TGL is adding a seventh team, expanding rosters and welcoming a new wave of young players for its third season, which starts Dec. 27. The league also made its first trade: Shane Lowry moves from Bay Golf Club to Boston Common Golf. With a new multiyear ESPN deal and rising stars joining established names, TGL is positioning itself for continued growth.

By the Numbers
  • 7 teams will compete in Season 3.
  • Each team will carry 5 players; 3 will play in each match.
  • Season 3 begins Dec. 27.
  • Boston acquired Lowry for the fourth pick in the roster formation process and a future pick.
Yes, But

TGL may not appeal to every golf fan, and its screen-based format faces competition for attention. Several prominent players are also leaving, including Xander Schauffele, Adam Scott and Kevin Kisner. But young talent and renewed media backing give the league reasons to keep building.

State of Play
  • Expansion team Motor City GC joins the league, with Brooks Koepka and Jackson Koivun among its picks.
  • Los Angeles Golf Club returns as defending champion with its title-winning roster intact, plus newcomer Ben James.
  • Rising players including Chris Gotterup, Michael Brennan, Michael Thorbjornsen and Blades Brown are stepping into larger roles.
What's Next

Season 3 will test whether expanded rosters, a new franchise and younger stars can sustain interest as TGL enters its next phase. The league’s new multiyear agreement with ESPN provides a platform to keep growing its audience.

Bottom Line

TGL is betting that golf’s next generation can help make simulator competition a lasting part of the sport’s landscape—even if it remains a niche for some fans.