Rory McIlroy’s long-time friend and solo music artist, Niall Horan has taken up part ownership in the Northern Irishman’s TGL club, Boston Common.
Horan’s Greenbridge Ventures will back Boston in the new tech-infused league alongside Fenway Sports Group and McIlroy’s own Symphony Ventures, with the former One Direction singer also serving as an ambassador for the team and bringing his combined social-media following of 72 million on board.
After meeting McIlroy in Sydney, Australia during 2014, the Irish singer – who is a huge golf fan himself and recently held a handicap of eight – has gone on to caddy for McIlroy at The Masters Par 3 contest, famously falling over while carrying the four-time Major winner’s clubs.
Horan has also travelled around the world to support McIlroy at various events, including the Ryder Cup and Dubai Desert Classic – as well as playing alongside the Northern Irishman in several Pro-Ams.
In a statement on Boston Common’s website, Horan said: “Golf has been a lifelong passion of mine and I’m thrilled to be part of this exciting new venture alongside my investment group Greenbridge Ventures in partnership with Fenway Sports Group and Rory, who has been a longtime friend.
“I can’t wait to experience team golf in this unique format that merges technology with green grass play. Being able to combine my love for the game and my friendship with Rory into a relationship that helps launch a new concept in golf is truly special. It’s a fantastic opportunity and I think this new league backed by both Tiger Woods and Rory and team will bring a fresh perspective to the sport I adore.”
TGL will feature six teams of four players taking it in turns to hit shots into a giant simulator screen, finishing out the hole in the real-space short-game area which includes an adaptable green complex inside the bespoke SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
The inaugural season – which begins in January 2025 following a year’s delay – will include 15 matches per team, plus the end-of-term playoffs, in two-hour primetime slots on ESPN and ESPN+ at the start of the week.
Six teams are slated to compete next year, with Boston taking on Atlanta Drive GC, Jupiter Links GC, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club and the Bay Golf Club. Among those teams,…
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