Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL golf league will air on ESPN
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-05 10:48:12
Summary
Disney's ESPN has signed a multiyear deal with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's startup golf league, TGL. TGL, in partnership with PGA Tour, will debut on January 9 and feature 18 PGA Tour players split into six teams. Disney's ESPN has secured the broadcast rights to air matches from TGL, with the preview show airing on ABC on December 30. The launch of TGL comes at a time when professional golf is facing a major crossroads due to a proposed deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's rival league, LIV Golf. TGL has attracted top players from the PGA Tour, and Steve Cohen, owner of the New York Mets, is also an investor in the league. The matches will be played in a specially built arena in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and will incorporate live action and the latest golf technology.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/05/tiger-woods-rory-mcilroy-tgl-golf-league-espn.html