TGL recently announced Full Swing as their Official Technology Partner, leading the charge in providing cutting-edge tech solutions for TGL’s game dynamics. Full Swing, not only holds the distinction of being the Official Licensee of the PGA TOUR in the golf simulator domain but is also the favored choice of many TGL golfers, including Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, and Xander Schauffele.
Their collaboration over the past year has been pivotal for TGL’s gaming tech advancements. As a testament to this partnership, Full Swing’s technology will spearhead TGL’s gameplay, showcasing over 10 integrated tech features.
TGL is a groundbreaking primetime golf league that blends advanced technology and live-action, set in the scenic backdrop of Palm Beach, Fla. This unique league kicks off in January 2024 and showcases teams of top PGA TOUR stars vying for supremacy in a specially designed arena. At the heart of TGL lies a cutting-edge, condensed format of team golf, spotlighting some of the PGA TOUR’s most renowned names.
So far, an impressive roster of 12 players, featuring golf icons like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm among others, has been unveiled. Collectively, this initial set of players boasts an awe-inspiring record: 28 major championships, 190 PGA TOUR victories, and a cumulative 886 weeks reigning as World No. 1. Notably, this list also includes five of the current top 10 global players.
Key Highlights:
- Teams: Six dynamic teams, each consisting of three PGA TOUR professionals, will engage in exhilarating head-to-head match play. Team ownerships are crystallizing, with Los Angeles Golf Club fronted by the trio of Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams, and TGL Boston championed by the Fenway Sports Group.
- State-of-the-Art Venue: Fans can expect an unparalleled golfing experience. The venue showcases a data-rich, virtual course complemented by a tech-driven short-game facility.
- Immersive Fan Engagement: The venue promises a high-octane, close-up fan experience. Every shot is broadcast live, culminating in a riveting two-hour, primetime telecast.
- Season Structure: The thrill unfolds across 15 gripping regular season matches, leading up to the climactic semifinals and championship clashes.
Full Swing is a leader in golf technology, recognized as the Official Licensed Simulator of The PGA TOUR. Offering patented dual-tracking to tri-tracking technology, this unique feature captures authentic ball flight across renowned global golf courses and over 30 varied sports encounters, ensuring a comprehensive indoor athletic experience.
Tiger Woods places his trust in the Full Swing KIT launch monitor. This tool provides golf enthusiasts with 16 specific data points about the club and ball, complemented by high-definition video. It’s designed to amplify the indoor simulation, integrating seamlessly with its cutting-edge outdoor launch monitor counterpart.
Full Swing’s Key Elements of TGL’s Gameplay Tech Stack:
- Full Swing KIT Launch Monitor: Accurate moment of impact data for each TGL shot, including ball and club measurements.
- Virtual Golf Holes: Leading TGL’s virtual world environment and the implementation of TGL’s custom designed golf holes played on a massive screen within the venue, which operates on a customized Full Swing Golf simulator software platform.
- Virtual Caddie: Interactive yardage book on a touchscreen monitor that allows TGL teams to preview and strategize on each hole.
- Virtual Green by Full Swing: Three separate 15’ x 27’ Virtual Greens within TGL’s 3,800 square foot putting green, each the largest ever built with 189 actuators and jacks.
- Gameplay System Architecture: Connecting virtual and live action technologies through custom software for TGL’s gameplay experience.
- Full Swing Simulators: Additionally, TGL teams will warm up on Full Swing Pro 2.0 Simulators featuring a customizable driving range to prepare for matches.
