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Atlanta Drive Wins Inaugural TGL Championship in Thrilling Fashion

The tech-driven golf league, co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, concludes its first season with dramatic moments, a $21 million prize pool, and plans for expansion.

Billy Horschel & Co. celebrate their $9M win after defeating the NY Golf Club at TGL Finale. Image Credits: @atlantadrivegc on Instagram
TGL on Instagram: "No, it wasn’t a dream … @AtlantaDriveGC woke up as the first-ever @TGLGolf champions!"
Colin Morikawa of Los Angeles Golf Club reacts to a shot on the first hole during their TGL presented by SoFi match against Boston Common Golf at SoFi Center on February 04, 2025 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Golf - The 152nd Open Championship - Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, Scotland, Britain - July 19, 2024 Phil Mickelson of the U.S. at the 1st green during the second round REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo

Overview

  • Atlanta Drive Golf Club defeated New York Golf Club 4-3 in the best-of-three final series to claim the inaugural TGL championship.
  • Billy Horschel secured the decisive victory with a dramatic 17-foot putt, earning Atlanta Drive $9 million of the $21 million prize pool.
  • The innovative league blended virtual and physical gameplay, targeting younger audiences with its fast-paced, indoor format and night matches.
  • Despite early technical and structural challenges, TGL garnered significant fan engagement, with its finale video generating over 95,000 interactions in just eight hours.
  • League co-founders Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy announced plans for expansion, including adding teams and venues, as they aim to build on the success of the first season.