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Tiger Woods withdraws from playing return at Genesis Invitational following the passing of his mother

By Admin February 11, 2025

Tiger Woods has announced he will not play at this week’s Genesis Invitational, the tournament he hosts.

Woods’ mother Kultida passed away last week, with the former world No 1 expressing his “heartfelt sadness” when announcing the news on social media.

On Monday, Woods, who had been set to make his first PGA Tour appearance of the year at Torrey Pines, said in a statement on X: “I planned to tee it up this week, but I’m just not ready.

READ: Tiger Woods has dominated Torrey Pines throughout his career — a look at his past finishes

“I did my best to prepare, knowing it’s what my mom would have wanted, but I’m still processing her loss.

“Thanks to everyone who has reached out. I hope to be at Torrey later in the week and appreciate the continued kindness since my mom’s passing.”

Woods’ last official tournament appearance came in The Open at Royal Troon last July, when he missed the cut for the third consecutive major.

Since undergoing another surgery, this time on his lower back, in September, the 49-year-old has played alongside his son, Charlie, at the PNC Championship just before Christmas and made two appearances in the new TGL tournament, the indoor golf league that he co-founded.

Woods’ place at Torrey Pines has been taken by American countryman Jake Knapp, who won for the first time on the PGA Tour at last year’s Mexico Open.

Tiger’s withdrawal ‘completely understandable’

Rich Beem, the 2002 PGA champion, speaking on the latest edition of the Sky Sports Golf Podcast:

“I don’t think anybody in the planet could fault him.

“The sudden passing of anybody that’s close to you like that, much less your mum, I was actually a little surprised that he was going to play because of that fact.

“I would imagine that he wanted to play in her honour. But I can also understand that there’s just too many things going on. Emotionally, way more than anything else.

“Believe it or not, folks, Tiger is human. He truly is made of flesh and blood. And so I think it’s what Tiger felt was best.

“He’s not going to go out there unless he’s got the mindset that he thinks that he can win the tournament. And I just don’t think that with everything going on he could tee it up and feel like he’s going to have a chance to win, especially with mum’s passing.

“So it’s unfortunate, it’s sad, especially at his event, but it’s completely understandable.

“I mean, she’s the one that kind of basically turned him on to wearing red on Sundays, you know, it made him stronger.

“And the way that he would always talk about her, you could always see his face light up when she was part of the conversation. So she was obviously a massive influence to him in so many different ways, way different than his dad was.

“But she certainly was a glue that kind of held everything together. But boy, I mean, we all know mom’s mom and you’re only going to have one mother, and sadly Tiger’s passed away.”

Woods’ playing return has to wait

The Genesis Invitational, which has been moved from its usual course at the Riviera Country Club to San Diego due to the Los Angeles wildfires, is the year’s third Signature Event on the PGA Tour – tournaments which feature limited fields and increased prize money.

Woods’ most recent non-major appearance had come at 2024’s Genesis Invitational, when he withdrew mid-way through his second round due to the effects of the flu.

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Tiger Woods has dominated Torrey Pines throughout his career — a look at his past finishes

By Admin February 9, 2025

On Friday, Tiger Woods committed to playing in next week’s Genesis Invitational, an event hosted by his TGR Foundation.

The Genesis is held annually at Riviera Country Club but was moved to Torrey Pines’ South Course this season due to the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles area.

Woods, who hasn’t made a PGA Tour start since the British Open in July at Royal Troon, has dominated at Torrey Pines throughout his career. In all, he has eight wins including the legendary 2008 U.S. Open where he beat Rocco Mediate in an 18-hole playoff.

READ: 10 numbers to know as Tiger Woods commits to playing at Genesis Invitational, his first PGA Tour event since July 2024

Since undergoing another back surgery in September, Woods has played in the PNC Championship with his son, Charlie, where they lost in a playoff to Team Langer, and two TGL matches in January. At his Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Woods said he wasn’t Tour-ready.

Well, it looks like he is now.

