Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will have to wait until “early 2025” to make their TGL debuts after the Dome that was scheduled to host the league collapsed last week.
“This decision was made after considering short-term solutions, potential construction schedules, player schedules, and the prime-time sports television calendar,” TGL said in a statement.
The made-for-TV league was scheduled to begin on January 9, 2024 at the SoFi Center, a custom-built arena on the Palm Beach campus. [Fla.] The state university suffered a partial power outage last Tuesday, causing the dome to deflate.
“There were no injuries and most technology was unaffected,” TGL said in a statement.
The six-team league will play weekly matches in an arena equipped with a simulator about 20 times the size of a standard simulator and a “green zone” with an adjustable putting surface that allows for a variety of shots.
“I’ve always believed in TGL, and as it has gained momentum over the past year, I’m even more excited about what this will mean for gaming fans around the world,” Woods said in a statement. Ta. “While the events of the past week will force us to adjust our timelines, I am confident that this concept will be realized by our wonderful and dedicated players.”
“While the postponement is disappointing given the circumstances, it allows us to regroup, refocus and come back stronger,” said McIlroy, who co-founded the league along with Woods and Mike McCarley. Probably,” he added.