Given that TGL takes place in an arena, it’s fair to compare golf’s newest venture to the NBA. And since Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark, and Shane Lowry represent the Bay Area, making a San Francisco Sports analogy only makes sense.

Ludvig Åberg, Shane Lowry and Wyndham Clark all featured for The Bay Club in their 9-2 win over New York Golf Club; Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were among those watching the opening event of TGL - wa

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The Irishman’s wit was center stage as he cracked some hilarious one-liners —- and played some pretty good golf, too -— as the indoor league got off to a promising start.

The Bay Golf Club got off to a quick start in the first match of the TGL golf league and easily beat New York GC. Full recap and highlights.

TGL had its debut match Tuesday night, with Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele of New York Golf Club taking on Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark and Ludvig Aberg of The Bay Golf Club in the opener.

The newest iteration of non-tour gol debuted Tuesday night in Florida, and initial reviews are positive but mixed

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Ludvig Aberg will be the answer to a trivia question ... Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele of New York Golf Club taking on Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark and Aberg of The Bay Golf Club in ...

Shane Lowry secured the match-winning point and Ludvig Åberg played a key role as The Bay Golf Club thrashed New York Golf Club 9-2 in the first match of the inaugural TGL season. Tiger Woods and ...

"Flex" is the name of the par-4 hole that features lava lurking. Shane Lowry for The Bay GC nearly made the birdie putt, then from just off the green, Rickie Fowler nearly chipped in for birdie. One more hole of alternate shot left after a tie.

TGL, the new golf league by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, started with New York vs. The Bay. Here is the final score and highlights.