It’s hard to have any expectations for the GOAT at Torrey, but his course history at the historic venue speaks for itself.

Tiger Woods’ history at Torrey Pines

1998: 3rd place, 11 under
1999: 1st place, 22 under
2000: 2nd place, 14 under
2001: 4th place, 17 under
2002: 5th place, 10 under
2003: 1st place, 16 under
2004: 10th place, 8 under
2005: 1st place, 16 under
2006: 1st place, 10 under
2007: 1st place, 15 under
2008: 1st place, 19 under
2008 U.S. Open: 1st place, 1 under
2011: 44th place, 1 under
2013: 1st place, 14 under
2014: 80th place, 6 over
2015: Withdrew
2017: Missed cut
2018: 23rd place, 3 under
2019: 20th place, 10 under
2020: 9th place, 9 under

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10 numbers to know as Tiger Woods commits to playing at Genesis Invitational, his first PGA Tour event since July 2024

By Admin February 8, 2025

Tiger Woods is coming back — again. Golf’s biggest superstar will return to the PGA Tour at next week’s Genesis Invitational, marking his first start of 2025 and his first individual event since last year’s Open Championship.

His start comes with important context. The Genesis, typically played at Riviera Country Club, has been relocated to Torrey Pines this year due to Los Angeles’ devastating fires. The tournament is expected to raise money for victims of the fires, which ravaged several L.A. neighborhoods, including the Pacific Palisades, where they got within blocks of Riviera. Woods announced last month that he planned on providing an update “on our own charitable efforts to help these communities in the coming weeks,” and we’ll expect to hear more about that as tournament week gets underway.

Woods will also be playing just a week after the death of his mother, Kultida. He released a statement on Tuesday that described her as “a force of nature,” his “biggest fan” and “greatest supporter.” He’ll be playing through heartache.

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In other words, there’s plenty to focus on other than Woods’ actual golf. But Woods wouldn’t be playing if he didn’t intend to contend, and it’s only natural that golf fans will be chomping at the bit to see him back in competition. So what can we reasonably expect on the course? Let’s buzz through 10 numbers to get reoriented for Tiger’s 2025.

10 Tiger Numbers for 2025

209 — Days between competitive PGA Tour rounds for Woods; he missed the Open cut at Royal Troon on July 19, 2024, and will tee it up on Feb. 13, 2025. We’ve seen him play golf since then, first at the PNC Championship and more recently in two TGL matches. But it’s been a while since we’ve seen the real thing.

8 — Professional events Woods has won at Torrey Pines. He would traditionally start his season at Torrey back when this event was called the Buick Invitational (and Woods was a Buick driver); he picked off six of those titles, including four in a row from 2005-2008. He won the 2013 Farmers Insurance Open, the first of five victories that season. And of course Woods won the 2008 U.S. Open, one of his all-time greatest victories, which came on a broken leg in an 18-hole Monday playoff. (Woods also won the 1991 Junior Worlds at Torrey Pines as a 15-year-old, while we’re keeping track.) It’s fair to look at the rough (long) and the course (long) and the weather (chilly) and tally this up as a terrible course setup for Woods. But this is also one of the courses where he’s won the most.

0 — Times Woods has won the Genesis Invitational (or any iteration of the L.A. Open); it’s one of the few events where he’s made several starts without a victory.

60 — Woods’ best result in 2024; he made the cut at the Masters but shot 82-77 on the weekend.

WD — OK, this isn’t quite a number. But this was Woods’ result at this event last year when he pulled out of the 2024 Genesis midway through Friday’s second round with flu-like symptoms.

5 — Years since Woods’ last top-20 finish on the PGA Tour (excluding the 20-player Hero World Challenge). Shocking, right? It’s wild looking back to Jan. 2020, when Woods was No. 6 in the world, the reigning Masters champion, the winning player-captain of the Presidents Cup and playing arguably the best golf of anybody in the world. In his first start of 2020 he finished T9 at — you guessed it — Torrey Pines. He hasn’t finished higher than T38 (at the 2020 Masters) in 18 Tour starts since.

