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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy Launch High-Tech Indoor Golf League

The Tomorrow Golf League debuts with a mix of virtual gameplay, rotating greens, and celebrity-backed innovation aiming to attract new audiences.

  • The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL), co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, debuted in Florida, featuring a mix of real and virtual golf elements in a custom-built indoor arena.
  • TGL matches consist of 15 holes played over two hours, with alternate shot team play and singles formats, aiming to modernize golf for a younger, tech-savvy audience.
  • The league's first game saw the Bay Golf Club defeat the New York Golf Club 9-2, with standout performances from Ludvig Aberg and Shane Lowry on the innovative rotating green.
  • The $100 million venture is backed by high-profile investors, including Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, and Steph Curry, and features top PGA players like Justin Thomas and Collin Morikawa.
  • Reception to the debut was mixed, with praise for the technology and entertainment value but questions about its appeal to traditional golf fans and long-term viability.
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