Tiger Woods' TGL Debut Draws Over 1.1 Million Viewers, Outperforming NBA Games
Tiger Woods' TGL debut proved to be a major television success, drawing over 1.1 million viewers during Jupiter Links GC's match against Los Angeles GC. The technology-inspired golf league saw a 9% increase in viewership from its first week, with average audience figures around one million.
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Despite Jupiter Links suffering a decisive 12-1 loss to Los Angeles GC (featuring Justin Rose, Sahith Theegala, and Collin Morikawa), the broadcast maintained strong viewership throughout. Peak audience numbers reached 1.13 million between 8:30-8:45 PM ET, surpassing concurrent NBA games on TNT Sports.
The TGL broadcast outperformed two notable NBA matchups:
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers (956,000 viewers)
- Denver Nuggets vs Dallas Mavericks (853,000 viewers)
Looking ahead, viewership numbers may climb even higher when Rory McIlroy's Boston Common faces Woods' Jupiter Links on January 28. The next TGL match features Atlanta Drive GC against New York Golf Club, airing Tuesday at 7 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+.
The competition's successful ratings demonstrate strong viewer interest in this innovative golf format, particularly when featuring marquee players like Tiger Woods. The league's prime-time slot and format appear to be resonating with sports fans, even when competing against established professional sports broadcasts.