The ongoing rivalry between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour took another turn Tuesday night as the Saudi-backed circuit couldn't resist trolling Tiger Woods following his team's disappointing loss in the TGL championship final.
Woods made his first appearance of the TGL season for Jupiter Links in the finals against Los Angeles Golf Club. The 15-time major champion watched his team fall in a closely contested opening match, putting them in a must-win situation for the remaining games.
Unfortunately for Woods and Jupiter Links, Los Angeles Golf Club dominated the final matches, cruising to a decisive 9-2 victory to claim the championship. The lopsided result denied the SoFi Center crowd a dramatic deciding match and dashed hopes of a fairytale ending for Woods' squad.
LIV Golf seized the opportunity to take a jab at Woods through social media. Prior to LIV's inaugural event in South Africa last week, Bryson DeChambeau had expressed interest in having his Crushers team face Jupiter Links in a potential match.
"Make that Los Angeles Golf Club," LIV Golf posted in an updated social media message, according to reports.
The dig came after LIV initially featured only DeChambeau's mention of Woods' Jupiter Links team in their original post, despite the Crushers captain also referencing Los Angeles ahead of the TGL final. The updated post served as a pointed reminder of Jupiter Links' championship defeat.
The second season of TGL showed signs of improvement despite mixed reception from golf fans. The tech-enhanced indoor league, co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy, differs significantly from traditional PGA Tour events but appeared to find its footing in year two.
TGL organizers embraced more creative and challenging hole designs this season, while teams demonstrated better strategic understanding of the format. Players clearly showed competitive desire throughout the season, suggesting the concept has merit despite not achieving the immediate success Woods and McIlroy likely envisioned.
Viewing figures remained modest, but the league's evolution suggests potential for growth. A women's version, WTGL, is planned for the near future and will feature top names from the LPGA Tour.
The social media exchange highlights the continued tension between LIV Golf and PGA Tour-affiliated ventures. While TGL represents an innovative approach to golf entertainment, LIV's trolling demonstrates how deeply the sport remains divided between competing circuits.
As TGL prepares for its third season, the league will look to build on this year's improvements and potentially expand its audience. Whether the format can achieve long-term success remains to be seen, but the competitive spirit displayed in the finals suggests players and fans are beginning to embrace the concept.