Justin Thomas became the player to sign for a TGL team on Tuesday. Collin Morikawa signed just 24 hours after.
The Southern California native has signed with Los Angeles Golf Club, owned by Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams. Limited partners include Giannis and his brothers as well as Alex Morgan and her husband Servando Carrasco, Michelle Wie West and Alex Morgan.
Ohanian said, “We are thrilled to welcome Collin into the Los Angeles Golf Club’s family.” “Collin’s exceptional skills, commitment to the sport, and resonance with the fans make him the ideal fit for LAGC,” said Ohanian.
Morikawa said, “I am honored and thrilled to be their first team player.” TGL is a great way to build excitement for golf and reach new fans.
Morikawa has already won two majors and six PGA Tour titles in his five-year career. Former Cal star Morikawa also won the European Tour’s Race to Dubai season-long event in 2021.
TGL is a new technology-infused golf league led by Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and others. six teams consisting of four PGA Tour professionals will compete in a huge simulator within a newly constructed stadium at the Palm Beach State campus, Florida. The first match is scheduled for January 9, 2024. Fans can follow the action via ESPN.
