The stage is set for the TGL finale.
After a pair of upset defeats in the semifinals, the best-of-three final series at the SoFi Center will feature the No. 4-ranked New York Golf Club — the hottest team in TGL, undefeated in its last four matches — against the No. 3-ranked Atlanta Drive GC.
Here’s everything you need to know with the SoFi Cup on the line.
How it works
- Best-of-three final series, with the winner becoming the first-ever champion of the SoFi Cup.
- The first match takes place on Monday, March 24 at 9 p.m. ET.
- The second match will be played on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. ET and, if necessary, the third match will be immediately following, at 9 p.m ET.
TGL Final on Sportsnet
New York Golf Club and Atlanta Drive GC will battle for the inaugural TGL SoFi Cup. Watch the finale live on Sportsnet on Monday and Tuesday. Action gets under way at 9 p.m. ET on Monday and 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Broadcast Schedule
Match 1 details
New York Golf Club (No. 4) vs. Atlanta Drive GC (No. 3)
New York: Cameron Young, Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele (sitting: Matt Fitzpatrick)
Atlanta: Justin Thomas, Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay (sitting: Lucas Glover)
Notes
- New York versus Atlanta is a rematch of the third match of the TGL season when Atlanta defeated New York 4-0.
- Atlanta will have the honour both Match 2 and Match 3 (if necessary) because it won more holes than New York in the semifinals
- Atlanta has been the strongest team in TGL in singles through 2025, with 23 points. It is first in strokes gained: total for the season
- New York has not lost a match since starting the season 0-2, going 3-0-1 in their last four matches, including the semifinals
- Since the third week of the season, New York has been the hottest team in TGL leading in a handful of important statistical categories including holes won, points won and strokes gained: total
- Atlanta’s lineup will feature two of the top four finishers from Sunday’s Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour as Justin Thomas finished runner-up while Billy Horschel finished tied for fourth
- Xander Schauffele will look to lead New York to the promised land after finishing T12 at the Valspar Championship — his best result of the season after needing to sit out for more than a month due to injury. He also led the field in strokes gained: approach at Innisbrook last week.
- The same golf course setup will be played for Match 1 and Match 3 (if necessary). There will be a different setup for Match 2.
Broadcast details
Match 1: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ on March 23
Match 2: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ on March 24
Match 3: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ on March 24 (if necessary)
Semifinals recap
New York Golf Club continued its impressive turnaround with a 6-4 defeat of the No. 1-ranked Los Angeles Golf Club to earn the first spot in the finals.
Atlanta Drive GC topped No. 2-ranked The Bay Golf Club by an impressive 9-3 drumming to set up a date with New York, who they defeated 4-0 in their regular season matchup.
Purse breakdown
Players are competing for a $21 million purse.
The winner of the SoFi Cup receives $9 million (or $2.25 million per team member).
The second-place team earns $4.5 million.
3rd: $2.25 million
4th: $2 million
5th: $1.75 million (Jupiter Links Golf Club)
6th: $1.5 million (Boston Common Golf)
In addition to prize money, all 24 players have received a 10 per cent equity stake in the league, per Sports Business Journal.
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