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.
- 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.