Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's tech-infused TGL is launching in 2025 with 24 elite PGA Tour players, but several notable stars won't be participating. Here are 10 significant players missing from the inaugural season:

1. Scottie Scheffler - World No.1 opted out, likely to spend time with family

2. Jordan Spieth - Three-time Major winner absent due to family commitments and recent wrist surgery

3. Viktor Hovland - FedEx Cup champion based in South Florida but not participating

4. Russell Henley - Recent top-20 player and Presidents Cup team member

5. Robert MacIntyre - Rising PGA Tour star with two recent wins

6. Brian Harman - The Open Champion declining participation amid form changes

7. Tony Finau - Fan favorite likely prioritizing family time

8. Jason Day - Former PGA Champion with recent family additions

9. Sam Burns - Five-time PGA Tour winner and Ryder Cup player

10. Sungjae Im - Consistent top-30 player and potential future addition

The confirmed TGL roster features six teams of four players:

Atlanta Drive GC: Cantlay, Glover, Horschel, Thomas The Bay GC: Aberg, Clark, Lee, Lowry Boston Common GC: Bradley, Matsuyama, McIlroy, Scott Jupiter Links GC: Homa, Kim, Kisner, Woods Los Angeles GC: Fleetwood, Morikawa, Rose, Theegala New York Golf Club: Fitzpatrick, Fowler, Schauffele, Young

The league, originally delayed due to arena roof damage, is now set to begin at the repaired SoFi Center in 2025. The participating players collectively hold 33 Majors, 230 PGA Tour victories, and 834 weeks as World No.1.

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