The TGL reaches its third week, and it features one team making its second appearance against an opponent making its debut.
New York Golf Club faced The Bay Golf Club in the first-ever TGL match, but it was the Ludvig Aberg-inspired opposition who claimed a comprehensive 9-2 victory.
Thankfully for New York, its chance to make amends comes just two weeks after that disappointment, with the team taking on Atlanta Drive GC on Tuesday 21 January.
As usual, the action will take place inside the custom-built SoFi Center in Florida, with coverage on primetime TV. Also like the first two contests, play will take place over 15 holes across an approximately two-hour period, with the two line-ups of three driving into a 64-foot by 46-foot simulator as well as utilizing three virtual greens and 3,800 square feet of putting space.
As for the format, the opening nine holes will see each team compete in an alternate shot format before they come up against an opponent over two holes through the remaining six holes of singles.
Overall, there will be 15 regular season matches in the inaugural TGL season with each team playing the other five once in a round-robin system.
Following the last of those contests, which will take place on 4 March between Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links GC and Atlanta Drive GC, the season heads for the playoffs.
That phase will feature the top four teams playing in two semifinals matches. The two winners then progress to the finals, which will be played on 24 and 25 March as they compete for the SoFi Cup.
The third contest comes a week after Los Angeles Golf Club claimed a commanding 12-1 win over Jupiter Links. If New York is to make amends for its defeat in the TGL opener, it will need to do so without the talismanic Xander Schauffele, who is not in the line-up, with his team citing a “medical issue” for his absence. Instead, the line-up will comprise Matt Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler and Cameron Young, who will make his TGL debut.
As for New York’s opponents, Atlanta Drive’s roster looks strong, featuring two-time Major winner Justin Thomas, World No.12 Patrick Cantlay and eight-time PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel. Lucas Glover, who won the 2009 US Open, is the one to miss out against New York.
Despite the blow of losing Schauffele, New York still boasts considerable…
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