Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy‘s proposed launch of their cutting-edge golf league has been delayed until 2025 due to structural damage.
Run by TMRW Sports venture, TGL was set to launch on 9th January 2024 but those plans have been postponed due to a power outage and structural damage to the air-supported dome at one of the venues for the league, the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
No injuries have been reported at the venue which covers approximately 250,000 square feet with most of the technology still intact but enough damage for officials to call off the planned launch and reschedule.
A statement released by TGL officials read: “Following discussions with key partners, including players, our six team ownership groups, PGA Tour leadership and our commercial partners, SoFi, ESPN and Palm Beach State College, the decision has been made to postpone the start of the TGL season until early 2025.
“This decision came after reviewing short-term solutions, potential construction timelines, player schedules, and the primetime sports television calendar. Despite this new timeline for the venue, we remain excited about the future of TGL and will continue to build excitement between now and the start of the season with our players, fans and teams.
“We have begun to update plans and timelines and are confident that the extension will only improve our delivery.”
Speaking on the postponement, Woods said: “I’ve been a believer in TGL, and as the momentum has built this past year, I’m even more excited about what this can become for fans of the game all around the world.
“Although the events of last week will force us to make adjustments to our timelines, I’m fully confident that this concept will be brought to life by our great committed players.”
McIlroy added: “The postponement brings mixed feelings of disappointment and excitement. Above all, we are happy that no one was injured. We are looking forward to the launch of TGL. Given the circumstances, while the delay is disappointing, the postponement will allow us to regroup, refocus and return stronger.”
Co-founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, Mike McCarley, said: “We are disappointed with the delay but thankful that no one was injured and grateful for the overwhelming support from our athletes, teams, Palm Beach State College and business partners. Their steadfast belief in the success of TGL and their alignment with the decision to postpone the inaugural season will allow us to regroup and return at our preferred time on the sports calendar.”