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Newsweek
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Tiger Woods' TGL Announces Tee Off Date, Opening Match For Season 2
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. TGL, the tech-forward golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is set to return for its second season with a marquee matchup that promises to be explosive. On Sunday, December 28 at 3 p.m. ET, the opening match will feature the defending champion Atlanta Drive GC facing off against the New York Golf Club live on ABC. Atlanta Drive clinched the inaugural SoFi Cup in March by defeating New York 2-0 in the best-of-three Finals Series. Both matches came down to the final hole. Atlanta pulled off a stunning comeback in Match 2, capped by Billy Horschel's clutch 17-foot birdie putt, which sealed a 4-3 victory. Colin Morikawa of Los Angeles Golf Club reacts to a shot on the first hole during their TGL presented by SoFi match against Boston Common Golf at SoFi Center on February 04, 2025 in Palm... Colin Morikawa of Los Angeles Golf Club reacts to a shot on the first hole during their TGL presented by SoFi match against Boston Common Golf at SoFi Center on February 04, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. MoreThe championship banner will be raised at SoFi Center before the opening tee shot, and the SoFi Cup trophy, temporarily returned to its neutral blue color, will await its next owner in March 2026. Atlanta Drive enters Season 2 with its core lineup intact: Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay, Lucas Glover and Justin Thomas. New York Golf Club will counter again with a formidable roster featuring Matt Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele and Cameron Young. Atlanta's dominance last season was built on strategic excellence in the singles format and their masterful use of the "Hammer," a game-changing tactical element unique to TGL. They led the league in singles holes won (20), points won in singles (31), and hammer throws (21), converting those into a league-best 30 points—more than double that of the next-best teams. Neither Atlanta nor New York were among the favorites after the regular season, finishing third and fourth, respectively. However, they managed to defeat the best teams from the regular season, Los Angeles GC and The Bay GC, to face each other in the grand final. The two teams that completed the six-team competition, Boston Common Golf and Jupiter Links Golf Club, led by McIlroy and Woods, respectively, were eliminated after the first round. Season 2 promises to build on the momentum of TGL's debut, blending traditional golf with cutting-edge technology and team-based competition. With the full match schedule set to be released in September, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the teams adapt and evolve in this fast-paced format. More Golf: Jon Rahm Steals Joaquin Niemann's Thunder, Runs Away with LIV Season Title
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL golf announces Detroit expansion team Motor City Golf Club
A new team is coming to TGL — the golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Detroit was awarded the league's first-ever expansion team with the Motor City Golf Club, TGL announced Tuesday. While the news was announced Tuesday, Motor City Golf Club won't begin playing in TGL until 2027. Because of that, the announcement did not feature any news about the team's roster or any branding information about the club. The owners are known, however. The team will be co-owned by Middle West Partners and members of the Hamp family, which also co-owns the Detroit Lions. Sheila Ford Hamp and her husband Steve are co-owners of the club. Denver Broncos owner Rob Walton is also part of the ownership group. TGL — which combines golf and technology — completed its first season in March. Six teams made up of PGA pros competed over the course of two months in three-on-three and singles events. The Atlanta Drive — which features Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel and Lucas Glover — won the league's first SoFi Cup. Six cities were represented during the first season of the league — Atlanta, Boston, Jupiter, Los Angeles, New York and The Bay. Jupiter — which features Tiger Woods — represents Florida. The Bay represents the San Francisco Bay Area. Tuesday's news also confirms there will be multiple seasons of the league. While that was assumed after the conclusion of the TGL's first season, nothing was set in stone. The expansion to Detroit suggests TGL expects to play seasons in both 2026 and 2027. The league did not announce additional details about its second season.
