Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have turned the tables for golf enthusiasts with their innovative technology-based venture – the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL). In a surprising twist, the two golf legends have brought the outdoor sport indoors, making the game more thrilling and accessible. This revolutionary league, which kicked off in January 2025, has been the talk of the town, garnering both applause and criticism.
As the first season of TGL approaches its finale on March 24 and 25, 2025, the anticipation among fans has reached a fever pitch. The league has successfully demonstrated that a golf simulator can produce matches as exhilarating and competitive as traditional golf tournaments.
However, apart from the gripping matches, there’s one topic that’s been the center of attention – the winner’s payout. TGL has set aside an impressive $21 million prize pool, and each team is striving to claim their piece of this lucrative pie. Here’s how the prize money is divided:
– The victorious team will walk away with a whopping $9 million, or $2.25 million per player.
– The team that secures the second spot will receive $4.5 million, equating to $1.125 million for each team member.
– The semi-finalists will be awarded $2.25 million per team, or $562,500 per player.
– The remainder of the prize pool, a total of $3 million, will be allocated based on regular season performance, although the specifics of this distribution are yet to be disclosed.
While only one team will have the honor of being TGL’s inaugural champions, there’s a substantial sum up for grabs for all competitors.
Let’s take a moment to refresh our memories about the TGL format and the finals’ structure. The season commenced with six teams, each vying for a place in the playoffs through a series of matches. After weeks of nail-biting competition, four teams have secured their spots in the semi-finals, scheduled for March 17 and 18. The victors of the semi-finals will then proceed to the championship match, a best-of-three series slated for March 24 and 25, to determine the first-ever TGL champion.
The competition thus far has been nothing short of electrifying. The Los Angeles Golf Club topped the standings with a total of 9 points. The Bay Golf Club, despite experiencing a defeat in their final match, secured a playoff spot. Atlanta Drive, with four wins out of their five league games, finished third, while New York Golf Club managed to clinch the final playoff spot. This sets the stage for a fierce competition for the coveted SoFi Cup.
ESPN will be broadcasting the live coverage of the event starting at 7 PM ET, while ESPN+ will be managing the live streaming. For fans in the UK, Sky Sports Golf is the place to catch all the action.
TGL has already revolutionized golf, proving that a tech-driven format can be as captivating, if not more, as traditional tournaments. With a $21 million prize pool at stake, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The question remains: Who will claim the SoFi Cup and the grand prize of $9 million? The stage is set, the players are geared up, and we eagerly await the historic finale on March 24 and 25!
