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Just a couple of years ago, golf was a very simple sport. The golf world had no distinctive formats, dramas, or controversies to offer, rather it only offered the pure joy of sportsmanship to all the fans. But in the last two years, things in the golf world have turned upside down and it all started in 2022 when the Saudis brought forward the groundbreaking LIV Golf into the picture. Ever since then, the controversies and drama have made their way into the golf fraternity and honestly, have not taken a halt. Other than LIV Golf, PGA Tour loyalists, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy also brought forward an innovation in golf that nobody has ever seen before, TGL.

Wood’s TGL goes on the floor in about 2 months and fans are excited to spectate this unique golf format. Although a few of the elements of the league such as team element seem to be somehow adapted from LIV Gof, the technology part is all new, and honestly, remarkable too! With just a couple of months remaining before TGL finally commences, and with all the big names associated with the league, fans and everyone else have high expectations from it, but will TGL live up to those expectations? 

Although LIV Golf and TGL have a team element in common, there are a lot of distinctions between the two. Though both of these leagues have accumulated golfers to play in teams of four, that does not signify that the two are the same. Other than the renowned and uprising team, the two leagues barely have anything in common. Golf has always been a sport that has been played individually, so the former rival bringing forward the team aspect in 2022 was new at the time.

McIlroy’s and Woods’ TGL is a pure technology-based indoor-gold league that will be played on a simulator. Usually, a single round takes from dawn to dusk to complete but with the innovative technology that TGL is bringing, it would be just a matter of a couple of hours. As new as the concept and format are, the traditional rules of the sport have kind of taken a backseat in TGL.

TGL has struck down the traditions of the sport and has mostly revamped the sport. There are six teams, containing four players each, and all of the associated names are big enough to attract an array of audiences. TGL might or might not be a successful venture when it hits the floor, but it will surely be a golf experience that people have not seen before.

Enthusiasts, fans, and experts are really excited for TGL to commence so that they can see their favorite golfers on an almost weekly basis in a completely new avatar. If things by any chance went downhill for TGL after the launch, it could be a total mishit but the chances of that happening are really slim. Woods is one of the most respected people in the golf fraternity, and fans would be excited to see him compete once again, even if it is on a simulator.

Woods’ history with the Saudi-backed league has been very interesting. Recently, the 15X major champion compared the TGL with LIV Golf and some interesting remarks.

Allegedly, the 5X Masters winner was offered $1 billion to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf but he willfully declined the offer. Woods has never been a fan of the backway league but his recent confession hinted that his dislike and resistance towards it does not necessarily mean a lack of awareness.

In the recent press conference he announced his TGL team and himself as the first playing member of the team, he also spoke about his tech league being way more simple than LIV Golf. He confessed to watching LIV Golf and said that he could not really understand what was going on in the tournaments and on the course. All he could say to describe his league was that it is “simpler” than LIV Golf.

 

 

 

 

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods’ TGL is just some weeks away from debut, and the golf world is so ready to have a ball. Amid the excitement and the tussle, news about the final team of TGL, co-owned by Woods, has made a splash. The legend is planning on batting it out with Jupiter Links Golf Club with his billionaire partner David Blitzer.

With the news coming out, questions about the billionaire giant have been in the cards. Here’s a quick gist of all you need to know about David Blitzer and his co-owned team with Woods, JLGC.

Tiger Woods and sports entrepreneur David Blitzer have joined forces to unveil Jupiter Links Golf Club. Woods is planning on headlining the team’s roster, and even though other players are yet to be announced, Woods’ partner Blitzer has stirred some air.

David Blitzer is a prominent figure in the world of alternative investments, and his current net worth stands at $1.9B. The 54-year-old works as the head of the Tactical Opportunities Group at Blackstone, which is a big player in the alternative investment industry. Blitzer has quite a few teams in his kitty through his investments. For instance, the partnership with Apollo Global’s Joshua Harris in 2011 to acquire the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. Over the last few years, under Blitzer’s leadership, the company went on to expand its sports empire by adding the NHL’s New Jersey Devils, the English soccer club Crystal Palace, and partial ownership in the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers to their portfolio.

