Tiger Woods' Mixed-Reality Golf League TGL Debuts on ESPN January 7, 2024

October 22, 2024
Tiger Woods' Mixed-Reality Golf League TGL Debuts on ESPN January 7, 2024
  • TGL, a mixed-reality golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is set to debut on ESPN on January 7, 2024.

  • Matches will primarily occur on Monday and Tuesday nights and are expected to last around two hours.

  • The league aims to attract a new audience by blending virtual and real-life golf experiences.

  • The inaugural match will take place at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, which accommodates approximately 1,500 spectators.

  • The league, presented by SoFi, announced its inaugural season schedule, which includes a total of 15 matches running until March 4, 2025.

  • Woods is scheduled to play in the second match on January 14, 2024, but his participation is uncertain due to recent back surgery.

  • Tickets for the matches will start at $160, with presale beginning on October 28, 2023.

  • Broadcast enhancements will include live shot broadcasting, a 40-second shot clock, player microphones, and advanced shot data.

  • TGL aims to create a live, immersive experience that appeals to a broader range of sports fans, enhancing viewer engagement with a fast-paced format.

  • Sixty-five percent of the matches will be broadcast on ESPN, ensuring that all of Woods' matches are featured, as the league is designed for television audiences.

  • Each match will feature three players from each of the six teams competing in 15-hole contests that combine alternate shots and head-to-head play.

  • The playoff semifinals are scheduled for March 17-18, followed by the best-of-three finals on March 24-25.

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