With Tiger Woods rumored to return and the 2026 TGL schedule now revealed, the question is—can the startup indoor golf league survive another season?

In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast we break down the newly released 2026 TGL season schedule and what it means for fans, players, and the future of the league.

With the schedule now official, all eyes are on the Easter eggs hinting at Tiger Woods’ long-awaited return to competitive golf. We take a closer look at how much Tiger can realistically move the needle for TGL viewership and whether star power alone is enough to keep this league thriving.

Beyond Tiger, we dig into the broadcast schedule itself—nine matches on ESPN, one on ABC, and a streamlined format designed to avoid last year’s confusion—and what those programming choices signal about TGL’s long-term vision.

We’ll also revisit the ratings from season one, the spike that came with Tiger’s debut, and the mid-season slump that left many fans questioning whether TGL has staying power. From fan reactions on social media to the growing debate over whether team golf can truly build loyalty beyond Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup formats, we unpack it all.

Is TGL the “future of golf” or simply another fun, prime-time way to watch the game we love? 

 

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