TGL, the innovative mixed-reality golf tour led by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, is delaying its start by one year. The league was just five weeks away from opening when the air-supported dome at the SoFi Centre in Florida collapsed due to a power outage. A representative for TGL noted that they are currently assessing the damage to see how it affects their schedule, though they emphasized that no one was hurt and the technology was not damaged. Construction and other work on-site are still moving forward.
TGL, the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy-led mixed-reality circuit that was supposed to start in five weeks has been delayed a year due to major damage to the league’s arena. The air-supported dome of TGL’s SoFi Centre in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla, collapsed last week due to a power outage, according to TGL officials. At this time, while we assess the damage, it is too early to determine the impact on our timelines, stated a TGL representative. No one was hurt, and no technology was harmed. Other work on the job site is ongoing, he added.
The league's debut is now rescheduled for 2025. According to the Sports Business Journal, a brief delay of a few months was impossible because ESPN, which holds the broadcasting rights, could not adjust its primetime windows to accommodate a slight shift in the calendar.
On Monday, a TGL spokesperson explained that the decision to move the season to early 2025 came after extensive talks with key stakeholders, including the players, the six ownership groups, PGA Tour leadership, and commercial partners such as ESPN, SoFi, and Palm Beach State College. This conclusion was reached after weighing construction timelines, player availability, and the broader sports television schedule.
Despite the setback with the arena, the league remains bullish about TGL's future. The spokesperson mentioned that they will keep the momentum going and continue to engage fans and players until the new start date. They are already refining their plans and believe this extra time will actually result in a superior final product.
Tiger Woods shared his continued support in a statement, noting that he has always believed in the TGL concept. He expressed that despite the necessary adjustments to the timeline caused by last week's events, he is entirely confident that the committed players will successfully bring this vision to life for golf fans worldwide.
Rory McIlroy admitted that the delay brings a mix of disappointment and anticipation, though he stressed that the most important thing is that no one was injured. He believes that while the news is frustrating, the extra time will allow the league to regroup and come back even stronger. Reports suggest the league is now aiming for a similar January launch window in 2025.