Golf's simulator league TGL delivered mixed ratings in its week six Presidents Day triple-header. The broadcasts attracted between 347,000-377,000 average viewers across ESPN and ESPN2, showing modest gains over last year but significantly lower than Tiger Woods' week 2 debut that drew 1.05 million viewers.

The league maintains several positive indicators:

• Younger average viewership compared to PGA Tour
• Consistent ESPN primetime slots
• Steady core golf fan base
• Strong institutional support

TGL's performance sits between two extremes - neither a breakout success nor a failure. While the viewership fluctuation between 250,000-1,000,000 viewers presents challenges, ESPN's partnership provides stability through:

• Prime broadcast slots
• Production cost coverage
• Built-in audience base

For context, recent golf broadcast performance:

• CBS's Genesis Invitational: 3.4 million viewers (5% increase from 2023)
• LIV Golf Adelaide: First main Fox network broadcast (ratings pending)
• LIV Saudi Arabia: 19,000 average weekend viewers

The TGL maintains its position above LIV Golf in viewership hierarchy while benefiting from PGA Tour partnership. The league's ability to attract younger demographics and maintain consistent viewership will be crucial for its long-term success and continued ESPN support.

Despite lower holiday numbers, the TGL has established a foundation for potential growth, marking steady progress since its launch seven weeks ago.

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