencement of TGL Play

In January 2024, the damage to the SoFi Center forced a full-year delay in the commencement of TGL play, pushing it from January 2024 to January 2025.

June 2024: Matsuyama Replaces Hatton

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

October 2024: Revised Launch Date Announced

In October 2024, TGL announced a revised launch date of January 7, 2025, after a delay due to damage at the host arena under construction.

January 7, 2025: First TGL Match

On January 7, 2025, the first TGL match took place, with The Bay Golf Club winning 9–2 against New York Golf Club. Shane Lowry recorded the league's first tee shot and Ludvig Åberg won the first hole on a birdie. Nearly one million viewers tuned in, and some reviews were more impressed by the venue than the play.

January 2025: Revised TGL Start Date

The TGL's commencement of play was delayed to January 2025 due to damage to the SoFi Center. Tiger Woods called the delay "a blessing in disguise" as it would allow TGL to provide a better playing and viewing experience at SoFi Center.

March 2025: TGL Championship Concluded

In March 2025, the inaugural TGL season 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 league combines traditional golf with simulated indoor golf, featuring PGA Tour players, with matches held on weeknights.