The arrival of TGL—Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s ambitious tech-driven golf league—sent shockwaves through the sport, generating buzz with its high-energy format and star-studded matchups. But while TV ratings and social media reactions suggest success, not every golfer is jumping on the hype train—including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
Ahead of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Scheffler was asked about TGL’s impact—and his response was less than enthusiastic.
“I haven’t watched much of it,” Scheffler admitted. “I did catch it—I was working out in the trailer last night and it was on.”
Despite being one of golf’s biggest names, Scheffler revealed that he’s barely paid attention to the league, only catching a few minutes while putting his baby to sleep.
“I watched like five minutes of the first one one night. I turned on ESPN, I was rocking Bennett to sleep late at night, and caught quite a bit.”
Does Scheffler See TGL’s Potential?
While Scheffler isn’t an avid viewer, he acknowledges the league’s energy and potential to grow the sport.
“I think it’s an interesting project that brings additional energy to golf. It could definitely create more interest from people who haven’t followed the game before.”
But ultimately, the 28-year-old is laser-focused on his own career. With major titles on his mind, Scheffler isn’t getting distracted by the TGL spectacle—even if the rest of the golf world is.
TGL’s Explosive Launch—But Will It Keep Golf’s Biggest Stars Engaged?
With Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and other top players leading the charge, TGL has drawn massive attention—but the fact that golf’s current No. 1 isn’t fully invested raises an important question:
Is TGL truly the future of golf, or just an entertaining side-show?
For now, Scheffler isn’t sold—but if the league keeps making waves, even the World No. 1 might have to start paying attention.