7 — Tournaments in a row where Woods has lost strokes to the field on approach. This is, of course, a different version of Woods, rusty and injured. But it’s still jarring to see arguably the greatest irons player of all time consistently hit ’em at below-average levels.

5 — Tournaments in his past six starts where Woods has gained strokes over the field off the tee. This has been an unexpected bright spot: Even when nothing else has been going right, Woods has actually hit the driver pretty well.

1,181 — Woods’ Official World Golf Ranking as of this week; he slipped out of the top 1,000 again late last year. Worth noting that he’s still top Tiger, though, safely ahead of talented 21-year-old Tiger Christensen, a German golfer who left Arizona to turn pro last last year and is No. 2,048 in the world.

181 — Woods’ top ball speed with driver during TGL competition. Look, there are plenty of reasons to count Woods out at this point. A bad back. A chilly forecast. A lengthy stretch of poor health and inconsistent play. And the inevitable creep of age. But if you’re looking to be a Tiger optimist — and why not? — here’s a place to start. He can still hit the big ball. Somewhere in there is the greatest player of his generation and a guy with a ridiculous record at Torrey Pines’ South Course.

Should be a fun week.

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Watch Paige Spiranac reveals surprising Tiger Woods trait that made her blush

By Admin February 6, 2025

Paige Spiranac probably gives many wives and girlfriends a little angst.

The golf influencer and model has built up a huge following across social media with her many provocative looks and Tiger Woods hot takes, while having the game that most amateur golfers, and many professionals, would envy, like bombing 287-yard drives nonchalantly.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Claudette Montana on Super Bowl LIX radio row, where Spiranac has had to fend for herself, the 31-year-old former San Diego State Aztecs star revealed why the tables were turned when she met the 15-time major winner GOAT, who of course is morning the loss of his mother Kultilda.

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After talking about playing with LIV Golf star and two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, Montana asks Spiranac who from professional golf she’d still want to play with.

“Well of course Tiger Woods,” Spiranac said. “He gave me a chipping lesson once. It was like the greatest experience of my life. He smells so good by the way… Like that was the first thing I noticed.”

Montana follows up with, what does he smell like?

“Success,” Spiranac joked. “I never smelled him before, and it was incredible. So I would love to play a a round of golf with him.”

Then the golf influencer, with 4 million Instagram followers, mentions Phil Mickelson, who has blocker her on social media for some reason.

“Phil Mickelson would obviously be such an interesting experience, I feel like,” Spiranac said. “I’d like to play a round with him. But he has to unblock me first for that to happen. We can make amends and play some golf.”

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Given Spiranac was wearing a T-shirt for the interview that read, “I just hope both teams have fun,” Mickelson should take her up on the offer.

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Tiger Woods shares insight into family life with children after tragic passing of mother

By Admin February 6, 2025

Tiger Woods opened up on the close bond his children Charlie and Sam shared with their grandmother Kutilda following her passing on Wednesday.

Woods announced the death of his mother in a statement to his social media followers, and in doing so revealed the love she shared in both his life and that of his children. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” he wrote.

“My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable. She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible.

READ: Kultida Woods cause of death: Tiger Woods mourns the loss of his 78-year-old mother

“She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers, and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you Mom.”

Woods was seen in public with his late mom just last week after she was seen in the crowd of the 82-time PGA Tour winner’s TGL victory for Jupiter Links over Boston Common, as was his son Charlie. Kutilda’s was announced just hours before the latest TGL match between Boston and Los Angeles got underway at the SoFi Center.

Following the news both teams showed their respects by holding a minute silence before the start of play in the SoFi Center. The 15-time major champion’s TGL co-founder and rival Rory McIlroy paid tribute to Kutilda, also known as Tilda, on the back of the match in Florida.

“Yeah, obviously very sad, sort of surreal. She was here last Monday night. Yeah, it seemed sudden,” McIlroy said. “I got to know Tita a little bit. She was always very warm, very courteous, and generous with her time. Yeah, it was always a delight to see her at tournaments.

