East Coast vs West Coast Showdown: TGL Week One - New York Takes on The Bay
The inaugural TGL match between New York Golf Club and The Bay GC is set for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, marking a revolutionary moment in golf history. This tech-focused indoor league, created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will take place at the SoFi Center.
Two golf teams on green
Match Format:
- 15 holes played over 2 hours
- First 9 holes: Alternate-shot format
- Last 6 holes: Individual matchups
- Teams select 3 players from 4-person rosters
- Custom-designed holes from TGL's 30-hole bank
Team Lineups:
- New York: Rickie Fowler (Player 1), Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick
- The Bay: Shane Lowry (Player 1), Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark
Key Details:
- Start Time: 9pm ET (2am GMT)
- Broadcast: ESPN/ESPN+ (US), Sky Sports Golf (UK)
- Opening Hole: "The Plank" - 377-yard par-4
- The Bay will take first "Hammer" score modifier
- Betting Odds: New York (-138) favored over The Bay (+100)
Team Stats:
- The Bay: Youngest team (avg. 29.75 years), longest drives (309.8 yards avg.)
- New York: Second youngest (avg. 31 years), third-longest drives (303.9 yards avg.)
This match represents golf's venture into a new format combining technology, entertainment, and competitive play, designed to attract new audiences to the sport.