UPI
20-05-2025
- Business
- UPI
TGL announces Detroit's Motor City Golf Club as seventh team
TGL hosts events at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Photo courtesy of TGL presented by SoFi May 20 (UPI) -- Motor City Golf Club will make its debut as TGL's seventh team in 2027, the tech-infused golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy announced Tuesday. The team, which will represent Detroit, has an ownership group led by Middle West Partners. The group's principals include Michael Hamp, Peter Hamp and Kevin Kelleher. "This is a great moment for Detroit sports and a proud moment for me personally," Michael Hamp said. "My grandfather, William Clay Ford Sr., was an avid golfer, and I believe bringing a new format of the game he loved would make him really proud. "I'm incredibly grateful for our partners at MCGC. It's an honor to build this team together. Detroit's fans are the most loyal in sports, and we're excited to represent our city in TGL and build a team that Detroit fans will be proud to support." Shelia Hamp, the principal owner of the Detroit Lions, and her husband, Steve, and Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos, and Jordan Rose, founder of Rose Law Group, are among the co-owners of the Motor City Golf Club. "We are excited to be a part of innovating the great game of golf," Walton and Rose said in a joint statement. "TGL finds a terrific balance between honoring the tradition of the sport while adding elements that will grow its appeal and fan base. We look forward to being a part of Motor City Golf Club." Atlanta Drive GC won TGL's inaugural season title, capturing the SoFi Cup in March. The 2026 campaign will start in January. Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and the Bay Golf Club are the other six teams in the league.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL golf announces Detroit expansion team Motor City Golf Club
A new team is coming to TGL — the golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Detroit was awarded the league's first-ever expansion team with the Motor City Golf Club, TGL announced Tuesday. While the news was announced Tuesday, Motor City Golf Club won't begin playing in TGL until 2027. Because of that, the announcement did not feature any news about the team's roster or any branding information about the club. The owners are known, however. The team will be co-owned by Middle West Partners and members of the Hamp family, which also co-owns the Detroit Lions. Sheila Ford Hamp and her husband Steve are co-owners of the club. Denver Broncos owner Rob Walton is also part of the ownership group. TGL — which combines golf and technology — completed its first season in March. Six teams made up of PGA pros competed over the course of two months in three-on-three and singles events. The Atlanta Drive — which features Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel and Lucas Glover — won the league's first SoFi Cup. Six cities were represented during the first season of the league — Atlanta, Boston, Jupiter, Los Angeles, New York and The Bay. Jupiter — which features Tiger Woods — represents Florida. The Bay represents the San Francisco Bay Area. Tuesday's news also confirms there will be multiple seasons of the league. While that was assumed after the conclusion of the TGL's first season, nothing was set in stone. The expansion to Detroit suggests TGL expects to play seasons in both 2026 and 2027. The league did not announced additional details about its second season.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL golf announces Detroit expansion team Motor City Golf Club
A new team is coming to TGL — the golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy — next season. Detroit was awarded the league's first-ever expansion team with the Motor City Golf Club, TGL announced Tuesday. While the news was announced Tuesday, Motor City Golf Club won't begin playing in TGL until 2027. Because of that, the announcement did not feature any news about the team's roster or any branding information about the club. Advertisement The owners are known, however. The team will be co-owned by Middle West Partners and members of the Hamp family, which also co-owns the Detroit Lions. Sheila Ford Hamp and her husband Steve are co-owners of the club. Denver Broncos owner Rob Walton is also part of the ownership group. TGL — which combines golf and technology — completed its first season in March. Six teams made up of PGA pros competed over the course of two months in three-on-three and singles events. The Atlanta Drive — which features Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horshcel and Lucas Glover — won the league's first SoFi Cup. Six cities were represented during the first season of the league — Atlanta, Boston, Jupiter, Los Angeles, New York and The Bay. Jupiter — which features Tiger Woods — represents Florida. The Bay represents California. Tuesday's news also confirms there will be multiple seasons of the league. While that was assumed after the conclusion of the TGL's first season, nothing was set in stone. The expansion to Detroit suggests TGL expects to play seasons in both 2026 and 2027. The league did not announced additional details about its second season.
