Atlanta Drive Wins Inaugural TGL Championship
The Atlanta Drive Golf Club defeated New York Golf Club in a best-of-three series to claim the SoFi Cup and $9 million prize.
- Atlanta Drive secured the TGL title with a 6-3 victory in the second match, completing a 2-0 series sweep over New York Golf Club.
- Billy Horschel played a pivotal role, sinking an 18-foot birdie putt on the 14th hole to turn the match in Atlanta's favor.
- Patrick Cantlay clinched the championship with a precise chip shot on the final hole, sealing Atlanta's comeback win.
- The TGL's innovative 'hammer' rule, which doubles the value of a hole, significantly influenced match strategies and outcomes.
- The league's first season showcased its potential to modernize golf, blending technology with high-paced gameplay to attract new audiences.