“As time went on, you sort of saw her less and less, and you’d bump into her in player dining and it was always nice to see her. She always had a big smile. Yeah, you obviously feel for Tiger and Sam, and Charlie and wish them all the best. Yeah, it’s a sad day.”

Tilda had played an important role in the phenomenal career of her son, drawing a tribute from the PGA Tour and commissioner Jay Monahan. “The PGA Tour family is saddened by the passing of Kultida Woods,” Monahan said in a statement.

“Those of us who have been lucky enough to have a firsthand view of Tiger Woods’ career know how much both his greatness and his humanity have stemmed from the love and support of his mother. We will cherish our memories of her and our thoughts are with Tiger, his children Sam and Charlie, and their entire family as they mourn her loss.”

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Kultida Woods cause of death: Tiger Woods mourns the loss of his 78-year-old mother

By Admin February 5, 2025

Tiger Woods has announced the death of his mother, Kultida Woods, at the age of 78.

Just last week, Kultida accompanied her son to participate in the TGL tournament held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The proud mother always defined herself as Tiger’s “biggest fan”.“My mother was a force of nature in her own right, her spirit was simply undeniable,” Woods’ heartfelt message reads

She was quick with the needle and laughed. She was my biggest fan, my biggest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible

“She was loved by many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. I love you, mom,” he added

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Tiger Woods’ mother’s influence on his golf career

While Earl Woods was considered to be the forger of Tiger’s talent during his childhood and to strengthen his competitive spirit that allowed him to become one of the best golfers in history, Tiger actually pointed to his mother as “the enforcer” of this work throughout his career.

Tiger has said on several occasions that he used to dress in red on Sundays under the influence of his mother, who told him that it was his “power color”, as a tradition inherited from her native Thailand, a country where people choose the colors they will wear throughout the week and the color for Sunday is red.

“It all started with mom,” Woods said during the presentation of his Sun Day Red clothing line in February last year: “Mom thought that being a Capricorn, my power color was red, so I wore red when I was a junior golfer and won some tournaments.”

I go to a university that is red, Stanford is red. We wore red on the last day of each of the tournaments, and then in all the tournaments I’ve played as a professional I’ve worn red. It has become synonymous with me

Kultida Woods was born in Thailand and worked in the US Army office in Bangkok in the 1960s when she met Earl Woods, a US Army Special Forces soldier. She moved with him to the United States in 1968. They married in New York and moved to Cypress, California, where Tiger was born in 1975.

Kultida and Earl Woods were married for 37 years until he died of cancer in May 2006 at the age of 74.

However, throughout his career, Tiger has always appreciated his mother’s influence in his life. Last year, when he received the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor given by the United States Golf Association, Tiger thanked his mother for being a force of stability in their home.

I accept it with humility and incredible respect for the previous winners, but I also accept it for my mom. She has allowed me to get here. She allowed me to do these things, to pursue my dreams and the support and love; I didn’t do this alone. I had the greatest support any kid could have: my mom. Thank you, mom

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Kultida Woods was very close to the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club with her grandchildren, Sam and Charlie, when Tiger won the last major championship of his career, the 2019 Masters

“My mom doesn’t get enough credit,” Woods said in 2024. “Everyone thought it was my dad when I went on tour, which it was, but mom was at home. Mom has been there all my life. She’s always been there through thick and thin.“

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Tiger Woods takes refuge in children Charlie and Sam and ex Elin Nordegren in the face of unfortunate family tragedy

By Admin February 5, 2025

Tiger Woods shared heartbreaking news on social media, announcing the passing of his beloved mother, Kultida Woods, at the age of 78.

The legendary golfer released a heartfelt statement on behalf of his family, including his children, Sam and Charlie whom he shares with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning,” Woods wrote. “My Mom was a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable.”

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He went on to express the deep impact she had on his life, acknowledging her unwavering support throughout his career.

“She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible.”

In his statement, Woods also emphasized how much his mother adored her grandchildren, Sam and Charlie.

