Live updates, highlights of New York vs. Bay Golf

On January 8, 2025By Littum

TGL, a new tech-infused golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, kicked off its inaugural season Tuesday after more than a year’s delay.

Bay Golf Club, consisting of Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark and Shane Lowry, defeated New York GC, consisting of Matt Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele, at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Each match consists of 15 holes divided into two segments. The first session featured a 3-on-3 alternate stroke format known as “triples,” in which three players from each team alternated strokes across nine holes. In the final six holes, each golfer went head-to-head with a player from the opposing team in the “singles” phase of the competition.

Here’s everything you need to know, including the best highlights and results from TGL’s debut match.

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Hole no. 12: Schauffele bumped his head with Åberg

Schauffele from New York GC couldn’t get anything going on hole no. 12 (par-3, 200 yards). After a particularly rough shot that completely overshot the green, the crowd began to boo. “I wanted to boo me too,” said Schauffele, who conceded the hole to Åberg. Bay Golf Club now leads 9-1.

Hole no. 11: Clark defeats Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick of New York GC met Clark of Bay Golf Club on hole no. 11 (par-4, 535 yards). Fitzpatrick had an opportunity to win New York GC’s second point of the night, but his eight-foot putt circled the hole. Bay Club is up 8-1.

Hole no. 10: Lowry wins first face-off vs. Fowler

The competition switches to the “singles” segment, where one player from each team goes head-to-head on each hole. Fowler of New York GC met Lowry of Bay Golf Club on hole no. 10 (par-5, 616 yards).

Fowler incurred a one-stroke penalty after landing out of bounds on his first stroke. He was never able to recover.

Meanwhile, Lowry quickly made hole no. 10. He landed in the rough on his first shot, found the fairway on his next shot and ended up on the green on his third shot. He attempted a 10-foot putt, but Fowler dropped the flag to interfere with his putt. Bay Golf Club birdied the hole to go up 7-1 over New York GC and win the match.

Hole no. 9: New York GC finally on the board

New York GC went into hole no. 9 for no points, but they had some luck on their side. Fitzpatrick hit a chip shot that looked set to end up in the rough, but the ball bounced back toward the green and ended up just yards from the hole. New York GC picked up their first point trailing Bay Golf Club 6-1.

Hole no. 8: Tie

Both teams had the opportunity to take hole no. 8 (Par-4, 528-yard). Lowry of Bay Golf Club missed a 16-foot putt for birdie, while Fowler of New York GC narrowly missed a 16-foot chip shot for birdie. Both teams holed the putt on the next stroke to even the hole.

Hole no. 7: Bay Golf Club cashes in on hammer; ahead 6-0

We have another hammer. New York GC dropped the gavel flag in front of hole no. 7 (par-3, 235-yard hole). Bay Golf Club took advantage and added to their total score after Åberg knocked down a five-foot putt to win the hole. They lead 6-0.

Hole no. 6: Tie

Both teams conceded putts to tie hole no. 6 (Par-4, 474 yards). Bay Golf Club still leads 5-0.

Hole no. 5: Åberg birdies to give Bay Golf Club points

Two strokes. That’s all Bay Golf Club needed to win hole no. 5 (Par-3, 179 yards). New York GC was close to its first point, but Åberg hit a 32-foot putt to birdie the hole. Bay Golf Club now leads 5-0.

Hole no. 4: Bay Golf Club 4, New York GC 0

Bay Golf Club rolls. The team, consisting of Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark and Ludvig Åberg, picked up their fourth straight point on hole no. 4 — a Par-5, 582-yard hole named “Boomerang”. Lowry drained a four-foot putt to win the hole. New York GC had an opportunity to get on the board, but Fowler missed a 10-foot putt to the right.

Hole no. 3: Bay Golf Club leads 3-0

We have our first hammer! Wyndham Clark of the Bay Golf Club threw a yellow hammer flag on hole no. 3 (Par-3, 188 yards) before his putt, instantly doubling the value of the hole. No pressure, right? Although the stakes were high, Clark sank a seven-foot putt to give Bay Golf Club not one but two points for an early 3-0 lead over New York GC.

