Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's tech-infused golf league launches in just a few weeks, and the organisation has revealed it will have a very harsh stance on slow play
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have made it clear their new golf league will not stand for slow play, with radical new regulations in place for the launch of the innovative tournament.
The PGA Tour-backed series is the brainchild of Woods, McIlroy and TMRW Sports, and they have devised a series of rules that could point to the future of the game as it vies to modernise and improve as a TV product. TGL players will be subject to a 40-second shot clock, with a referee overseeing the matches.
The introduction of timeouts adds a strategic layer to matches. Either team can call a timeout up until the moment a player is stood over their shot, meaning teams theoretically could use them in a similar fashion to NFL coaches when they try to "ice" a field goal kicker, disrupting their routine. "Our ref has experience with timeouts, shot clocks, and the dynamics of team sports. They will be on the course at SoFi Center to administer TGL’s rules and unique situations. Additionally, a booth official, who is an expert in the rules of golf, will be monitoring the action."