Blitzer’s investments are a real mixed bag. Other than these ventures, the billion-giant also holds a stake in the MLB’s Cleveland Guardians. Not just that, he is a co-owner of MLS’ Real Salt Lake, alongside Qualtrics co-founder Ryan Smith.

Woods’ partnership with Blitzer may be a big benefit for him in the long run. As TGL tries to establish itself in the pro golfing realm, with its star roster and tech-savvy ventures, being associated with GOATS in the sports realm may come as a big plus point. Now, while Woods confirms the roster for JLGC, here’s a quick look at what you can expect from the games in January.

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s tech-based TGL are planning on introducing an innovative change to the traditional format of golfing. In addition to a 15-hole match-play format and points-based scoring system, TGL will incorporate a 40-second shot clock executed by a referee. Teams can call timeouts to avoid penalties.

This upcoming season will feature nine-hole alternate shot sessions and six holes of singles, with teams earning points for each hole won. The top four teams advance to the playoffs, with matches airing live on ESPN and ESPN+. The league aims to make golf matches faster-paced, entertaining, and strategic for both players as well as fans.

Last week the World Wide Technology Championship took place at the El Cardonal at Diamante where after delivering a hit performance, Erik van Rooyen took home the shining trophy, the first prize of 1,476,000, and the following fame.

The tournament was also much in the limelight as for the first time the event was being played at El Cardonal at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico which is designed by Tiger Woods. But as it turns out the course is unwell with a participant in the event.
On Sunday after the game was over Kelly Kraft who finished 71st in the event, took to Instagram to express his disappointment over the Woods-designed course. He wrote “Best part about this week was having my family here and watching the @rangers win the World Series!! About the golf, not sure where to start. All I will say is that @pgatour could do a better job at picking courses to host these events. In my opinion, this wasn’t my favorite course, and I’ve played on tour for a little while. Better luck next week.”
Last weekend Kraft made scores of 70, 68, 71, and 71 in the four rounds. The reason as to why Kraft was not happy with the course is not clear. Last Monday even Tiger Woods was spotted at the El Cardonal ahead of the beginning of the match which further added to the hype of the event.

This was the first time that the event was hosted at El Cardonal and prior to the tournament was held at the Riviera Maya in Mexico, south of Cancun. Riveria is the official partner of the PGA of America and was hailed by Golf Digest magazine to be among the best resorts in Mexico and the Americas.

But in 2022 it was the 16th and the last edition of the event was held in 2022 after which LIV Golf snatched the opportunity to hold their own tournament.

Riviera Maya was snatched by LIV Golf for 2023 and beyon

LIV Golf selected Mayakoba as its February event in 2023 and they shared some important ties. LIV’s CEO Greg Norman has designed the course and has strong relations with the resort and tournament organizers. The tournament was North America’s first LIV Golf League event of 2023. The team round was won by Koepka-led Crushers GC and the individual round was won by Charles Howell who took home $5 million.

 

After Tiger Woods was spotted walking comfortably while caddying for his son, fueling intense comeback rumors, another intriguing story found its way to the forefront. Any Tiger Woods fans or gearheads will drool at the opportunity to possess the Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS Putter that the golfer has used to win his 15 major titles.

Although that’s not up for sale, a replica of the ‘Elder Wand’ with an interesting backstory will go up for auction. Previously, a few Tiger Woods putters had gone up for sale and fetched a hefty sum of money. A spit and image copy of the Newport 2 GSS sold for $400K in an auction in 2021. But this one is supposed to cross the $1 million mark. What makes this putter so special?

Well, for gearheads, any Tiger Woods gear is extraordinary. But the previous ones that sold for eye-watering amounts can be clubbed together. Whereas this one, as Golden Age, the auction host claims stands out, courtesy of a fascinating backstory.

Tiger Woods has a number of backups in his arsenal. Apparently, this one was actually used by the former world no. 1 when he ‘accidentally’ damaged his putter. The 15-time Major winner is known for his hot temper on the course. On one such occasion, Woods damaged his first-choice putter.

While the putter was taken to Scotty Cameron for repair, the 47-year-old golfer had to fall back on one of his backup putters. The very same putter, known as the ‘Secret Gamer’, is being offered for sale. “During the few days it was out of Tiger’s possession, he was forced to put another red dot putter into play—supposedly the very red dot putter offered in this auction,” Golf.com quoted Golden Age.

