Season 2 opened Dec. 28 with a marquee matchup between Atlanta Drive GC and New York Golf Club
Inaugural season finalists reunited in a highly anticipated rematch to launch the new season, with Atlanta Drive GC securing a hard-fought victory
Hankook Tire branding to appear throughout the season across in-venue LED displays and national television broadcasts

Interior view of the Hankook Tire-Sponsored TGL venue

Leading global tire manufacturer Hankook Tire, the first-ever Official Tire Partner and Founding Partner of TGL, marked the opening of TGL’s second season on December 28, with Atlanta Drive GC beating out New York Golf Club in a marquee matchup to kick off the season and launch the league’s 2026 campaign.

As part of its multi-year partnership, Hankook Tire is prominently featured throughout Season 2 through on-site LED displays, broadcast-visible placements, and national television coverage, reinforcing the brand’s premium positioning among golf and sports fans.

“The launch of TGL Season 2 marks an important moment for both the league and our partnership,” said Rob Williams, President, Hankook Tire America Corp. “Hankook has a long history of supporting performance-driven sports, and TGL’s technology-forward approach aligns naturally with how we think about innovation, allowing us to engage fans in a fresh and compelling way.”

The Season 2 opener featured a highly anticipated rematch between the two teams that advanced to the inaugural TGL Final Series. Atlanta Drive GC entered the matchup as the defending champion after defeating New York Golf Club to claim the league’s first title, carrying a 3–0 head-to-head record into the new season. Atlanta Drive GC was represented by Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel, and Lucas Glover, while New York Golf Club fielded Matt Fitzpatrick, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, and Cameron Young. In a stunning moment, Bill Horschel drained a 37-foot eagle putt, renewing one of the league’s early rivalries and setting the tone for the season ahead.

Co-founded by sports executive Mike McCarley with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, TGL continues to draw attention for its technology-driven approach to golf, combining advanced simulation with live, primetime competition. Season 2 matches will be played at the SoFi Center in Florida, a purpose-built venue featuring a 64-by-53-foot simulator screen and an adaptive short-game GreenZone that together recreate real-world golf conditions inside the arena.

TGL Season 2 runs through March and includes 15 matches featuring six teams: Atlanta Drive GC, New York Golf Club, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, Los Angeles Golf Club, and The Bay Golf Club, with 24 PGA TOUR players competing as the league builds toward its championship conclusion on March 23, 2026.

Each TGL match is contested across 15 holes, split between a nine-hole Triples session and a six-hole Singles session, with up to three players per team active at a time. The format also incorporates league-specific elements such as “The Hammer,” along with a Shot Clock, Timeouts, and live “Hot Mic” access to enhance pace of play and fan engagement.

Featured Image: TGL co-founder Mike McCarley and Hankook Tire NA CEO Rob Williams

Season 2 opened Dec. 28 with a marquee matchup between Atlanta Drive GC and New York Golf Club

Inaugural season finalists reunited in a highly anticipated rematch to launch the new season, with Atlanta Drive GC securing a hard-fought victory

Hankook Tire branding to appear throughout the season across in-venue LED displays and national television broadcasts

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Hankook Tire-Sponsored TGL Presented by SoFi Tees Off Season 2 with Rematch of Inaugural Finalists