TGL just announced its Season 2 schedule. The tech-forward golf league returns December 28, 2025, with 15 regular-season matches. Fans are buzzing about the comeback of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s revolutionary venture.

But Adam Scott, a Boston Common team member, just shared something candid. He revealed TGL’s most significant challenge during a pre-tournament press conference at the BayCurrent Classic in Japan. The 2013 Masters champion didn’t hold back. Speaking at Yokohama Country Club on October 7, Scott admitted something most fans probably felt but couldn’t articulate.

“I think the scale of it is impressive,” Scott said when asked about TGL’s technology. Then came the kicker. “Maybe that’s hard to realize watching on the television.”

There it is. The massive 64 x 53-foot screen—24 times larger than standard golf simulators—loses its impact on TV. What feels enormous inside the 250,000 square-foot SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens gets flattened on home screens. The immersive experience doesn’t translate.

Despite this viewing challenge, Scott still encouraged Japanese fans to tune in. “So I would recommend everybody in Japan to check out TGL and hopefully support Boston Common,” he added. His honesty felt refreshing. No corporate spin. Just straight talk about a real issue.

TGL’s speed factor attracts younger fans

Scott didn’t stop at the scale issue. He dove into what actually makes TGL different from traditional golf. And it’s not just the technology.

“Everything’s happening very fast,” Scott explained. “I think every shot is taken a lot quicker than when we’re playing tournament golf out on the green grass.” The 40-second shot clock keeps players on the move. Traditional golf? Players regularly exceed that without penalties.

This pace isn’t accidental. It’s strategic. “I think the speed is exciting and therefore it attracted a lot of new fans, younger fans,” Scott noted. The numbers back him up. Season 1 averaged 513,000 viewers per match. More importantly, 41% fell into the 18-49 demographic. The median age reached 51.9—significantly younger than the traditional golf age of 63.

Scott called it “a completely different style of play” with “a very different atmosphere than what we’re used to.” Matches wrap up in roughly two hours. Compare that to traditional golf’s 4+ hour rounds. The difference is night and day.

Now comes the uncomfortable part. Boston Common went 0-4-1 in Season 1. They finished dead last with just one point. Scott acknowledged this reality head-on.

“Boston Common needs to win a match straightaway,” he said. No sugarcoating. No excuses. But he added something interesting. “I think now knowing what to expect, we can do well the next season.”

His teammates? Rory McIlroy, Hideki Matsuyama, and Keegan Bradley. That’s serious star power. Season 1 taught them lessons. Season 2 offers redemption.

“I think doing something completely different was quite enjoyable,” Scott reflected on the inaugural season. “It was fun to be with the other three teammates.” The chemistry exists. Now they need results.

TGL faces an interesting paradox as it heads into Season 2. Its greatest asset—the massive scale and technology—becomes its most significant challenge on TV. Meanwhile, the speed that captivates younger audiences might alienate traditional golf purists.

Can Tiger Woods’s league solve the translation problem? Will Season 2 find the sweet spot between in-person spectacle and TV-friendly viewing? Scott’s candid admission highlighted what everyone is thinking. Now TGL needs to address it.