Indeed, this is a fascinating story. Unfortunately, there is no way for us to verify. But one thing that we can (every Tiger Woods fan can) witness with their open eyes is that Woods appeared in a much better shape while caddying for his son.

Woods drops major comeback hints

Tiger Woods was seen walking with Charlie Woods while caddying for him at the Notah Begay III Junior National Golf Championship. Woods, being a proud father, couldn’t hold himself back from being the bagman for his son. Incidentally, when Charlie Woods won the regional qualifier, the veteran golfer turned up on the greens to caddy for his son.

he main worry ahead of a potential comeback was whether the GOAT be able to walk through the 72 holes. His limping at El Cardonal the previous week showed all the wrong signs. However, in the latest video from TWLegion, he appeared to be quite comfortable.

Realistically, if Woods manages to be back on the greens, that might happen at the PNC Championship, where he can use carts if necessary. Until then, look out for his hallowed possessions that might fetch a record-breaking amount of money.

The world of golf has seen many father-son duos so far. But we can safely say that none matches the sheer excitement that seeing Tiger Woods with his son Charlie Woods brings on the faces of fans. The duo has amazing chemistry and this has been proven by Charlie Woods’s victory at the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship in Orlando in September 2023.

A new viral post showcases this highly loved father-son duo together on the greens yet again. Many fans have a burning question after seeing this post: Is Tiger Woods caddying for his son this time around? Let’s dive in to know more!

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie Woods surely make an A-team when they come together. A picture of the father-son duo recently went viral on social media. After seeing pictures of them together, where father Tiger Woods was seen carrying the bag for his beloved son, Charlie, fans have come to question whether Tiger Woods is still caddying for his son or not.

As per the recent post, it is clear that Tiger Woods is, in fact, caddying for his son at the Notah Begay III Boys Jr Golf National Championship 2023 happening at Koasati Pines in Coushatta, Louisiana. Several glimpses of the two have gone viral in the form of clips.

The Woods duo is all set to give their best in Coushatta, the same way they did in Orlando this September. Amidst his ongoing professional hiatus, this news has given Tiger Woods’s fans a new burning ray of hope.

Is Tiger Woods making a comeback?

Another video of Tiger Woods caddying for his son Charlie Woods while the latter practices his game for the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship has also gone viral. In the video, the veteran professional golfer was seen walking without a limp. This has led many fans to believe that there is a chance for a possible comeback of their golf world favorite, Tiger Woods.

 

Tiger Woods has been off of the golf course since his last appearance in the 2023 Masters. The legendary golfer has since gone through a plantar fasciitis surgery and took a recovery break.

After the surgery, Woods was off the course yet was spotted fewer times practicing with a limping leg. However, the recent walk of Woods with his son for the Junior Championship has caused speculation for a sensational comeback.

Tiger Woods is caddying for his son Charlie Woods for the 2023 Notah Begay III Junior Championship. Charlie is participating in the 14-15 boys age division, after winning the event in September, with Woods on the bag. This time, too, the father-son duo is looking forward to a smashing performance at the event and winning the trophy.

Even though Woods’s surgery kept him off the course, he is now looking better than ever. The veteran was walking with a limp and struggled to stand, as seen before. However, a recent video surfacing on the Internet hints that Tiger Woods is all ready for the much-awaited comeback.

The newest update is exhilarating for fans of golf and Tiger Woods around the world. The legend looks perfectly fit for a strong comeback. This is not the first time Woods has graced the golf course. Before this, he was seen visiting his designed course in Mexico.

Tiger Woods’s one of the ventures, TGR Design has various courses around the Americas designed by Tiger Woods and his team. One of the first ever courses designed by Woods is El Cardonal in Diamante, Mexico.

The PGA Tour is now playing the first of its tournament on it, the World Wide Technology Championship after shifting from Mayakoba Resort as they partnered with the LIV Golf.

The course is precisely built to force the golfers to play and strategies for every hole. Woods said, “I set up the golf strategy to make golfers think and make choices.” Moreover, the 82-time PGA Tour winner exclaimed, “Angles of approach are going to be very important and will dictate the type of shots you should consider. I love this kind of golf.”  Now as he walks better and seems to have recovered, the rumors say he will play the Masters next year!