Hole no. 2: Tie

Hole no. 2 — a par-5, 590-yard hole called “Pick Yer Plunder” — ended in a tie after both teams missed putts on the physical green. Fitzpatrick had an opportunity to win the hole for New York GC and even par, but he missed a 12-foot putt. Bay Golf Club leads 1-0.

Bay Golf Club first started on hole no. 1 — a Par-4, 377-yard hole called “The Plank”. Lowry led his team off with a 280-yard drive on the simulator screen. Clark landed the next shot on the green and Åberg put the ball into the physical green zone to give Bay Golf Club the first point over New York GC.

When is the TGL match between New York GC vs. Bay Golf Club?

The debut TGL match between New York Golf Club and The Bay Golf Club is scheduled for Tuesday and will start at 9:00 PM ET at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

How to watch the TGL match between New York GC vs. Bay Golf Club

The TGL match between New York Golf Club and The Bay Golf Club will be televised nationally on ESPN with streaming available on ESPN+.

Live streaming is also available on Fubo, which has a free trial period.

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New York Golf Club are favorites to defeat The Bay Golf Club, according to BetMGM.

Odds from Tuesday 7 January

Moneyline: New York Golf Club (-125); The Bay Golf Club (+100)

Here’s the order for “triples,” the 3-on-3 alternate shot format used for the first nine holes:

New York GC: Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele
The Bay Golf Club: Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark, Ludvig Åberg

In the “singles” phase of the competition, each golfer will go head-to-head with a player from the opposing team through the final six holes. Here are the matchups:

Boston Common Golf is favored to win the inaugural season, according to BetMGM. Here are the remaining odds for the season.

Boston Common Golf (+350)
Los Angeles Golf Club (+400)
New York Golf Club (+400)
The Bay Golf Club (+400)
Atlanta Drive GC (+450)
Jupiter Links Golf Club (+800)

Golf week: New York GC to beat The Bay Golf Club

Riley Hamel writes: “It’s hard to be sure with a pick until you see how these games are going to play out, but I think this league is perfect for guys like Rickie Fowler. Talk some trash, hit some shots, count some more. I’ll take the favorites this time, New York Golf Club at -125.”

Covers.com: Bay Golf wins first game

Neil Parker writes: “Still, I like the underdog Bay Golf Club because I peg Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark and Shane Lowry just behind Schauffele and well ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick and Rickie Fowler.

“Additionally, the gap between Schauffele and Aberg is small, and Aberg and Clark just topped both Schauffele and Fitzpatrick at Sentry. I also like Bay Golf Club’s overall ball-striking prowess more over the past year.”

Sports Illustrated: Bay GC wins season

Iain MacMillan writes: “Los Angeles GC and Boston Common GC have all four members of the team in the top 50 in the world, but both teams also sit at the top of the odds list with much shorter odds than we can get with The Bay GC at +460 .

“With alternate shooting playing a significant role in the outcome of games, I’d much rather bet on a team with depth than one that is top-heavy.”

TGL stands for TMRW Golf League, a reference to TMRW Sports, the name of the company that Woods, McIlroy and Mike McCarley founded to get the league and several other projects off the ground.

It’s a new one tech-infused golf league in partnership with the PGA Tour, designed to combine the latest in golf technology with personal competition. It will include a shot clock, timeouts and both team and individual match play. –Steve Gardner

Yes. Woods’ TGR Ventures owns Jupiter Links Golf Club and Woods is on the team list with Max Homa, Tom Kim and Kevin Kisner. — Mark Giannotto

The technology-infused TGL will debut with a matchup between New York Golf Club and Bay Golf Club at the SoFi Center. Spanning over 250,000 square feet, this facility is a state-of-the-art technology center located on the campus of Palm Beach State College. The new facility can accommodate around 1,500 fans spread over three golf courses. — Elizabeth Flores

Each TGL match is a competitive showcase of skill and strategy, consisting of two intense sessions. The first session is a nine-hole, 3-on-3 alternate-shot format known as “triples”. In the second session, golfers compete in singles, going head-to-head over six holes, with each player playing two holes. A shot clock set at 40 seconds adds to the pressure, as any violation of the shot clock results in a one-stroke penalty.

Each hole is worth one point. If the teams are tied at the end of regulation, the game will go to overtime. During overtime, players compete head-to-head and the team that lands their shot closest to the stick will be declared the winner. — Elizabeth Flores

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