As the inaugural season of the TGL is rapidly hurtling towards its thrilling climax, only a single playoff berth remains unclaimed. Already assured of their spots in the knockout rounds, The Bay Golf Club, Los Angeles Golf Club, and Atlanta Drive Golf Club have been in scintillating form, demonstrating a caliber of play that has left spectators in awe.
Setting an unmatched pace, The Bay Golf Club has been the force to reckon with, amassing an impressive four wins from their four outings. Their next and final challenge before the playoffs is against LAGC, who themselves have garnered three victories and a single overtime loss. A triumph against TBGC will propel them to the summit of the leaderboard.
Joining TBGC and LAGC in the playoffs is Atlanta Drive Golf Club. With their qualification secure, they are now focusing on their strategies for the knockout stages. Key players Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay are taking a breather from the tournament to gear up for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Filling in their shoes for the next round is Nick Dunlap, who joins Billy Horschel and Lucas Glover on a one-match contract.
However, the real drama lies in the fierce battle for the last remaining playoff spot. Jupiter Links GC, under the leadership of Tiger Woods, is one of the contenders. A crucial face-off against Atlanta Drive GC awaits them, but a win alone won’t guarantee them a ticket to the playoffs. Their fate also hinges on the outcome of the match between the current fourth-placed New York Golf Club and Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf.
The most favorable scenario for Jupiter Links GC is a straight win for Boston Common Golf over NYGC, which would then require just a victory against Atlanta Drive GC for Woods’s team to secure the fourth spot, edging out NYGC by a point. However, if the Boston-NYGC match extends into overtime, the situation gets tricky for Jupiter Links GC. Even if NYGC loses, they could end up tied on points with Jupiter Links GC. In such a case, the tiebreaker would be the ‘Holes Won’ statistic, with Jupiter Links GC currently trailing NYGC (9 to 15), necessitating a win by a margin of 7 more holes than NYGC.
The most daunting scenario for Woods’s outfit would be an overtime victory for them and an outright loss for NYGC. This would still require them to outperform NYGC by seven strokes, a tall order in a losing effort.
As the tension mounts, Xander Schauffele and Rickie Fowler’s NYGC will aim to seal their place in the playoffs with a win, which would, unfortunately, spell the end of Jupiter Links GC’s run this season. In such a scenario, the match between Jupiter Links GC and Atlanta Drive GC would merely be a formality, a spectacle for the fans.
The upcoming schedule sees The Bay GC and LAGC vying for the top spot on March 3, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. (EST). Four hours later, at 7:00 P.M. (EST), Boston Common Golf takes on NYGC, a match that Tiger Woods, Tom Kim, and Max Homa will be keenly observing. Depending on the result of this match, Jupiter Links GC will adjust their game plan for their match against Atlanta Drive, scheduled for the following day at 7:00 P.M. (EST).
In a final twist, the wildcard entry of Nick Dunlap could spring a surprise on Jupiter Links GC. However, if the ball remains in their court, fans could witness some spectacular stroke play from the ever-competitive Tiger Woods. It’s worth remembering that Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf could also sneak into the playoffs if both NYGC and Jupiter Links GC falter in their matches.
As we wait for the final round of the TGL 2025 season to unfold, we invite you to share your predictions on who will clinch the last playoff spot. Let the discussions begin!