 

Tiger Woods, a name synonymous with golfing greatness, has often been hailed for his mental fortitude and unyielding determination on the golf course. His unwavering focus, resilience, and ability to perform under immense pressure have contributed to his legendary status.

However, a recent revelation by his former coach, Sean Foley, sheds light on the more vulnerable and soft side of this golf icon. This new revelation by the reputed coach has challenged and altered the perception of Woods as an invincible mental giant.

During a recent episode of the No Laying Up podcast, Sean Foley, who worked with Tiger Woods from 2010 to 2014, provided insights into the golfing legend’s life beyond the fairways. Foley emphasized that Tiger Woods is at his core a human being—an “ordinary guy who did extraordinary things.”

Foley touched upon moments where Woods displayed vulnerability. These moments broke down his image as a hard and mentally tough guy. He highlighted how Woods was remarkably open and “vulnerable with his kids” and his foundation.

Coach Foley recounted instances where Woods would become visibly emotional during speeches about his foundation, unable to hold back tears. This glimpse into Woods’ emotional side humanizes the golf superstar, reminding us that even the most accomplished individuals have moments of sensitivity as well as weakness at times.

Foley also delved into the challenges that come with unprecedented fame. He discussed how Woods had to construct a protective wall around himself as a response to past betrayals and wrongdoings by individuals in his life.

The golfing legend has built up a wall around his heart. This is true for many popular figures. But Woods, of all people, has had a significantly difficult life that has thrown many challenges as well as betrayals his way. His married life and love life were filled with betrayals and scandals.

Adding to the list, his former caddie, Michael Thomas, a.k.a. Fluff, also ended up compromising his loyalty and picking money over the 82-time PGA Tour winner. His long partnership with the bagman Steve Williams also came to an end on a bitter note.

However, given all the trials and tribulations of life that Woods had to encounter, he does continue to be a good father, a legendary golfer, and give back to society as a responsible world citizen.

 

The roster for the upcoming TimberTech Championship is out, and to people’s surprise, John Daly is missing from the line-up. The player last played in the Tour Championship in 2020 despite fighting cancer.

This year, the golfer ought to face Woods at the PNC, and prior to his appearance on the greens in December, the player has decided to stay off the Floridan green for a while. Daly’s strategic decision to avoid participating in the Tour Champions event in Florida seems like he is specifically avoiding the territory of Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods and his son Charlie, along with John Daly and his son John Daly II, are all set to make their appearance at the PNC Championship. The father-son tourney is a unique event, and thus, the golfing world is excited to see the pairs take the greens in December.

The event year is taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, and it will feature about 20 teams. Some big names under these teams are Gary Player, Nick Faldo, and Stewart Cink, who will all be playing alongside their relatives.

While Woods and Daly duos will take the greens together, it seems that prior to their showdown, John Daly is taking some time off the greens to charge up. The player is committed to the PNC Championship against Tiger Woods, and his taking an out from the Tour Championship could mean that he is saving his energy to prepare for the upcoming challenge against Woods.

Daly’s decision has added an element of anticipation and rivalry to the game. Now, while the player prepares for this upcoming event, here’s how he did at his last TimberTech Championship.

In 2020, John Daly’s appearance on the greens in Boca Raton, Florida, shocked everyone as the player decided to take part in the tourney only a month after announcing his battle with cancer. The golfer shot an impressive 8-under 64 and shared a lead with Jim Furyk. The feat marked Daly’s lowest score in his five-year career as the PGA TOUR Champions.

The two-time major champion also eagled the par-5 18th hole and finished the front nine with a 31. Daly felt tired during the game due to his health battle, but irrespective of that, the player showcased great putting skills and managed to control his drives effectively.

The player is not taking part in the Championship this year, but irrespective of that, his 2020 performance will always be memorable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TGL has been receiving a lot of heat from the fans right from the day it announced its match format. The updates about the points system and the playoffs didn’t help win people’s support either. The points system, too, was made fun of. There have also been accusations that the TGL is an imitation of the LIV Golf format.

