Rose Zhang joins ownership of Bay Golf Club, TGL hints at the inclusion of women professionals, and two teams secure playoff spots in a thrilling Monday showdown.
In a landmark move that’s set to redefine the golfing landscape, the Tech Golf League (TGL) is taking progressive strides towards gender inclusivity in the sport. Rose Zhang, the two-time LPGA winner, is leading the charge, joining the ownership group of Bay Golf Club, a team she shares deep-rooted ties with, thanks to her California roots.
Zhang is vocal about her intention to diversify the audience base of golf, an endeavor TGL is wholeheartedly pursuing. The league is reinventing the game by showcasing players’ personalities and injecting an element of fun into the sport.
The TGL is not just catching Zhang’s attention. Nelly Korda, a serial winner, is also showing her affinity for the tech-based league. In a playful jest during Boston Common Golf’s TGL Match, Korda humorously compared Keegan Bradley’s appearance to the popular video game character Luigi, thanks to his thick mustache and green attire.
The TGL fever is catching on. Another LPGA Pro, Megan Khang, was recently spotted at the SoFi Center in Florida, decked in green and sporting a Boston Common Golf Cap. She was enthusiastically cheering on Rory McIlroy’s side against Ludvig Aberg’s Bay Golf Club.
In a recent match between Atlanta Drive GC and Boston Common GC, Arthur Blank, the founder of Home Depot, hinted at the possibility of women joining TGL in the near future. As one of the team owners, Blank believes this move could unlock the largely untapped potential of the female golfing community, which he acknowledges has seen significant growth in recent years.
Blank, who also owns the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL and Atlanta United FC of MLS, is well-versed in team operations and league workings. The fact that gender inclusivity discussions are being held behind closed doors suggests that the inclusion of golfers like Korda, Zhang, Khang, or Lydia Ko in the TGL is more a question of ‘when’ than ‘if’.
As the TGL playoffs approach, the excitement is palpable. Two teams, Los Angeles Golf Club and Atlanta Drive Golf Club, confirmed their playoff spots on Monday. After a fierce competition, the LAGC overcame New York Golf Club to secure the second playoff spot following the Bay Golf Club. Meanwhile, Atlanta Drive Golf Club managed a spectacular comeback, outperforming Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf with a score of 6-3.
As the race for the final playoff spot intensifies, fans are eagerly awaiting the involvement of LPGA pros in the TGL. Hold on to your seats, as the TGL is set to heat up like never before!