TGL is coming to the ATL!
In the state of Georgia that contains the home of the Masters at the famed Augusta National, it seems only right that it should be represented by a team in the inaugural season of TGL.
With a rich sporting history that includes the Falcons, Braves and Hawks, Atlanta will now have its own golf team in the Drive – which is one of the six franchises from across the USA taking part in the new TGL venture backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
TGL will start on 9 January and will be played inside a purpose-built arena in Palm Beach, Florida in front of a live audience as well as being broadcast on ESPN.
Six teams of four players will battle it out in a unique matchplay format in TGL with holes being played partly on a simulator and partly on an actual short game area and putting green.
Atlanta Drive Golf Club will play against the other TGL teams in five regular-season matches, before four teams qualify for the postseason with semi-finals and a final championship series.
Atlanta Drive Golf Club Players
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- Justin Thomas
- Patrick Cantlay
- Billy Horschel
Justin Thomas was the first player signed to Atlanta Drive, with the two-time Major champion then joined by fellow Americans Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel and Lucas Glover.
One of just six players to win two Majors and 15 titles before turning 30, Thomas has also lifted the FedEx Cup title and Players Championship crown when amassing career winnings of over $54million.
“Atlanta and the state of Georgia have been the home to some of the biggest sporting events in the country and I’m excited to represent fans there as part of TGL and Atlanta Drive GC,” said Thomas.
“To be aligned with an owner like Arthur Blank and his incredible variety of businesses as they expand their golf portfolio, feels like a great fit for me.
“I promise our team will compete hard to win championships and have a lot of fun along the way. We will represent Atlanta in the best way possible while helping grow the game everywhere through this unique TGL format.”
Both Cantlay and Horschel are former FedEx Cup champions, while Glover won the US Open in 2009.
“I could not be more excited to join Atlanta Drive GC and represent Atlanta in TGL,” said Cantlay.
“The city of Atlanta has a rich golf history…
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