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Tiger Woods’ TGL Expands: Detroit Joins League with Motor City Golf Club

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL is heading to the Midwest: Starting in 2027, Detroit will be home to the newly announced Motor City Golf Club.

Detroit will join Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL as the league’s newest team. (Photo: Getty)

The TGL is growing – and its latest addition comes from a city with a deep-rooted sports legacy: Detroit. Starting in 2027, the Motor City Golf Club will tee it up as the seventh team in the tech-fueled golf league. Until now, the franchises have only entailed major metropolitan hubs like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. And now, Detroit brings the Midwest into the fold.

NFL Power Meets Next-Gen Golf

Backed by an ownership group steeped in pro sports pedigree, the Motor City Golf Club enters the TGL with serious muscle. Leading the charge is the Hamp family, long-time stakeholders in the NFL’s Detroit Lions. Michael and Peter Hamp, along with Kevin Kelleher and investment firm Middle West Partners, are at the forefront of the project. They’re joined by high-profile names such as Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos, and a dynamic group of investors from the tech, sports, and business worlds.

While TGL matches are played in a specialized indoor arena and not in each franchise’s hometown, the Detroit team is built to reflect the spirit and sports culture of the city. This isn’t just a golf team—it’s a symbol of Motor City pride.

New Name, Familiar Format

Motor City Golf Club becomes the seventh team in the TGL lineup, joining Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links GC, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and The Bay Golf Club. The league’s fast-paced format remains unchanged: three out of four PGA Tour players per team compete in each match, battling over 15 holes that blend high-tech driving simulations with real short-game play. Each event wraps in under two hours and is broadcast live on ESPN, complete with a roaring arena crowd.

What’s Next for Detroit’s Franchise?

Following the successful inaugural 2025 season — where Atlanta Drive GC clinched the first-ever TGL title — and an upcoming second season in 2026, Detroit will officially take to the tee in year three.

As for the player roster, branding, or team logo? That’s still under wraps. Details are expected in the coming months, but insiders say the choice of Detroit was no coincidence. With its deep sporting roots, engaged fanbase, and media-savvy market, the city was a natural fit for TGL’s first expansion move.