Atlanta Drive Takes Early Lead in Inaugural TGL Finals
Patrick Cantlay's decisive birdie putt secures a 6-5 victory over New York Golf Club in Match 1, with the championship to be decided today.
- Atlanta Drive Golf Club leads the TGL finals 1-0 after a narrow 6-5 win over New York Golf Club in the first match of the best-of-three series.
- Patrick Cantlay clinched the victory with a clutch 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole, while Xander Schauffele's missed putt sealed New York's defeat.
- The finals feature innovative gameplay elements such as 'Hammers,' which double the value of a hole, adding a strategic layer to the competition.
- Match 2 is scheduled for later today, with a potential third match to follow immediately if necessary to determine the inaugural SoFi Cup champion.
- The winning team will share $9 million in prize money, while the runner-up will split $4.5 million, heightening the stakes for the remaining matches.