Golf fans are somewhat skeptical and suspicious about TGL, feeling that this league cannot offer golf what it needs.
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The TGL was created by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, along with the PGA Tour. The project was supposed to start much earlier, but unexpected things happened, and we had to wait for the start of the 'revolution in the world of golf', as some call it.
The technological innovations presented by TGL are truly magnificent. Although it was originally expected that the fans of this project would be open to such things, looking at the reactions on social media, it can be noticed that there are many who are negatively disposed towards this type of innovation.
Reason?
Namely, golf fans are mostly an older population, which is not used to the evolution of this sport over the years. Older fans are closed to change, especially changes of this nature.
However, the imperative of TGL and the emphasis is not on the older population, but rather on attracting the younger population to follow golf.
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Did they succeed in that?
Looking at the ratings and progress in these few weeks, it seems that TGL has taken an important step towards attracting a younger audience.
Some are not sure that this is a good way and method to attract new generations to follow this sport, given the fear that golf could lose its essence in the next few years.
Tiger Woods' statements
Tiger Woods'statements from a few days ago, even though they were of a humorous nature, did not produce positive reactions, especially because some are not sure how serious this project is, and whether this project can really be what golf needs.
"We were entertaining," said Woods. "We hit a lot of shots, and I think the people here got to see how bad pros can be. It was just a boat-race, oh, my goodness, but we had a great time."
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In addition, the statements of other golfers are somewhat humorous, and it seems that the competitive spirit of a competition is lost with such statements. Of course, fans of this sport are different and have different tastes. Maybe this approach will bring benefits to Woods and others.
