TGL Launch Tonight: Will Tiger Woods' Tech Golf League Attract Sports Bettors?
TGL, the new tech-infused indoor golf simulator league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, debuts tonight at 9 p.m. EST on ESPN from the SoFi Center in Florida.
Indoor golf arena with LED lighting
The league features six teams competing in a round-robin format, with the top four advancing to playoffs. Tonight's opening match pits New York Golf Club (Schauffele, Fitzpatrick, Fowler) against The Bay Golf Club (Aberg, Clark, Lowry).
Key Features:
- 5-story high simulator screen
- 30 original holes designed by top companies including Nicklaus Design
- Real grass fairways and Augusta National sand in bunkers
- Dynamic "Green Zone" for shots within 35 yards
- Two-hour matches with players mic'd up
- No caddies and shot clock in effect
Match Format:
- 15 holes played in two sessions (9 holes Triples, 6 holes Singles)
- 1 point per hole
- Ties worth 0 points
- Overtime decided by closest-to-pin competition
Notable Investors:
- Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy (Founders)
- Lewis Hamilton
- Shohei Ohtani
- Josh Allen
Early betting action has been minimal, with most sportsbooks offering basic markets. DraftKings currently lists New York Golf Club at -125 and Bay Golf Club at +100. Experts expect betting interest to increase significantly when Tiger Woods competes, potentially increasing handle 4-5 times.
The league aims to attract younger audiences to golf through its innovative format and technology. Playoffs begin March 17-18 with semifinals, followed by a best-of-three championship series March 24-25.
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