Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new golf league TGL gets fresh boost as UK TV partner confirmed
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Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL – an indoor, tech-infused golf league that will launch next month – has announced a TV rights deal with Sky Sports. Sky has become the exclusive broadcast partner of TGL for its first two seasons, holding the rights for the UK and Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. ESPN holds the broadcast rights for the United States.
TGL, founded by Woods and McIlroy's company TMRW Sports, is a six-team league made up of 24 of the PGA Tour's top stars. The league will host its inaugural event at its bespoke SoFi Center arena in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in the early hours of January 8.
"TGL is such an exciting and innovative new format that both existing and new golf fans can enjoy, and we’re delighted to be part of the TGL journey from the start, bringing fans even closer to some of the greatest golf stars," Sky Sports' director of golf Jason Wessely said.
"We’re looking forward to working with TGL to make the tournament a truly entertaining viewing experience and are delighted to welcome TGL to Sky Sports, the home of golf.”. Mike McCarley, CEO of TMRW Sports, added: "As the media home of golf in the U.K. and Ireland, Sky Sports is the ideal home for TGL to reach fans who are accustomed to turning to Sky to find the best golfers in the world on Sky Sports platforms across Europe.
