TGL Playoffs 2025: Key Matchups and Players to Watch in the Inaugural Season

The inaugural TGL playoffs kick off with top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club facing New York Golf Club. Discover key matchups, players, and insights into this exciting new golf format.

The TGL playoffs are here, marking the culmination of the inaugural season of this innovative golf league. The action begins at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with the top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club taking on the New York Golf Club in the first semifinal on Monday. The second semifinal on Tuesday features the Bay Golf Club against the Atlanta Drive GC. The winners will advance to a best-of-three finals for the coveted SoFi Cup.

Semifinal No. 1: New York Golf Club vs. Los Angeles Golf Club

When: Monday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+)

New York Golf Club Lineup:

  • Xander Schauffele
  • Rickie Fowler
  • Cameron Young

Los Angeles Golf Club Lineup:

  • Collin Morikawa
  • Tommy Fleetwood
  • Sahith Theegala

Singles Matches:

  • Schauffele vs. Morikawa
  • Fowler vs. Fleetwood
  • Young vs. Theegala

This matchup is a rematch of their dramatic overtime encounter on February 24, where Los Angeles GC staged a remarkable comeback from a 4-0 deficit. Sahith Theegala's 28-foot birdie putt on the 12th hole was pivotal in turning the tide. Collin Morikawa and Tony Finau (substituting for Fleetwood) secured the win in a closest-to-the-pin contest during overtime.

Semifinal No. 2: Atlanta Drive GC vs. Bay Golf Club

When: Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+)

Atlanta Drive GC Lineup:

  • Justin Thomas
  • Billy Horschel
  • Patrick Cantlay

Bay Golf Club Lineup:

  • Shane Lowry
  • Wyndham Clark
  • Ludvig Åberg

Singles Matches:

  • Thomas vs. Lowry
  • Horschel vs. Clark
  • Cantlay vs. Åberg

Their previous meeting during the Presidents Day tripleheader was one of the season's most thrilling matches. Justin Thomas nearly sent the match into overtime with a long putt on the 15th hole, but narrowly missed, handing the Bay a 6-5 victory.

Finals Schedule

  • March 24: Match 1, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2/ESPN+)
  • March 25: Match 2, 7 p.m. ET; Match 3, 9 p.m. ET* (ESPN/ESPN+)

*If necessary

Key Insights

  • Los Angeles GC leads the league in total holes won (27) and singles holes won (13).
  • Collin Morikawa and Tommy Fleetwood remain undefeated in singles matches this season.
  • Wyndham Clark of the Bay Golf Club leads the league in total points won (26) but may miss the semifinal due to a neck injury.

Sahith Theegala shared his excitement about the playoffs, comparing the intensity to college basketball: "It's a game of runs. One run and you're right back in it."

As the TGL playoffs unfold, fans can expect high-stakes drama, strategic play, and unforgettable moments in this groundbreaking golf format.

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