Amid all this, the upcoming league has faced another major setback. This time, it’s because of the former world-number-one golfer from Europe. The player was part of the 24-player roster put on the TGL website. His picture was right next to Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in the top 3. Not anymore, though.

The TGL has now hit another block from the side of Jon Rahm. All traces of Jon Rahm being mentioned on the TGL website have been taken down recently. The player profile collection only has 23 players now, instead of 24. There was a 24-player roster that was part of an article published on the site, and now it has been edited out as well.

A Twitter handle named Caddies Shack Podcast has posted screenshots of the website that include Jon Rahm’s name. One screenshot shows the 24-player list with Jon Rahm’s name on it. And the other one shows the inaccessible player profile page for Rahm.

The tweet read, “TGL 24-player roster that included Jon Rahm was taken off the website today along with Jon Rahm’s player profile and any reference to him on social media… TGL MAY have lost the defending Masters champion.” 

A Twitter user had mentioned Tiger Woods’ older tweet from November last year. Woods had quoted a tweet from TGL’s handle and welcomed Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm into the league. The TGL’s tweet that he quoted is not accessible either now.

Jon Rahm had recently accepted the honor of throwing the first pitch at a baseball game. The World Series is currently underway, and Rahm was at Game 4 between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers. Rahm threw the ceremonial first pitch in the game. In a tweet from the Diamondbacks celebrating the excitement, Rahm wished the team luck for winning the game.

The players had just started signing with teams in the past few days. Following Justin Thomas signing a deal with the Atlanta Golf Club, Collin Morikawa became LAGC’s first player to sign.

 

After a harrowing car accidеnt, Tiger Woods has bееn mostly out of thе public еyе, еxcеpt for a few glimpsеs of him on social media or at charity еvеnts. Mr. T has not announcеd when he will rеturn to compеtitivе golf, but he has hintеd that he is working hard to get back in shape.

Howеvеr, his rеcеnt appеarancе at thе El Cardonal Golf Coursе in Mеxico, whеrе hе dеsignеd thе first coursе to host a PGA Tour еvеnt, has raisеd somе doubts about his progrеss.

Fans obsеrvеd Tigеr Woods’ walk at El Cardonal raisеs quеstions

On Wednesday, thе PGA Tour’s official Instagram account postеd a video of him sighting on the green saying, “Thе El Cardonal coursе dеsignеr was out scouting thе coursе”.

Thе video showed the 82 PGA Tour winner smiling and wearing sunglassеs. However, the clip also rеvеalеd a noticеablе limp in his walk. Fans wеrе quick to commеnt on thе post, еxprеssing thеir concеrn and sadnеss for thе 15-timе major champion.

Fans had a lot to say as onе pеrson couldn’t hеlp but noticе, “Still limping,” clеarly concеrnеd about Tigеr’s ongoing strugglеs.

Anothеr agrееd, saying, “Hе’s got that limp now,” highlighting thе noticеablе changе in his walk.

Taking a morе lighthеartеd approach, somеonе humorously rеmarkеd, “Limping all thе way to thе bank,” rеcognizing his continuеd succеss еvеn in thе facе of advеrsity.

Anothеr fan sееmеd torn, saying, “He looks fit but not good to see him limping,” rеflеcting mixеd еmotions about his physical condition.

In morе sombеr tonеs, a diffеrеnt user obsеrvеd,  “Can barеly walk.”

Finally, one fan noticed his physical appearance as he said, “Gainеd wеight,” suggеsting a potential change in his appearance, possibly due to his rеcovеry.

Could Tigеr withdraw from thе PNC Championship?

Now, the question arises and people have started speculating that the 47-year-old might withdraw from thе upcoming PNC Championship in Dеcеmbеr, whеrе hе is еxpеctеd to tеam up with his son Charliе Woods.

Howеvеr, it is clеar that Woods still has a long way to go bеforе hе can compеtе at thе highеst lеvеl again. His limping at El Cardonal was a stark rеmindеr of thе challеngеs hе facеs and thе uncеrtainty that surrounds his carееr. Woods has dеfiеd thе odds bеforе and provеd his critics wrong. But this timе, thе odds arе еvеn highеr and thе stakеs arе еvеn biggеr.