The TGL hosted its biggest match yet Monday evening, as league founders Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy went head-to-head in the indoor golf competition for the first time.
McIlroy and Boston Common Golf debuted against Woods and Jupiter Links Golf Club, who made their second appearance after losing to Los Angeles Golf Club 12-1 on Jan. 14. Jupiter Links GC beat Boston Common Golf in overtime Monday.
TGL is a new team golf league in which opposing teams go head-to-head in a match that is split between a large simulator and a unique green that adjusts to match the exact placement of the ball in the simulator for short shots.
Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott and McIlroy suited up for Boston, while Hideki Matsuyama sat out the season opener. On the other side, Tom Kim, Kevin Kisner and Woods were in action. Max Homa sat out for Jupiter Links.
In addition to the latest installment in the Tiger vs. Rory rivalry, Boston Common Golf vs. Jupiter Links GC provided plenty of entertainment.
Here’s a look at the best moments from the match.
McIlroy takes his first TGL tee shot
Celebs came out to see Tiger vs. Rory
The celebs are out for tonight’s @TGL showdown featuring Tiger and Rory 🤩
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— ESPN (@espn) January 27, 2025
Tiger Woods vs. Rory McIlroy was a sporting event some celebrities didn’t want to miss. Baseball greats David “Big Papi” Ortiz and Mike Trout and musicians Noah Kahan and Niall Horan were in attendance.
Boston throws the hammer on Hole 1
Boston saw an early opportunity to take a two-point lead over Jupiter Links after a missed putt for par by Woods, throwing the hammer on Hole 1. The hammer is a game modifier that increases the hole value by one point. Despite being at a disadvantage, Jupiter Links escaped with a tie on the hole after a missed putt by McIlroy.
Scott nearly hits a hole-in-one
High-five worthy, for sure.
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— TGL (@TGL) January 28, 2025
Kim hits clutch putt
🗣 Tom Kim, ladies & gentlemen.
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— TGL (@TGL) January 28, 2025
Tom Kim brought the energy for Jupiter Links in their second TGL match. After hitting a clutch putt to keep the score tied at 0, Kim gestured to the crowd to make some noise.
Jupiter Links sinks first-ever birdie
Kisner keeps the game tied on Hole 8
Kevin Kisner: The redemption arc.
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Kevin Kisner wasn’t going to let Boston Common take the lead, hitting the putt to keep the game tied 1-1 after eight holes.
Kim ends triples with another clutch putt
Tiger gets first TGL shot clock violation
Tiger and Rory go head-to head on Hole 13
Tiger and Rory at their best.
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— TGL (@TGL) January 28, 2025
Tiger and Rory gave fans exactly what they hoped for in the singles round, going head-to-head on Hole 13. The hole ended in a tie.
Scott hits 31-foot putt
Adam Scott, never a doubt.
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— TGL (@TGL) January 28, 2025
Tom Kim nearly sinks hole-in-one in singles
Tom Kim is a stud.
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— TGL (@TGL) January 28, 2025
Kim bested Scott’s hole-in-one attempt with one of his own later in the match. According to TGL, this was the closest shot to a hole-in-one this season.
