Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL indoor golf league is finally set to begin after nearly two years of preparations.
The TGL will start in January, with PGA Tour players representing six teams from six different cities. The format sees players compete in two-hour weekly events.
Woods’ first match is during week two, and McIlroy will make his debut in week four at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Fans will undoubtedly be pleased to see the event finally get off the ground; however, spectators will be less than impressed after ticket prices were revealed.
TGL make mistake after ticket prices announced
After extortionate Ryder Cup ticket prices were announced, the TGL had an opportunity to make the event affordable for the average golf fan.
Unfortunately, the money grab shows no sign of letting up.
It’s been confirmed that it will cost $160 to attend each two-hour event in Florida, which is more expensive than most of golf’s majors.
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The cost of the TGL becomes even more ludicrous when comparing it to some of golf’s historical events.
The Masters, widely regarded as golf’s most prestigious and eagerly anticipated tournament, has a weekend entry cap of $140. Tickets for practice days cost $100. Crucially, access to Augusta National guarantees spectators a full day of action, as opposed to just two hours with the TGL.
As for LIV Golf, the breakaway league has marketed itself as being affordable for the average fan. The UK event at JCB saw fans enter for as little as £25. Meanwhile, the 2024 Open Championship saw fans pay £95-£100 for weekend entry, which is still considerably cheaper than Woods and McIlroy’s new venture.
The TGL organisers have failed to read the room and align prices with some of golf’s most significant events.
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