Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton, Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley will line out for Boston Common Golf in next year’s TGL.
McIlroy, who is co-founder of the TGL alongside Tiger Woods will play for the franchise which represents Boston and New England. The indoor golf league begins on January 9 2024 and features the world’s top players in a two-hour, team golf competition that merges physical and virtual golf.
The Boston Common Golf team, owned by Liverpool Football Club owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will play in five regular-season matches against the other TGL teams, followed by a four-team postseason with semifinals and a championship series.
SoFi Center, a custom-built venue in Palm Beach, Florida, will combine a data-rich virtual course with a state-of-the-art short game complex creating a unique experience for fans in the stands as well as those watching around the world.
“I’m thrilled to join Boston Common Golf and to be representing Boston and New England’s rich sports culture,” said McIlroy. “TGL brings a unique dimension to the game, and I can’t wait to stand with Adam, Keegan and Tyrrell as my teammates. It’s a fantastic opportunity that will offer us all a chance to build lasting connections and to foster regional pride that you don’t often see in the game of golf.”
Former PGA champion, Bradley, will be the local favourite as the New England kid comes home. The world number 17 is originally from Woodstock, Vermont, but currently splits his time between Jupiter, Florida, and Newburyport, Massachusetts.
“I’m incredibly proud to be a part of Boston Common Golf, especially as a kid from New England,” said Bradley. “This region has a rich golfing history, and to have the opportunity to represent it is a dream come true. I come from a family deeply connected to the sport, and to represent that heritage while also contributing to a team backed by Fenway Sports Group is a unique honor.”
Lifelong Liverpool fan Tyrrell Hatton can’t wait to play for John Henry and FSG who have helped the Merseyside club win the Premier League, the Champions League and multiple domestic trophies since purchasing the club from Tom Hicks and George Gillette in 2010.
“Being a part of the Fenway Sports Group family through Boston Common Golf is truly surreal,” said Hatton. “As a lifelong Liverpool F.C. fan, it’s a dream come true to be part of the same ownership group. This is an incredible opportunity to represent the spirit of excellence and winning that Fenway Sports Group embodies, and to play with some of the golfers I have admired throughout my career.”
The fourth member of the team is 2013 Masters winner Scott who added: “My first win on the PGA TOUR was in 2003 at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Massachusetts which makes being part of the New England team especially meaningful,” said Scott. “Australia may be a world away from New England, but the golfing spirit is universal. Joining Boston Common Golf feels like a unique opportunity to be part of a team deeply connected to the heart of the game and to represent a region with such a rich golfing tradition.”
Fenway Sports Group Principal Owner John Henry is excited by the team’s potential.
“These four remarkable golfers have achieved an extraordinary list of accolades as individuals, and together as a group, they convey an unmistakable sense of exceptionalism that not only commands respect but also instills a profound sense of awe, especially among their competitors. Rory, Tyrrell, Keegan and Adam stand at the very heart of our team’s potential for success in this groundbreaking venture and we extend our gratitude to each of them for embarking on this journey with us.
“As a co-founder of this visionary league, I want to express my sincere appreciation to Rory and for the partnership we have with Sean O’Flaherty of Symphony Ventures who has been indispensable in helping us build Boston Common Golf. The Symphony team have placed their trust in Fenway Sports Group, and it is an honor and a privilege to share this path with them.”
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