“She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren. Thank you all for your support, prayers, and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family,” he noted.

Accompanying his tribute, Tiger shared a cherished photograph of Kultida, reflecting on the profound bond they shared. As the only child of Earl and Kultida Woods, Tiger often spoke of his mother’s influence in shaping his career, her strength, and her unwavering dedication to his success.

Though she preferred to stay out of the limelight, Kultida was frequently seen supporting Tiger at major golf events.

Kultida Woods played an essential role in her son’s journey, helping guide his development both as a golfer and a person.

When he received the prestigious Bob Jones Award in 2024, the highest honor in American golf, Tiger took the moment to express his deep gratitude for his mother, who was present at the event alongside his children.

“My mom doesn’t get enough credit,” he said in his speech. “Everyone thought that it was my dad who took me on the road, and he did. But Mom was at home. If you don’t know, Mom has been there my entire life.

“Now imagine if I had lost the damn thing, right?” he joked, before reflecting on the emotional moment. “When I made that winning putt, who was the first person I hugged? Right, Mommy? It was you.

“I didn’t do this alone. I had the greatest rock that any child could possibly have: my mom. Thank you, Mommy.”

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Tiger Woods comment speaks volumes as Rory McIlroy makes Scottie Scheffler claim

By Admin February 3, 2025

Rory McIlroy has drawn parallels between Scottie Scheffler and golfing legend Tiger Woods, praising the pair’s consistency by saying they “just don’t make mistakes”.

Scheffler recently missed out on The Sentry at Kapalua and the American Express tournament due to a hand injury caused by a broken wine glass stem while preparing dinner.

According to FOX Sports, the 28-year-old was rolling out pasta for homemade ravioli when the accident occurred. Scheffler said: “I had my hand on top and it broke. I’ve heard nothing but horror stories since this happened about wine glasses, so be careful… It broke and the stem kind of got me in the hand. I can’t live in a bubble, like I’ve got to live my life and accidents happen.”

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“It could have been a lot worse. I actually talked to somebody who did the exact same thing and the stem went straight through their hand. It’s one of those deals where immediately after it happened I was mad at myself because I was like, ‘gosh, that’s so stupid.’ But you just don’t think about it when you’re in the moment.”

Despite his temporary absence from the sport, McIlroy has praised Scheffler’s impressive performance over the past year, even likening him to the golfing icon that is Tiger Woods. The Northern Irish athlete said: “I’ve never – this is anyone, this is Tiger, this is in the history of golf – I don’t think I’ve ever seen a golfer play as many bogey-free rounds as Scottie.

“He just doesn’t make mistakes. He plays the right shot at the right time over and over and over again.”

Scheffler has enjoyed a very successful year, winning nine titles, including the prestigious Masters, an Olympic gold medal, and the coveted FedEx Cup. Even after a minor mishap involving a wine glass, it seems nothing can stall the American’s momentum.

Rory McIlroy joined in with his thoughts on what came to be known as the ravioli incident, as he added: “I think he made enough money to hire a chef. It’s like, ‘why are cooking yourself?'”

In response to McIlroy’s humorous jab, Scheffler quipped back, referencing his wife as he said: “I’ve got a chef. Her name’s Meredith. She’s pretty cute.”

Already looking ahead, the Master’s champion is set to begin his 2025 campaign at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where a monumental $20million competition purse awaits.

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Rory McIlroy Exposes Tiger Woods’ Weakness in Playful Jab at TGL

By Admin January 30, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods recently faced off in a match within the TGL, an indoor golf league merging traditional play with modern technology, co-founded by Woods and McIlroy alongside the PGA Tour.

The two competed at the SoFi Center, with Woods leading his team, Jupiter Links GC, against McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf.

Despite McIlroy’s playful earlier jab about Woods’ age possibly affecting his vision, Jupiter Links clinched a narrow victory, finishing the match with a score of 4-3. The result hinged on a chip by Kevin Kisner, which left Boston’s Adam Scott without the chance to equalize.

