Tiger Woods Debuts in TGL With Enthusiastic Flair

Woods' TGL debut features spirited play and banter with Serena
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Posted Jan 15, 2025 8:43 AM CST
Tiger Woods Debuts in TGL With Enthusiastic Flair
Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian stand during player introductions before a match between Los Angeles Golf Club and Jupiter Links Golf Club, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.   (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Tiger Woods made his much-anticipated debut in the TGL on Tuesday night, marking a new chapter for indoor golf. Entering to "Eye of the Tiger," Woods joined Kevin Kisner and Max Homa on the Jupiter Links Golf Club team. They faced Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa, and Sahith Theegala of the Los Angeles Golf Club. Despite the lopsided loss—Jupiter fell 12-1—Woods maintained a lighthearted demeanor, saying, "We were entertaining."

The made-for-TV event, featuring a mix of alternate shot and singles play over 15 holes, took place at Palm Beach State College's SoFi Center. Serena Williams, who has ties to both Woods and the Los Angeles team, watched. Woods showcased some classic moments but also struggled, notably missing some key putts and sending a wedge shot into the water. Yet he remained positive about the innovative indoor format: nine holes of alternate shot triples play, followed by six holes of singles play—two holes for each player on each team.

Both Woods and Serena Williams were enthusiastic about this new golf spectacle, likening its dynamic atmosphere to that of tennis and basketball. The arena saw spirited exchanges and moments of humor, such as when Kevin Kisner's shot comically ricocheted. Woods, showing no physical limitation post-injury, reflected on the experience, noting he'll continue to entertain: "The walking's not the issue. My game's not any good." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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