Tiger Woods’ TGL becomes exclusive hub for billionaires and sports leaders
Tiger Woods’ new venture, the TGL golf league, has quickly become a hotspot for some of the world’s wealthiest and most influential individuals.
Hosted at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, the first two editions of TGL have drawn a limited live audience of 1,500, featuring a mix of politicians, athletes, celebrities, and high-profile investors.
With no tickets available on secondary markets, the exclusive nature of the event has attracted billionaires and C-suite executives, many of whom are either local to Palm Beach County or have travelled from financial hubs such as New York, San Francisco, and major sports cities like Toronto, Seattle, Detroit, and Boston.
The league also drew close just over 1 million viewers on average on television, signaling its succesful start.
Among the attendees are several high-net-worth individuals connected to professional sports franchises and other ventures. Their presence highlights the attention TGL has garnered from the upper echelons of business and finance, particularly those with ties to Woods’ TMRW Sports initiative.
High-Profile Attendees (Net Worth as per Forbes)
Greg Johnson
Net worth: $10.5 billion
The executive chairman of Franklin Templeton Investments and grandson of the company’s founder, Johnson is also chairman of the MLB’s San Francisco Giants.
Dirk Ziff
Net worth: $6.8 billion
An heir to a publishing fortune, Ziff operates Ziff Capital Partners and plays a leadership role in the World Surf League. His family once owned the large Gemini estate in Manalapan.
David Blitzer
Net worth: $3.1 billion
A key figure at Blackstone, Blitzer has stakes in several professional sports teams, including the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, the NFL’s Washington Commanders, the MLB’s Cleveland Guardians, and the English Premier League’s Crystal Palace. He is also an investor in TMRW Sports.
Larry Tanenbaum
Net worth: $2.6 billion
Chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Tanenbaum oversees major franchises like the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, and the MLS’ Toronto FC. He recently contributed to the expansion of a WNBA team in Canada.
Michael and Peter Hamp
Net worth: $2 billion (combined)
The sons of Sheila Ford Hamp, principal owner of the Detroit Lions, Michael and Peter are investors in TMRW Sports. Peter currently works in the Detroit Pistons’ front office.
Greg Mondre
Net worth: $1.5 billion
Co-CEO of Silver Lake, Mondre specialises in tech-focused investments.
A New Hub for Power Players
The early success of TGL, co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy, reflects its ability to attract not just fans of golf but also a powerful network of investors and business leaders. The presence of billionaires with ties to professional sports highlights the league’s potential to influence both the sports and business landscapes.
As TGL continues its inaugural season, the exclusive audience and high-profile backing underscore its position as a significant player in the world of elite sports entertainment.