Can LIV Golfers join Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL?

Exploring the potential shift of Saudi circuit golfers to the TGL amidst fierce competition between TWGR and LIV Golf.

Can LIV Golfers join Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL?

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy ( Image via Imago )

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy‘s TWGR Golf League (TGL) has taken the golfing world by storm, featuring a star-studded lineup of 24 PGA Tour players. All of these golfers come directly from the Tour and compete in teams of four, showcasing their unwavering loyalty to the PGA Tour.

Despite the allure of million-dollar offers from LIV Golf, Woods and McIlroy have chosen to stand by the Tour, leaving us to wonder if Saudi circuit players could ever join the TGL. Eligibility for this high-profile series is surprisingly flexible, with no rigid criteria for qualification.

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The TWRW sports management team has the liberty to sign players of their choice. However, the series is primarily designed for PGA Tour players. The head-to-head tournaments consist of 18-hole matches played on a virtual course, specifically scheduled for Monday and Tuesday nights to avoid any clashes with the PGA Tour’s established schedule.

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The roster of golfers participating in the TGL is indeed a who’s who of the sport, with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy at the forefront. Joining these legends are renowned players such as

  • Jon Rahm
  • Collin Morikawa
  • Justin Thomas
  • Matt Fitzpatrick
  • Shane Lowry
  • Justin Rose
  • Adam Scott
  • Xander Schauffele
  • Max Homa
  • Tyrrell Hatton
  • Tommy Fleetwood
  • Rickie Fowler
  • Tom Kim
  • Billy Horschel
  • Keegan Bradley
  • Cameron Young
  • Sahith Theegala
  • Min Woo Lee
  • Patrick Cantlay
  • Kevin Kisner
  • Wyndham Clark
  • Lucas Glover

This formidable lineup promises intense competition and extraordinary golfing feats.

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LIV Golf’s notable signings and the challenge ahead

The TGL has successfully lured some of the PGA Tour’s most notable players, including Phil Mickelson, Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, and others. However, seven of the world’s top 10 highest-paid golfers have now chosen to play for LIV Golf.

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This leaves only Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth as the outliers in this golfing paradigm shift. The question that arises is whether players from the Saudi circuit, notably associated with LIV Golf, would ever consider making the jump to join the TGL.

The TWGR Golf League has attracted an elite assembly of golfers, and the TGL promises exciting head-to-head tournaments. The eligibility rules favor PGA Tour players, but the golfing landscape is evolving, with LIV Golf successfully recruiting prominent names from the Tour.

As fans watch this captivating battle between rival golf leagues, it remains uncertain if Saudi circuit players will ever find their place alongside Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in the TGL. The future of golf may hold more surprises than the present, and golf enthusiasts worldwide will be watching closely.

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