New TGL League Could Already Be Expanding To New Venues Outside Of Florida

In the fast-changing world of professional golf, TGL exploded onto the scene with big ratings and significant fan interest. 

READ: TGL Draws More-Than-Respectable Ratings During Debut, Outperforms PGA Tour Weekend Broadcast

The new format, where three professional golfers on each team compete against each other in an indoor, timed event, has already proven to be compelling and significantly faster than a traditional golf broadcast. Based in Florida at the SoFi Center, TGL offers an opportunity for in-person attendance as well. 

And the head of the new venture has already confirmed that they have their sights set on expansion to other states. 

"We’re living in a world where everything that’s ever been produced is available to watch. So how are you going to be able to cut through when someone has the choice of everything?" Mike McCarley, co-founder of TMRW Sports with Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, per Sports Business Journal.

SBJ also reported that officials from TMRW, which runs TGL, have already toured potential new expansion sites in Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Southern California.
 

New TGL league facility in Florida, where officials are already considering expansion to other states. GREG LOVETT/PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Initial conversations also included Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, Rahm being one of the biggest draws and names in professional golf. But both flipped from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf, a decision that meant the end of their participation in TGL.

McCarley wouldn't definitively confirm whether those players, or other LIV players, would be included in future seasons, but did say that they have discussed it as a potential option down the road. 

"Oh yeah. Yes, absolutely," he said. "But