Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are bringing modern technology to the royal and ancient game with TGL, a team-based golf league played over 15 holes that combines an oversized simulator with actual shots to a tech-infused green that can change contours depending on the shot.
Fourteen months after it was announced, and two months before TGL launches at newly constructed SoFi Center in Florida, the league on Tuesday provided details on just what it is and how it works.
The opening nine holes will be called “triples” - alternate shot for the three players, with one point awarded for winning a hole, no carryovers if there is a tie. The final six holes will be singles, with each team member playing two holes. “You combine history and credibility with a new access to golf, and I think it broadens the fan base … making golf relevant to new groups of people in new ways.”
As for the actual competition, it starts with a tee shot from one of two areas - 35 yards away or 20 yards away from a screen that is 64 feet by 46 feet, roughly 20 times the size of a standard simulator. The ball needs to be in the air for a half-second before hitting the massive screen for all the data to register and simulate the shot.
Don’t get the idea they will be playing Pebble Beach or Riviera. Top golf course designers have pitched in to help design the holes.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Justin Thomas joining tech-infused golf league's Atlanta Drive GCTwo-time major championship winner Justin Thomas is joining Atlanta Drive GC, one of the six teams in TGL presented by Sofi, the tech-infused golf league being developed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, the franchise announced Tuesday.
Leer más »
Magic Johnson reaches billionaire status. He joins Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, LeBron JamesLakers legend Magic Johnson is the fourth athlete to be worth $1 billion, according to Forbes, joining Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and LeBron James.
Leer más »
Magic Johnson becomes the 4th athlete billionaire, according to ForbesMagic Johnson, 64, becomes the fourth athlete to earn billionaire status on Forbes' list, after Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Tiger Woods
Leer más »
Fear the Walking Dead Season 8 Episode 8 Recap: 'Iron Tiger'Fear the Walking Dead season 8 episode 8 recap: 'Iron Tiger'
Leer más »
Archaeologists Discover 7,000-Year-Old Knives Made From Tiger Shark TeethThe ancient shark tooth blades were most likely used in warfare, or for ritual purposes, according to the researchers.
Leer más »