The newly launched golf league, conceptualized by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, made its debut last week combining traditional golf with indoor simulated technology. The league, known for its arena golf format, has garnered praise from players like Castro who has spent hours testing at the facility and was present for the first match.
The league’s first broadcast drew an average of 919,000 viewers on ESPN, outperforming a preceding basketball game and even the PGA Tour’s season opener. The league takes place at the SoFi Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, featuring a unique format of nine holes of three-man alternate shot followed by six holes of head-to-head singles play.
With a 40-second shot clock and a pressure aspect called “the hammer,” the league promises excitement for both golf and sports fans. The SoFi Center itself is an impressive arena with advanced technology and a high-def screen allowing players to hit their tee shots and approaches into a large screen.
The league’s teams, including the Atlanta Drive owned by Arthur Blank, feature top players such as Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, and Lucas Glover. The team’s schedule includes matches against clubs like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.
Overall, the new golf league promises an exciting and innovative approach to the game, with unique hole designs and competitive gameplay that has already garnered attention and praise in the sports world. Fans can look forward to more matches and intense competition in the weeks to come.
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