Rickie Fowler & Co. Get a Derek Jeter Relief Amid Tiger Woods’s $160 TGL Backlash

The highly anticipated TGL league is finally set to launch in January 2025, but its steep ticket price of $160 has left many golf fans stunned. Watching Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and other top pros swing at a screen indoors comes with a hefty price tag. However, Max Homa, PGA Tour pro and Tiger Woods’ TGL teammate, urges fans to see things differently. “It’s not like professional golf, but it’s a fun style of golf with very good professionals,” he said.

Homa believes TGL offers an intimate setting where fans can learn from the players and see a lighter side of them. “You’ll still get to see a showcase of skills, which will be quite cool,” he assures. With its innovative technology and team format, TGL brings something fresh to the golf world. While the pricing might be eye-watering, it’s an exclusive, up-close experience that goes beyond traditional tournaments. Ultimately, it’s up to fans to decide if the unique experience is worth the cost. Amid this, a new update has surfaced the internet yet again and you may want to know what this is.

“Eli Manning and Derek Jeter are new investors in TGL’s New York team, per @CNBC”, read the latest post by Josh Carpenter. Confused much? Let us help you understand. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s innovative golf league, TGL, just got a major boost from some of New York’s biggest sports icons. Eli Manning, Derek Jeter, CC Sabathia, Michael Strahan, John McEnroe, and Jimmy Fallon have joined the New York Golf Club’s investor group as limited partners. “New York has the greatest fans in the world, and we have built a team that will make New Yorkers proud,” says Steve Cohen, owner of the New York Mets and the New York Golf team.

The star-studded lineup is a dream come true for TGL’s New York team, represented by Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Cameron Young. “There [have] been a lot of exciting trends in golf with participation growing on and off the course,” notes Eli Manning. Derek Jeter adds, “I’m looking forward to seeing NYGC added to New York’s sports legacy.” With TGL’s launch on January 7, 2025, fans can expect a fresh, high-tech take on golf, featuring two-hour matches in a state-of-the-art facility in Palm Beach, Florida.  Speaking of high technology, do you know that TGL has partnered up with SYNLawn as well?

TGL takes the indoor golf revolution to the next level

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new golf league, TGL, has partnered with SYNLawn to create an unparalleled indoor golf experience at the SoFi Center. The custom-built facility features approximately 31,000 square feet of SYNLawn’s cutting-edge synthetic turf, carefully designed to mimic the conditions found on professional tours. After two years of research and testing, TGL’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Macaulay, praised SYNLawn’s expertise and innovative products, saying they “redefined our expectations for synthetic playing surfaces.”

The unique system seamlessly integrates real grass, sand bunkers, and synthetic surfacing, allowing pro golfers to compete in a one-of-a-kind environment. SYNLawn’s Precision Putt and other specialized products provide advanced surfacing characteristics, ensuring true rolls and precise bounce, check, and role-playing conditions. George Neagle, SYNLawn’s President, expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting its alignment with their commitment to advancing sports and recreation.