The TGL just witnessed a moment of pure magic that nobody will ever forget. Justin Rose fired his 225-yard approach shot and made the first albatross in TGL history, a rare three-under-par feat on a par-5 hole during Season 2 against Tiger Woods’s Jupiter Links GC.

The official TGL social media account quickly posted the video celebrating his massive and rare achievement with a caption: “First albatross in TGL history.” Tiger Woods (who was present but not playing) and the fans from the side was total awestruck. And the fans online also reacted with total joy as the video clip quickly climbed past 8,700 views in minutes.

Coming into this match, both teams were under immense pressure. Jupiter Links GC was looking to bounce back from a crushing 8-3 defeat to New York Golf Club the previous week. And the Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC), featuring Rose, Collin Morikawa, and Sahith Theegala, was also seeking redemption after a tight 7-5 loss to Boston Common Golf in their opener. But the match, played at the SoFi Center, quickly turned into a one-sided affair.

The Los Angeles Golf Club was in the lead and completely dismantled the home team during the match, and Rose and his teammates won the game with a score of 8 points to only 4. The Los Angeles Club started the night with a massive early lead, with a 3-1 lead coming into the 10th hole. Then comes the most amazing moment of the game when Justin Rose holes out from 227 yards and wins the 10th hole with the first albatross in TGL history.

Tiger Woods’ club tried to come back late after winning the 12th and 13th holes straight.  But the final score settled when Los Angeles won back the last two holes of the game. Last season, the LAGC also completely dismantled the Jupiter Links with a massive 12-1 victory.

And this season, TGL produced so many other big highlights that make the fans jump out of their seats, besides Rose’s albatross moment. Billy Horschel started the year with a bang by making a huge 37-foot eagle putt to win. He screamed with joy as he defeated the New York team in a very close season opener.

Rory McIlroy also found a way to win after a very long losing streak. His Boston team finally beat the Los Angeles club with a tight score of 7 to 5. A young rookie named Michael Thorbjornsen helped him by making four amazing putts from over ten feet away. These moments prove that the virtual world of golf is really creating its own moments of glory.

Still, even with all this action, one thing is missing. Tiger Woods is not hitting shots because he is recovering from another surgery on his back. Woods hopes to return to the arena in March. But for now, he can only watch and coach his team with a headset and a smile.

But the “Tiger Effect” is real, and his absence is quantifiable in the TV ratings.

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The Tiger Woods void: Why Woods’ playing status matters for TGL

TGL can gain its traction, but the league still needs its biggest legend to maximize reach. Tiger’s reduced playing role has a measurable impact on TV numbers and league momentum. The Season 2 opener averaged about 646,000 viewers on ABC, down from TGL’s Season 1 debut average of 919,000. That drop reflects scheduling, competition, and the absence of full Tiger Woods participation.

When Woods appears on a broadcast in any capacity, the audience consistently rises. Matches with Tiger — even when he doesn’t swing — attract spikes and peaks. When Jupiter Links featured Woods, one broadcast peaked near 1.1 million viewers and averaged roughly 864,000 in a recent matchup. Those figures sit well above many other matches without Tiger, indicating that his mere presence increases curiosity.

Past examples prove the point: Tiger’s involvement moves mainstream audiences. When Tiger played at the PNC with his son Charlie, broadcasters registered spikes and broad attention across networks and social media.

So what comes next for the teams and the league? The league can produce viral hits, but sustained audience growth requires a stable headliner or multiple stars to fill the void when Woods won’t be playing.

And for now, Los Angeles rides momentum into a favorable stretch and sits ready to climb the standings. LAGC now returns to the SoFi Center on February 9 against The Bay Golf Club with a winning momentum. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Golf Club is scheduled to face Rory McIlroy’s Boston Golf Club in the most exciting matchup of the season on March 1.