New holes, bigger green, more cameras and team signature holes: ‘We’re playing a high-tech video game,’ says Billy Horschel.
It’s game time: The Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL) kicks off its second season today at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The season runs through March 3 and opens with a rematch of the inaugural final, where Atlanta Drive edged out New York on the final hole to claim the first indoor title.
Tiger Woods mic’d up for Jupiter Links GC
The six teams remain unchanged, but superstar and TGL co-owner Tiger Woods, along with Atlanta’s Justin Thomas, will sit out for now due to back surgery recovery. Woods has promised to be present at every Jupiter Links GC match starting January 13, equipped with a microphone. Expect the 15-time major champion to chime in with commentary—how entertaining will the GOAT be as a host?
Tech upgrades and signature holes
Several technical upgrades mark the new season. The putting green has expanded by 150 square meters to nearly 500, allowing for 12 pin positions instead of seven. Two larger bunkers remain, while the smallest was removed. TGL now uses 608 actuators to simulate slopes and breaks. ‘The green is easier to read now,’ says Wyndham Clark of The Bay. ‘That benefits the best putters among us.’
Artificial turf fibers now point inward, meaning every chip is into the grain. ‘That adds excitement for viewers,’ Clark adds. ‘We can do anything with the ball.’
Virtual Eye and SmartPin Cam return
The SoFi Center now boasts 79 cameras and an enhanced Virtual Eye system for better shot tracking and ball roll visualization. The award-winning SmartPin Cam is back, offering 360-degree live views from the pin’s perspective. With entertainment as the core goal, TGL is doubling down on tech to boost TV ratings and social media engagement—especially when Woods is involved.
Each team now has a unique signature hole. The Bay’s ‘Bay Breaker’ features redwoods and San Francisco’s skyline. New York’s ‘Big Apple’ is played against a Manhattan backdrop with Lady Liberty in view. Atlanta’s ‘Fore-O-Fore’ showcases the city’s skyline. Gil Hanse’s ‘Stone & Steeple’ includes a church and cemetery, reminding players that errant shots may not survive. As Billy Horschel puts it: ‘We have holes like on a real course—and some you’d only see in a video game.’