The TGL, presented by SoFi, offers a unique take on golf with its innovative match format. Unlike traditional golf, TGL matches are held in a state-of-the-art indoor arena known as the SoFi Center and feature a rotating turntable and undulating green. The format divides each match into two sessions: Triples and Singles.
Each TGL match is played over 15 holes, split between the two sessions. The first session, Triples, covers holes 1 to 9 and involves a team-focused 3-vs-3 alternate shot format. Each player rotates shots during each hole, requiring strategic decisions about who plays which shot. “Triples isn’t just about hitting great shots—it’s about chemistry,” the release notes.
The second session, Singles, consists of six holes of one-on-one match play from holes 10 to 15. Players compete head-to-head for two holes against an opponent from the opposing team. This part of the game is where individual skills come to the forefront and often determines the outcome of the match.
Scoring in TGL is straightforward: each hole is worth one point, with teams having three opportunities per match to use a “Hammer” to increase a hole’s value by one point. If tied after 15 holes, teams go into overtime with a closest-to-the-pin competition.
Season 1 highlighted some key performances and strategies within these formats. The Bay Golf Club excelled in Triples through effective teamwork and coordination. A notable moment involved Min Woo Lee chipping in for victory after teammate Wyndham Clark suggested using a wedge instead of a putter.
In Singles play, Billy Horschel stood out by scoring more points than any other player during the regular season for Atlanta Drive. His performance was crucial in high-pressure situations such as securing critical points during finals.
Lineup selection plays an essential role in both formats, involving strategic choices based on player strengths and course setup for Triples or favorable head-to-head pairings for Singles.
Collin Morikawa from LAGC shared insights on team dynamics: “Look, with the team you just get in a rhythm… You just feed off that energy.”
Overall, Season 1 demonstrated how teams could build early leads or stage comebacks through strategic gameplay across both formats.
