Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s first TGL season takes huge blow as Masters champion Jon Rahm withdraws

Masters champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from the inaugural season of the Tiger Woods and Rory McCrory Golf League.

“I regret to confirm that I will not be participating in the first season of TGL,” Lahm wrote on Twitter.

“While I still think this is a great opportunity, it now requires a commitment that I cannot provide. Good luck (sic) to all involved and may the best team win!”.

The event is set to begin in January 2024 and Lahm has been removed from all promotional activities. The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 9, with the ESPN network airing 15 regular season games as well as the semifinals and finals.

Woods and McIlroy’s idea has received huge positive support, and Rahm’s withdrawal is the first real setback it has faced.

But there are still a large number of elite players participating, including major players such as Adam Scott, Justin Thomas, Justin Rose, Collin Morikawa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Keegan Bradley and Sean Lowry. winner.

Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Atlanta all have franchises representing those regions, with a sixth yet to be announced. There is also a series of high-profile investors.

John Henry, Tom Warner and Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Red Sox, Liverpool FC and Pittsburgh Penguins, have backed Boston.

Serena Williams joins Alexis Ohanian and sister Venus in Los Angeles, Mets owner Steven A. Cohen (Steven A. Cohen) is the man behind the New York franchise.

The tournament takes place every Monday at the SoFi Center in Florida and covers 15 regular season games, semifinals and finals.