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TGL: Atlanta Drive GC Extends Winning Streak Against The Bay GC

TGL: Atlanta Drive GC Extends Winning Streak Against The Bay GC
On hole 13, Billy Horschel sinks the final birdie putt in the TGL match. (Photo: TGL Media Hub)

Atlanta Drive GC wins an exciting TGL match 7-4 against The Bay GC, maintaining their undefeated streak.

The roles before the third match of the new TGL season were clear: defending champions Atlanta Drive GC came into the SoFi Center with a winning start, while The Bay Golf Club was about to play its first match of the season. After 15 holes, the final score was 7-4. The decisive advantage was secured by the team featuring Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay, and substitute Chris Gotterup mostly in the singles format, where Atlanta took four out of six possible points. After an even start, Atlanta took control from hole 11. “We come in, train, play our game — it works,” said Horschel. Even without the injured Justin Thomas, the team performed well, showing the depth of their squad. This was their ninth win out of the last ten TGL matches — an impressive record.

TGL: Gotterup Brings Atlanta Back Into The Game

For the second consecutive time, Chris Gotterup appeared on the scoreboard for Atlanta, once again playing a key role. After a scoreless start on hole 1, he put Atlanta ahead on hole 2 with a par putt from nearly nine feet. The Bay responded quickly by using the hammer on the next holes, taking a 2-1 lead. The first clear momentum shift came on hole 6, known as “Alpine”. After The Bay had evened the score, Gotterup chipped in for eagle, bringing Atlanta back on par. Even though The Bay did not use the hammer, the emotional impact was felt: the match was tied. “I try to see as much as possible on the greens — with all the lights it’s not easy,” Gotterup said later. “But when you make putts like that, you know what to expect.”