Pebble Beach, Calif., and Orlando, Fla. – Reigning U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick joins Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas as the players who have committed to playing in TGL. This new primetime league, in partnership with PGA TOUR, will start play in 2024. Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, made the announcement. McCarley stated that “Blending global stars with the next generation emerging champions such as Matt Fitzpatrick was foundational to the formation of the six TGL team.” McCarley said that Fitzpatrick, a major champion, will continue to be an integral part of the European Ryder Cup Team’s success over the next ten years. “Adding a young, top-ranked player from England to the TGL team expands the international reach of TGL players from Australia, Northern Ireland and Spain with TGL’s first seven announced players.” Matt Fitzpatrick, 2022 U.S. Open champion, has also represented England on two European Ryder Cup teams during his short career. Fitzpatrick’s success on the DP World Tour includes eight wins, including the 2016 and 2020 DP World Tour Championships. Fitzpatrick won in 2013 the U.S. Amateur Championship. Fitzpatrick was an amateur at The Country Club in Boston. This is the same course where he would become a major winner a mere ten years later. Fitzpatrick (28), is a native of Sheffield, England and currently resides in Jupiter. TGL brings together world-class players within an arena setting for a global television audience. Fitzpatrick stated that TGL will provide another platform for our sport, particularly young fans, to shine on a new stage. TGL – Woods, McIlroy and McCarley announced in August that TMRW Sports was formed. This follows nearly two years of planning. TGL will host team competitions at a specially-built venue in Palm Beach. It will feature advanced technology and live action on Monday night. Woods and McIlroy are now joined by Thomas, Rahm and Scott as cofounders. The league’s inaugural season will begin in 2024. TGL, the TMRW Sports golf league, will include: * Six teams of three PGA TOUR golfers in match play; * Technology-Infused Venue : A first-of its kind venue for golf that is data-rich and virtual. It also features a short-game complex with tech-infused elements. * Season : Primetime play for 15 regular-season Monday night matches, followed by semifinals, and finals.
By: Staff
Title: Major champion Matt Fitzpatrick commits to compete in TGL in 2024
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Published Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0500
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