What happens when the world No. 1 golfer shows up at Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s tech league and starts testing their simulator? Yup, the rumors run wild. And Scottie Scheffler did exactly that at TGL’s SoFi Center. The timing is curious: TGL filed trademarks for a Texas-based team, and Scheffler is Dallas through and through. So, is he joining the TGL?

Scottie Scheffler went to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to try out the technology that combines traditional golf with augmented reality and huge LED screens. Meanwhile, TGL Holdings has filed trademarks for Texas Golf Club, Chicago Links Golf Club, and Motor City Golf Club. Well, there’s no such confirmation for now; it’s just all speculation.

The first season of TGL ran from January to March 2025. ESPN said that the first night had more than a million viewers, while Woods’ first night had the same number. Atlanta Drive GC won the championship by beating the New York Golf Club in the last match.

The format features three players from each four-person team competing in 15-hole matches across two hours of primetime television.

Scheffler’s interest in TGL wasn’t always apparent. Back in January 2025, when the league launched its inaugural season, he was asked about it during a tournament press conference. His response was straightforward. “I haven’t watched much of it. I did catch—I was working out in the trailer last night, and it was on,” he said. “I had heard the first two matches weren’t very close, but last night was pretty exciting. It was good for them to have a close match.”

He had caught another match under different circumstances. “I watched like five minutes of the first one one night. I turned on like ESPN, I was rocking Bennett to sleep like late at night and turned it on, caught quite a bit. I think it’s interesting.” His assessment was diplomatic: “I think it’s good energy for the sport. I think maybe some new people are getting interested in golf, but overall, I haven’t really paid too much attention to it.”

The biggest problem is still logistics. Scheffler lives in Texas and has family obligations that make it hard for him to go to Florida often. Jordan Spieth, who is also from Dallas, didn’t play the first season for the same reason. Both players said they would think about it again if TGL moved to Dallas, which seems plausible since they filed for the trademark. Mike McCarley, one of the founders of TGL, acknowledged the company’s aspirations to grow. And getting the world number one would be a big deal for year two.

Whether he will join the league remains uncertain. But one thing is certain: Scheffler has already joined Tiger Woods in another exclusive club—multiple Player of the Year winners.

Scheffler’s historic 2025 season: Four straight Player of the Year honors

Scottie Scheffler ended the 2025 PGA Tour season by winning his fourth straight Player of the Year award. Scheffler won because he had six tour wins, including two majors at the PGA Championship and The Open. He also had a string of top finishes that put him in the running week after week on a busy schedule. Scheffler led the money list and finished in the top 10 17 times without missing a cut all season.

One of the main reasons Scheffler had such a great year was how well he hit the ball and played his approach shots, especially at The Open. Brendon de Jonge, a former PGA Tour golfer, talked about this strength on 5 Clubs and said that Scheffler’s game was efficient: “I think it’s efficient because that’s all it has to be. He doesn’t find himself in these crazy spots where you’ve got to hit a lob shot over a bunker or whatever it might be.”

De Jonge specifically noted how well Scheffler performed at The Open in Ireland, where the wind and the links’ topography made it important to be precise.

He went on, “The way he manages a golf course is unbelievable. I walked a lot with him at The Open Championship and obviously the wind’s going to blow pretty good in Ireland. The ability to keep hitting the ball pin high is something that we’ve never seen, and it may be even better than Tiger there.”

Scheffler’s 2025 season did more than add prizes; it solidified his place at the top of men’s golf. By combining clever course management with stunning consistency.