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Tiger Woods’ tech-heavy golf league, TGL, is all about bringing innovation to the game of golf. The league has always acted on big ideas to bring innovation. However, fans and golfers alike raised eyebrows over some technology hiccups after Season 1. From simulator lag to unrealistic greens and inconsistent ball physics, TGL faced a lot of criticism. Now, as Season 2 approaches, Woods and his team seem determined to get it right. The $500 million tech league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has announced several changes ahead of the start of a new chapter. Paul Hodowanic summed up the changes in an X post. Season 2 of TGL introduces six redesigned “Team Holes” with custom backdrops, expanding the green, and introducing 12 new pin locations with gentler slopes. The league also tweaked bunker layouts, removing one and enlarging two, while raising the faces of fairway bunkers to make them more demanding. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad One of the biggest criticisms TGL faced was about its green technology. The aim of incorporating the rotating green was to mimic different putting scenarios. However, both fans and golfers criticized it by saying that it doesn’t behave the way a natural green would. That lack of realism affected both performance and strategy. Viewers also took issue with the broadcast quality. Despite offering multiple camera angles, many found the shots and replays awkward or low-quality. In response, TGL has reworked its graphics for Season 2 and made several updates to its custom-designed holes. The redesign includes new tee boxes, adjusted shot angles, and added features that change how teams approach risk and reward. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Not everything is fixed, though. Fans still point to issues like calibration errors, shot tracking glitches, and doubts about the accuracy of betting data. Even so, the improvements mark a clear step forward. The excitement has already started building on X after the latest update. Fans excited about the new TGL changes Fans have expressed their approval of these changes, with one commenting, “Good to see this green restored back to its original size.” This highlighted the positive reception of the expanded and more authentic putting surface. Until now, fans had criticized the smaller and rotating green. The larger green size will improve fans’ experience and also help golfers strategize their shots better. Echoing similar feelings about the greens, a user said, “TGL is making some enhancements, including redesigning the green, which will be larger and feature 12 hole locations, up from 7, and lowered the knoll for improved viewing for fans, which was an issue I experienced. Sounds like a win. Can’t wait to see it.” This shows that increased green size not only benefits the golfers but also the fans, too. Read Top Stories First From EssentiallySports Click here and check box next to EssentiallySports Another fan commented on the improvement in the graphics quality. TGL is all about technology and innovation, and as with anything visual, graphics play a significant role in influencing the overall experience. Reflecting on the same, the user wrote, “TGL has updated the game engine behind its virtual course for its second season. Looks like a big improvement!” While some fans discussed particular aspects, a few were impressed by all the improvements. A user said, “All great improvements imo. I like the addition of the new hole locations. This is awesome 🔥” This indicated excitement over the enhanced course design and its impact on gameplay. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Some fans completely discarded the issues with Season 1 when discussing the advancements. A fan wrote, “I am absolutely floored by this in the best way possible. What a feeling when something already perfect finds a way to become even better! Proud to be the #1 fan (confirmed independently by league representatives) of such a relentlessly innovative league. Cheers.” Such comments highlight the strong fan support for the league’s efforts to innovate and improve.
