TGl, which is the brainchild of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, received a major setback when Jon Rahm, who is one of the top golfers in the world, pulled out of the event a few days ago. As the date of its inaugural tour inches closer, the loss of such an important player must have been a big sting for the new tour.

And now, days after that hindrance another roadblock has hit the league. A drastic incident has happened at the SoFi arena in Florida where TGL is supposed to kick off from early next year.

Roof of TGL venue collapses in accident

On Wednesday, a Florida-based TGL venue, the Palm Beach Gardens arena faced deflation due to a power outage at night. It damaged the air-supported dome section of the golfing venue. Fortunately, there was no report of any injuries to people and the technical equipment was also safe. Tiger Woods is proud of hosting this event in his hometown, giving golf pros a taste of it.

In an email statement to Reuters, TGL said, “At this time, while we assess the damage, it is too early to determine the impact on our timelines.” The collapsing of the roof is definitely a cause for concern. It not only presents security questions but also could put a halt on the event, which is ready to kick off from January 9, 2024. 

SoFi Center, where the match will be held on a simulator screen and an adjustable putting surface, is 250,000-square-foot large. It has a 75-foot-high roof. The venue will accommodate almost 1,600 people on match nights during the TGL inaugural season.

At this time, what’s more concerning for fans is how exactly will Rory McIlroy be able to fulfill his playing commitments, since he is supposed to play at the DP World Tour.

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Will Rory McIlroy juggle two tournaments at once?

According to McIlroy’s official website, he will be participating in the DPWT Dubai Invitational from January 11-14 next year, while the TGL begins from January 9. So, Rory’s plans are unclear. However, he respects Woods a lot and could ditch the Dubai event to fulfill his promise. It is not only Woods but also McIlroy who is highly promoting the upcoming tour. McIlroy is an investor who is also playing in TGL. In fact, his was the first team to be formed, purchased, and named.

But his recent shocking step at the PGA Tour are raising concerns. The Irishman, who is a PGA Tour loyalist gave up his spot on the Policy Board recently. Now it presents some conundrum as to what his next step would be.

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