Boston Common Golf ends its 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) at the SoFi Center in Palm Gardens Beach, Florida, defeating the Los Angeles Golf Club. After failing to secure a single win last season, Boston Common Golf finally broke their curse. Alongside McIlroy, the winning team included American Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjörnsen, who stepped in for Australia’s Adam Scott and Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, both absent due to scheduling conflicts. The Los Angeles Golf Club also fielded notable players: Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa, and Sahith Theegala represented the California squad.
TGL: Thorbjörnsen Decides Thriller with Eagle Putt
Only on the final hole did TGL rookie Michael Thorbjörnsen clinch the close 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, numerous birdies and eagles, along with risky putts and narrow misses. It was back and forth, but definitely fun to play.\”
The duel 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 earned two points through a hammer throw accepted by Los Angeles Golf Club, followed by a birdie, erasing their one-point deficit. Los Angeles Golf Club’s last triple hole point did not change the outcome.
The singles initially remained even until Boston Common Golf took the lead on the 12th hole with an eagle putt by Thorbjörnsen. The following two holes ended tied despite hammer throws, bringing the score to 6-5 before the final hole. Though a tie was possible, the 24-year-old Thorbjörnsen confidently sank the final putt for an eagle to seal the victory.
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Thorbjörnsen also became the first TGL player to sink four putts over three meters in a single match, closing the gap with teammates and Ryder Cup rivals McIlroy and Bradley, contributing decisively to the team’s complete win at Palm Beach State College campus.
Hammer Strategy as Key to Success
Boston Common Golf’s success also relied on a targeted hammer strategy, securing three extra points. \”We follow a slightly different strategy when