Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIJanuary 15, 2025
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Tiger Woods made his TMRW Golf League debut on Tuesday as his team, Jupiter Links Golf Club, took on Los Angeles Golf Club.
TGL is a combination of an indoor golf simulation (for drives and approaches) on a monstrous screen with traditional golf for the short games within the SoFi Center facility. Woods and Rory McIlroy co-found the league, which began play this year.
In short, teams of three play over 15 holes. The first nine holes are “triples,” in which the teams of three play in an alternate shot format. The final six holes are “singles,” in which each team member takes two holes apiece. Each hole won is worth a point, but teams can throw a “hammer” to add another point to a hole’s value.
On this day, Woods’ team lost 12-1 to Los Angeles. Jupiter consisted of Woods, Kevin Kisner and Max Homa, and they fell to Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala.
Still, SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was rocking on Tuesday. Fans loved watching Woods, who was introduced to Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” naturally.
PGA TOUR @PGATOURPump us up, Tiger 🗣️
📺: ESPN and ESPN+pic.twitter.com/c8r2TELt8W
TJ Eckert @TJEckertKTULNo introduction needed.
Tiger Woods. Eye of the Tiger. Sun Day (Tuesday?) Red.
Let’s get it TGL. pic.twitter.com/AerZymhWn9
Christian Britt @CSB11Tiger Woods with Eye of the Tiger walkout music for a golf event?
Yeah, I think I’ll keep tuning into TGL on Tuesday’s
Sean @SeanH062209Tiger Woods TGL walkout gave me straight up chills
Sassington, M.C. @MissSassboxokay, this got me. I’m in. this is dope AF. 😭 Tiger Woods is getting his Wrestlemania moment. #TGL https://t.co/ygkBd8TlpN
Woods got everyone going with a great tee shot.
PGA TOUR @PGATOURJust pure 🐅
@TigerWoods’ opening tee shot @TGL.
📺: ESPN and ESPN+pic.twitter.com/bZOQy7NnBg
It didn’t go great from there. Woods had a few tough shots, including one in the water that got a laugh from his son, Charlie Woods. Although it almost seemed like the simulator was a touch off during the day, especially given how much Woods missed this approach.
Sportsnet @SportsnetCharlie Woods has a laugh at his dad’s expense 😂 pic.twitter.com/48XRCsnNJv
Speaking of Charlie Woods, Kisner tried to recruit him to join the team.
Sportsnet @SportsnetKevin Kisner recruits Charlie Woods to @JupiterLinksGC 😅 pic.twitter.com/le2ccbRj0V
And speaking of Kisner, he skulled a shot so hard out of the bunker that Woods doubled over in laughter.
ESPN @espnTiger is crying laughing after Kevin Kisner skulled it out of the bunker 😂 pic.twitter.com/vk0esrNPZ6
Kyle Porter @KylePorterNSKisner smoking one off the stick from like 14 feet away is legitimately the hardest I’ve ever seen Tiger Woods laugh.
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenbandKevin Kisner drilling the pin and then almost making the chip coming back.
Tiger Woods laughing so hard he starts crying.
The @TGL crowd riding the emotions of the whole thing. Outstanding. @JupiterLinksGC pic.twitter.com/OQM7BG5UVB
Was it the best performance for Jupiter? No. But did everyone have a good time. It sure seemed like it.
Overall, TGL was a fun event where everyone enjoyed themselves, which one can surmise is one of the goals of this unique enterprise. Of course, Woods is the main draw, and many fans and analysts liked watching him in this event.
Dan Rapaport @Daniel_RapaportBreaking news: Tiger Woods playing golf of any kind is still excellent television.
Rick Golfs @Top100RickPre-Match at TGL Charlie Woods friend trying out Tiger’s putter.
It’s incredible how Tiger has transcended generations.
The younger fans in this audience are all 100% rooting for him, even though most weren’t born for the 1997 Masters. pic.twitter.com/XN2NW17R6x
Mark Craig @markcraignflTiger Woods is a genius. When he got too old to walk, he created a league in which he doesnt have to walk.
Chris Long @ChrisLongKSTPTiger and Kis were – what’s the technical term?
…excruciatingly brutal.
But they had a blast. Kisner asked Charlie Woods if he wanted to sub in for his dad at one point.
It’s a great format. They did a great job.
I was into it even as “Team LA” absolutely boatraced Jupiter. https://t.co/82VxSNydoN
Mr.76 (Baby Fade Browns Fan) @NickKarma”We might not break 100. I flubbed a bunker shot. Kis almost killed somebody.” – Tiger Woods
Are you not entertained? @TGL
Mr.76 (Baby Fade Browns Fan) @NickKarma@TGL
Seeing Tiger Woods laugh hysterically to a point where he’s crying, is truly something we as a golf community all needed!!#KisnerSucks #TGL #tglgolf
Jack Mitchell @JackMitchellLNKI hate watching and playing golf. I can’t stop watching this tiger woods team indoor video golf dance party thing
Chris Silvain @baggedbeeTGL is the best thing to happen to golf since Tiger Woods.
Meliodas D. Brady @SleepySkeeterI love tiger woods
Sean McCormick @Seany_buttz4Well done Tiger Woods 👏🏼👏🏼
Maybe: Tubbz @POLOCHASE336This TGL golf league that Tiger Woods started is dope as hell.. the technology is crazy
Spydr @SpydrrrTGL is so awesome. I love watching this stuff. Especially when Tiger Woods and other big names are there.
Omar Garcia 🦉 @ogdesigncowatching Tiger Woods tonight will probably be more exciting than all of the football games this weekend
TGL returns Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. ET when New York Golf Club plays Atlanta Drive GC. Woods and Jupiter Links GC will next play Boston Common Golf on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