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The event wasn’t short on excitement, with both personalities brilliantly on show.

“That was awesome. That was so cool,” McIlroy said following the fun, with the camaraderie between the two evident via Palm Beach Post.

Reflecting on the day’s contest, McIlroy had a bit of fun at Woods’ expense, jesting that the legendary golfer’s vision wasn’t what it used to be.

“He’s getting a little older. His eyes might have been going. He struggles in this light. I thought it was a good opportunity if he missed to get two points,” he quipped. However, McIlroy didn’t shy away from admitting to Woods’ impressive performance.

“He stepped up and delivered like he usually does. … He was feeling it out there, and it was really cool to see.”

Woods, while entertaining the audience with a bit of banter himself by waving a yellow flag known as “The Hammer,” had his fair share of challenging moments, including when he left a ball trapped in a bunker. This mishap allowed Boston to take a brief advantage. On top of this, Woods made history by receiving the first-ever shot-clock violation in the TGL format.

“I was dropping my heart rate down like I normally would. It just took too long,” he admitted.

Despite the strong competitive nature of both golfers, Woods had a lot of fun with his fellow athlete.

“I’ve played plenty against him in stroke play,” Woods said about McIlroy. “But this is different. This is a totally different animal and a different beast. It’s more for entertaining. It’s more for the growth of the game.

“The fact that the two owners came together tonight and put on a show like this, it was a very important night.”

McIlroy also showed profound admiration for Woods’ influence throughout the sport, admitting that their events together have often felt like dream encounters for him.

“They always say never meet your heroes but with Tiger that couldn’t be further from the truth,” he mused. “I don’t think anyone can underestimate the impact that he’s had on our game and the impact that he’s had on all of us as professional golfers. Would TGL exist if Tiger wasn’t around for 20 years? Probably not.”

As for the TGL format itself, this indoor league marks a transformative step for golf by meshing traditional play with modern tech. With its unique tournament design, the league uses custom features like a 64 x 53 foot simulator screen and ‘GreenZone’ playing areas, immersing players and fans in a next-level golfing experience.

Team matches consist of two parts: a cooperative ‘Triples’ format with three players, and a competitive ‘Singles’ format for head-to-head competition. The introduction of rules like the 40-second shot clock adds an interesting extra layer to the game.

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Tiger Woods vs Rory McIlroy: The Ultimate Golf Showdown is Almost Here

By Admin January 26, 2025

In a highly anticipated matchup, golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will face off in the TMRW Golf League (TGL) on Monday night, as they represent their respective teams in this groundbreaking new format.

The showdown will feature McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf taking on Woods’ Jupiter Links Golf at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The TGL, which launched earlier this month, is a new league aimed at revolutionizing golf, offering a high-tech, fast-paced experience designed to engage a younger, broader audience. The first season of the league began on January 7, with The Bay Golf Club defeating New York Golf Club in an exciting inaugural event.

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Monday’s matchup between two of the sport’s biggest stars is set to be a major draw. The event promises intense action as Woods and McIlroy, who are also co-founders of TGL, compete against each other in front of what is expected to be a large audience. The TGL has already garnered impressive viewership, with over 900,000 people tuning in for its debut, and the number soared to over a million when Woods’ Jupiter Links team played in their first match.

Both Woods and McIlroy will be playing for their teams, with McIlroy joined by American Keegan Bradley and Australian Adam Scott for Boston Common Golf. They will take on Woods, who is supported by American Kevin Kisner and South Korean Tom Kim for Jupiter Links.

Each of the six teams in the TGL consists of four players, but only three can compete at any given time, adding an exciting dynamic to the competition. The stakes are high, with a $21 million prize pool, $9 million of which will go to the winning team.

As the sport evolves, McIlroy is optimistic about the future of TGL, calling it a “radical new version of golf” that will bring the game into the 21st century. With Woods and McIlroy both in action, Monday’s match is expected to be a spectacle of talent, strategy, and competition that will not only captivate golf fans but also further elevate the profile of TGL.

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