Atlanta Drive GC made a resounding entrance in TGL Week 3, securing a decisive 4-0 shutout victory over New York Golf Club in their league debut.

The team of Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, and Billy Horschel controlled the match from start to finish, with Horschel’s energetic presence setting the tone. New York’s roster of Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Cameron Young struggled throughout the 15-hole competition.

The match format consisted of nine holes of alternate shot play, followed by six holes of singles matches. TGL officials implemented changes to approach shot positions due to depth perception issues with the simulator screen, aiming to enhance player performance and viewer experience.

Key Match Highlights:

• Horschel celebrated a crucial putt with a “Dirty Bird” dance, energizing teammates and spectators
• Cantlay delivered multiple clutch putts to secure points
• Thomas maintained steady play throughout, including a crucial long par-saving putt
• Young tied the TGL record for longest drive despite his team’s struggles

The shutout raises questions about New York Golf Club’s adaptation to the TGL format, while Atlanta Drive’s commanding performance positions them as early contenders in the league standings.

TGL’s season structure features a round-robin format where each team faces the other five teams once. The top four teams advance to playoffs, culminating in finals matches on March 24-25.

Viewership data shows TGL outperforming LIV Golf broadcasts, with strong audience numbers on ESPN’s primetime coverage. While traditional PGA Tour events maintain higher viewership, TGL’s early success indicates growing interest in this innovative golf format.

Final Score: Atlanta Drive GC: 4 New York Golf Club: 0

The victory marks Atlanta Drive’s strong entry into TGL competition, while New York faces pressure to improve with limited matches remaining before playoffs.

TGL Week 4

TGL Week 4 will feature Jupiter Links GC versus Boston Common GC. This means that Rory McIlroy will be making his TGL debut! He’ll be playing alongside his Boston Common GC teammates Keegan Bradley and Adam Scott. They’ll be facing off against the Jupiter Links GC team, which includes Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, and Rickie Fowler.   Sources and related content