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TMRW Sports is a tech-focused league that was founded by Tiger Woods, Rory Mcilroy and keeps making announcements about its players even though the holiday season is over.
Max Homa, and Billy Horschel are the latest players to join the fray. Nine players have committed to TGL , a new primetime league that is being run in partnership with PGA Tour. It will be played in 2024. The official announcements of half of the 18 players that will be part of the six teams of three next season have been made. Woods, McIlroy and Justin Thomas are among the first to announce their commitments. Jon Rahm and Collin Morikawa join the other five players and give the startup seven of top 20 and 162 PGA Tour wins.
Homa, 32 years old, reached a career high of 13 the th in world after he won the Farmers Insurance Open. This was his second Tour title and sixth career Tour title. He was the US’s representative at the Presidents Cup in the USA last year, and is now one of the most beloved players.
“I believe there’s an opportunity to improve the golf fan experience.” TGL is another example how we can appeal more to younger sports fans. TGL’s innovative approach with its use technology will further elevate the way that sports fans engage with it,” Homa stated in a press release. TGL is a great idea that will help to increase the appeal of the game to a wider range of fans. It was something I had heard of from the beginning.
Team USA golfer Max Homa (left), and Billy Horschel, right, celebrate on the 18th Green during the four-ball match play at the Presidents Cup tournament at Quail Hollow Club. (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
Horschel (36), is coming off a year where he won The Memorial and rose to No. 19th in the world. Former four-time All-American from the University of Florida, he made his debut on the U.S. Presidents Cup Team where he played alongside Homa.
“I’ve always loved match-play and team play, going back to when I was a Gator player. He said that being part of the TGL team and competing on a regular basis in this format next year will be a great way to showcase my strengths. As a passionate player, I love to be in the spotlight and receive energy from the crowd. “Competing in primetime will be an ideal environment for me.
After nearly two years of work, Woods, McIlroy and Mike McCarley, former president of Golf Channel, announced the creation of TMRW Sports, and TGL. TGL will host team competitions at a Palm Beach, Florida location. This is a brief overview of the league which will be broadcast on Monday evenings at primetime.
- Teams: Six teams consisting of three PGA Tour members in match play, head-to-head
- Tech-Infused Golf Course: This is a first-of-its kind venue for golf that combines a data-rich virtual course with a short-game complex using tech.
- Tech-Enabled Fan Experience – High-energy greenside fan experience that captures every shot in a live 2-hour primetime televised match
- Season: Primetime play for 15 regular-season Monday night matches, followed by semifinals or finals.
