Tiger Woods teased golf fans with a behind-the-scenes look at his long-awaited fling with Rory McIlroy.
TGL, the technology-driven indoor circuit founded by Woods and McIlroy, will finally debut in the New Year and will air for the first time on January 7.
Despite raising concerns about his health earlier this month, Woods is set to play in the Tech League’s inaugural season with his team, Jupiter Links Golf Club, which is comprised of Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner along with the captain. , on January 14.
And, with less than a month to go until its launch, Woods shared a sneak peek of the high-tech setup inside the SoFi Center, a purpose-built stadium, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where the games will be held.
ESPN shared a clip of the 15-time Major winner testing out the simulator while shooting from one of three mats toward the giant screen with his host.
The clip increased excitement among golf fans, as many confessed they couldn’t wait to see the league in action.
Tiger Woods teased golf fans with a behind-the-scenes look at TGL Arena
Woods (pictured at Hero World Challenge) will compete in the league in the New Year
One golf fan took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to post: “This will be fun to bet on… Looking forward to the holes you create!”
“It actually looks kinda cool lol,” said another, while a third added: “I’m here for it,” with three fire emojis.
“At first I thought this idea was silly, but now I’m really excited to see it,” another confessed.
Woods has not played since being eliminated from the Open Championship at Royal Troon and subsequently underwent microdecompression surgery for a pinched nerve in his lower back in September.
But other fans took Woods’ form in front of the simulator as a positive update, as they seemed surprised by his ability so soon after surgery.
“Perfect time in the Tigers’ career to release this.” Can’t wait,’ one fan referenced Woods’ struggles on the course in recent years due to his health issues.
“That’s a great swing speed,” another added, praising the golf legend’s game.
“I thought she just had back surgery now that she’s rocking like that,” one shocked fan questioned, while another echoed, “Didn’t she just have back surgery?”
Golf fans were impressed with both the technology-packed course and the legend’s swing.
Woods sparked concern among golf fans earlier this month when he opted not to play in the Hero World Challenge.
‘No. Not really,” the 48-year-old admitted when asked if he was aiming to return to the field during his pre-tournament host press conference.
‘I’m just trying to test it progressively, keep progressing without activating it. I don’t want to have any setbacks, I just want to continue progressing and have the best possible opportunity for next year.
“I feel like I’m getting stronger, more flexible, but I have a long way to go to be able to compete against these guys.”
But it was later revealed that Woods will return next week as he continues the tradition of playing alongside his son Charlie in the PNC Championship.
Woods also told Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated that he should be ready for TGL’s debut in January.
The 15-match season-opening contest will see New York Golf Club, consisting of Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler and Cameron Young, take on The Bay Golf Club team of Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, Min Woo Lee and Shane . Lowry.
TGL is run by TMRW Sports, the business venture launched by Woods and McIlroy in summer 2022.
The league boasts a host of high-profile sponsors, including tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams, along with NBA superstar Steph Curry and the owners of the Liverpool and Boston Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group.