Unless a fresh tempest intervenes to postpone Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods’ TGL for a second consecutive year, all eyes will be on McIlroy as he shifts his focus to this exciting new venture alongside Woods in 2025. The inaugural event is set for January 8, but McIlroy will first lead his Boston Common team into action on January 27, allowing him to defend his title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic (January 16-19).
The Majlis course at Emirates Golf Club has been a happy hunting ground for Rory McIlroy; since claiming the amateur medal there in 2007, he gone on to win the main event four times. After teeing it up in 27 events this season, it’s hardly surprising that McIlroy is keen to trim his schedule to around 20 tournaments, particularly with the Ryder Cup looming at Bethpage and his TGL obligations on the horizon.
Already, Rory McIlroy has indicated that four of the seven events likely to be cut from his 2025 calendar include the Cognizant Classic, Valero Texas Open, RBC Heritage, and the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
So, what exactly is TGL?
The TGL is an innovative, tech-driven golf league launched in partnership with the PGA Tour, designed to offer fans a fresh perspective on the sport they adore.
Conceived by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, this league will unfold in a state-of-the-art facility, allowing up to 2,000 spectators to enjoy an intimate viewing experience, enhanced by a colossal virtual simulator and a short-game complex.
The league aims to provide golf enthusiasts with the chance to witness the world’s best players competing in a team-based format, promising a “high-tech, high-energy fan experience” unlike any other.
What Rory McIlory’s Schedule Might Resemble In 2025
- January 16-19: Dubai Desert Classic
- January 27: Boston Common vs Jupiter Links (TGL)
- January 30-February 2: Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- February 4: Boston Common vs Los Angeles (TGL)
- February 13-16: The Genesis Invitational
- February 17: Boston Common vs The Bay (TGL)
- February 24: Boston Common vs Atlanta Drive (TGL)
- March 3: Boston Common vs New York (TGL)
- March 6-9: Arnold Palmer Invitational
- March 13-16: The Players Championship
- March 17-18: TGL semi-finals
- March 24-25: TGL finals
- April 10-13: The Masters Tournament
- May 8-11: Truist Championship
- May 15-18: PGA Championship
- May 29-June 1: Memorial Tournament
- June 5-8: RBC Canadian Open
- June 12-15: US Open
- July 10-13: Genesis Scottish Open
- July 17-20: The Open
- August 14-17: BMW Championship
- August 21-24: Tour Championship
- September 4-7: Irish Open
- September 11-14: BMW PGA Championship
- September 26-28: Ryder Cup
- TBC: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
- TBC: Abu Dhabi Championship
- TBC: DP World Tour Championship
