Fans praised Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new TGL golf league after tuning into the first night of the new format on ESPN.
The league kicked off with New York taking on The Bay at Florida’s state-of-the-art SoFi Center on Tuesday night, and immediately the league had fans hooked.
With creators Woods and McIlroy watching from the stands, the first matchup saw the likes of Xander Schauffele, Rickie Fowler and Matt Fitzpatrick take on Shane Lowry, Ludvig Aberg and Wyndham Clark.
While fans in the arena cheered and booed every shot, those watching on television at home took to social media to give their opinion, and it was remarkably positive for the league’s first night.
“I totally agree with TGL. This is amazing!” one wrote, while another added: “This is great… I love the fast game!”
Elsewhere, one commented that ‘if they don’t rent those facilities to people, they’re missing out!’
TGL kicked off with much fanfare in Florida on Tuesday and fans loved ESPN’s coverage.
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods hope to find a winner with their new futuristic format
Fans praised the drama and excitement of the fast-paced new format of indoor sport.
Fans took to social media to voice their opinion and most of the reactions were positive.
Some were more divided, with one admitting, “This TGL thing is either really cool or really dumb, I’m not sure which.” It may be both.
To the delight of fans inside the arena in Palm Beach Gardens, the action was fast and fluid, with The Bay racing to a huge early lead thanks to a series of big moments, including a monster putt by Aberg that raised the roof of SoFi. Center.
“The only thing better than TGL is Ludvig Aberg,” one fan wrote, while another added: “Ludvig Aberg could be TGL’s breakout star.”
The incredible and futuristic SoFi Center will host some of the best golfers in the world.
La Bahía took a big early lead over New York in TGL’s debut match on Tuesday.
Ludvig Aberg is already being labeled a ‘breakout star’ after sinking a series of huge putts
ESPN will broadcast the tournament every Tuesday night, with six teams competing for the SoFi Cup.
Woods’ Jupiter Links will make their debut next Tuesday against Tommy Fleetwood and Collin Morikawa’s Los Angeles Golf Club.
McIlroy’s Boston Common makes its first appearance in late January in Week 4 of the tournament, taking on Woods in a blockbuster finish to the first month.