Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, through the creation of TGL in collaboration with the PGA Tour, have clearly demonstrated their great ambitions for this project.
Public reactions regarding this tech-based league were divided. On the one hand (it seems to be the majority) we have those who pointed out that this project is a great thing for modern golf and an opportunity to step into the new future of the world of golf. On the other hand, there are golf fans, especially older ones, who oppose the innovations in the world of golf, believing that it spoils the tradition and essence of this sport.
Who won and how much money did Tiger and Rory McIlroy made?
Atlanta Drive GC team confirmed their dominance last night, achieving victory in the first season of this competition. The Atlanta team thus earned 9 million dollars, which will be divided among the four members of the team. On the other hand, their opponent in the final, New York won 4.5 million dollars.
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy did not earn such a huge amount of money playing in this competition. Tiger earned $437,500, while his team earned $1.75 million.
Rory McIlroy won even less, 375,000 dollars to be exact.
Other teams also earned solid sums of money, and there is no doubt that the prize fund will be bigger and bigger in the coming years. Tiger and Rory have serious ambitions when it comes to TGL, aiming to make this story as great as possible in the future.
Looking at the reactions of the players and fans, it seems that most of them were delighted with the first season, although many were a bit afraid of how everything would look like.
TGL was an opportunity to see a different side of golf, get to know top golfers we've been watching on the big stage for years, and enjoy their skills.
Woods sent a clear message last night congratulating Atlanta on a great victory and the players of this team.
