The launch of Tiger Woods’ and Rory McIlroy’s virtual golf competition has been pushed back to early 2025 after its facility in Florida sustained damage.
TGL, an indoor ‘high-tech golf league’ had been set to launch on 9th January 2024.
But those plans have been delayed by a year after a power outage caused the collapse of the air-supported dome roof at the new competition’s venue, the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens.
No injuries occurred at the facility.
TGL, run by TMRW Sports, the technology-focused sports company established by Woods and McIlroy in 2022, is set to feature 15 of the current world’s top 20 male golfers and will take place in US.
With the ambition of growing the game of golf, events will be played over 15 holes, combining an oversized simulator with actual shots to a tech-infused green that can change contours depending on the shot.
The six teams set to compete in the league are the Los Angeles Golf Club, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, TGL New York and TGL San Francisco, with 15 of the current world’s top 20 among the 24 PGA Tour players to have signed for the inaugural season.
Woods said, “I’ve been a believer in TGL, and as the momentum has built this past year, I’m even more excited about what this can become for fans of the game all around the world. Although the events of last week will force us to make adjustments to our timelines, I’m fully confident that this concept will be brought to life by our great committed players.”
McIlroy added, “The postponement brings mixed feelings of disappointment and excitement. Above all, we are happy that no one was injured. We are looking forward to the launch of TGL. Given the circumstances, while the delay is disappointing, the postponement will allow us to regroup, refocus and return stronger.”
Mike McCarley, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TMRW Sports, commented, “We are disappointed with the delay but thankful that no one was injured and grateful for the overwhelming support from our athletes, teams, Palm Beach State College and business partners. Their steadfast belief in the success of TGL and their alignment with the decision to postpone the inaugural season will allow us to regroup and return at our preferred time on the sports calendar.”
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