Tiger Woods made his debut in the tech-infused TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League) to the iconic tune of “Eye of the Tiger,” but it ended in disappointment for his team and fans. The 49-year-old Woods appeared with a plume of red smoke and his signature entrance song, leaving the crowd of 1,500 people at the Sofi Center in South Florida cheering.
However, despite his star power, Woods’ team was wiped out by LA Golf Club’s Justin Rose, who won 12-0. The loss left fans stunned, with Max Homa joking that Jupiter Links Golf Club might be kicked out of the league if they don’t turn it around.
Woods took the defeat in stride, showing off his trademark humor and humility. When asked about his performance on ESPN’s broadcast, he joked that his team “might not break 100” and even made light of his own struggles with bunker shots.
The loss has raised concerns about Woods’ ability to compete at the highest level due to a recent back operation. The 15-time major winner expressed doubts about playing in next month’s Genesis Invitational, which is close to home for him.
Woods showed compassion for those affected by the devastating wildfires near his home in California, saying that his focus should be on supporting those struggling rather than worrying about tournaments.
The debut was a mixed bag, with Woods bringing out other high-profile names, including Florida governor Ron DeSantis and his son Charlie. Despite the disappointment, fans are eagerly awaiting Thursday’s release of audience figures for the first match.
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