The inaugural season of the tech-powered, team-based golf circuit was set to begin in January at a new facility in Florida. However, due to damage to its planned venue, the season has been delayed until 2025.
The delay in the inaugural season has caused more pressure on its ambitious schedule. The season was originally planned around participating players’ PGA Tour calendars and broadcast partner ESPN’s programming slate. TMRW Sports chief executive Mike McCarley stated that their steadfast belief in the success of TGL and their alignment with the decision to postpone the inaugural season will allow them to regroup and return with the best product possible at their preferred time on the sports calendar.
Rosalyn Durant, executive vice president of programming and acquisitions at ESPN, also commented that they have believed in TGL’s vision from the beginning and that this additional time to plan, test and rehearse will only make it better. She added that they look forward to launching the inaugural season on ESPN.