Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy launch 'tech-infused' event inside stadium to rival LIV
dailystar.co.ukTiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have launched a "tech-infused" golf event inside a stadium to rival the LIV Golf Tour.The duo announced the new series, called TGL, on Tuesday and plan to build a custom arena to house the giant virtual golf course which will be used during matches.
The series will see six teams of three players compete in televised two-hour events on Monday nights, with a planned start date of January 2024.TGL will be played alongside the current PGA Tour schedule and run for 15 rounds of matches in front of packed crowds of golf fans.READ MORE: Paige Spiranac dubbed 'hottest woman on Earth' after latest photoshootThe format will see players hit shots into a giant video screen golf simulator, before their shots fly onto the virtual green inside the custom-built stadium.Discussing the new series, Woods explained, via The Sun: “TGL is the next evolution within professional golf, and I am committed to helping lead it into the future.“Embracing technology to create this unique environment gives us the ability to move our sport into prime time on a consistent basis alongside so many of sports’ biggest events.Which players do you want to see in TGL?
Let us know in the comments section below.“We all know what it’s like to be in a football stadium or a basketball arena where you can watch every play, every minute of action unfold right in front of you.“It’s something that inherently isn’t possible in traditional golf — and an aspect of TGL that will set it apart and appeal to a new generation of fans.”McIlroy and Woods are the first players to sign up for the TGL series after their company, TMRW Sports, partnered with the PGA to launch the new event.“TGL will tap into the appeal of team golf within an exciting,.
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