TGL: Atlanta Drive opens with win over Boston before falling to Los Angeles
After a bye week, TGL returned Monday night with a doubleheader at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Rory McIlroy's Boston Common Golf secures maiden TGL win as Thorbjornsen shines
After a winless debut season that saw them finish last among the five teams, Boston kicked off their second campaign on a high note at SoFi Center.
Thorbjornsen, stepping in for Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama, who were unavailable, delivered the decisive moment on the final hole, sinking a 15-foot eagle putt in his singles match against Sahith Theegala to secure the win.
Rory McIlroy, paired in singles against Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose, added a crucial point with a birdie at the 10th hole, having earlier given Boston a 4-3 lead during the triples by sinking a difficult putt to claim the Hammer.
The McIlroy-Rose singles clash recalled their dramatic Masters play-off last April, which McIlroy won to complete his career Grand Slam.
"It's been a long time coming for Keegan [Bradley] and I to get a win," said McIlroy after the win.
"Lot of quality shots, a lot of birdies and eagles and Hammers thrown and bullets dodged. It was back and forth. It was certainly fun to play."
Michael Thorbjornsen made history as the first TGL player to sink four putts from beyond 10 feet in a single match, giving Boston a 6-5 edge when he drained a 17-foot putt on the 12th hole against Theegala. He soon followed that with a 15-foot birdie to seal the team’s first-ever victory.
Despite seeing his opening shot in the triples land in a bunker, the 24-year-old bounced back impressively and dominated the rest of his match.
Genesis Invitational: Jacob Bridgeman denies Rory McIlroy to seal maiden PGA Tour win
Jacob Bridgeman survived a late scare from Rory McIlroy to secure his first PGA Tour title, edging out the Northern Irishman by a single shot at The Genesis Invitational.
Rory McIlroy one off the lead at halfway mark of Genesis Invitational
Rory McIlroy followed up his opening 66 with an even better 65 to sit just one shot off the lead held by Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman at the halfway mark of the Genesis Invitational.
Rory McIlroy battles wind and rain to share clubhouse lead at Genesis Invitational
Rory McIlroy mastered the brutal conditions to post a five-under 66 and claim a share of the clubhouse lead at the weather-affected Genesis Invitational.