Boston Common Golf ends their losing streak in the TGL with an eagle on the final hole against Los Angeles Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy and his team Boston Common Golf shone for the first time on Saturday at the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) held at the SoFi Center in Palm Gardens Beach, Florida, defeating the Los Angeles Golf Club. Previously winless in any TGL duels last season, Boston Common Golf finally broke the streak. In addition to McIlroy, the winning team included American Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjörnsen, who stepped in as a substitute for Australian Adam Scott and Japanese Hideki Matsuyama, both absent due to scheduling conflicts. The Los Angeles Golf Club also fielded prominent players: Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa, and Sahith Theegala represented the California team.
TGL: Thorbjörnsen Decides Thriller with Eagle Putt
Only on the final hole did TGL rookie Michael Thorbjörnsen clinch the tight match with a 4.5-meter eagle putt, securing a 7:5 victory for Boston Common Golf. Rory McIlroy commented, \”It took a long time for Keegan and me to finally win again,\” adding, \”Many good shots, lots of birdies and eagles, but also risky putts and close mistakes. It was back and forth. Definitely fun to play.\”
The match started with nine holes in the triple format, featuring six birdies, two eagles, and points on seven holes, resulting in a 4:4 tie. On the 8th hole, Boston Common Golf recovered from a one-point deficit through a hammer throw accepted by the Los Angeles Golf Club and a consequent birdie, earning two points. The final point gained by Los Angeles during the triples was no longer a threat.
The singles matches were initially balanced until Boston Common Golf took the lead from the 12th hole onwards thanks to an eagle putt by Michael Thorbjörnsen. The next two holes ended in draws despite hammer throws, leaving the score at 6:5 before the final hole. Though a draw was still possible, 24-year-old Thorbjörnsen confidently sank the last putt for eagle, sealing the victory.
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Thorbjörnsen also became the first TGL player to sink four putts from over three meters in a single match, closing the gap to his teammates and Ryder Cup rivals McIlroy and Keegan Bradley. He played a key role in the team’s comprehensive victory at the Palm Beach State College campus.
Hammer Strategy as Key to Success
Boston Common Golf secured their success through a targeted hammer strategy