Atlanta Drive Golf Club (GC) is one of the six teams competing in the inaugural season of TGL, a new tech-infused golf league. The team is owned by Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons. The team’s roster features prominent golfers Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay, Billy Horschel and Lucas Glover. Atlanta Drive GC is considered one of the main contenders to win the TGL Championship. With two players, Thomas and Cantlay, highly ranked, Atlanta Drive GC should be able to compete with any of the other teams in the league. The team should be interesting to watch when Thomas is in action, as he is a player known for his trash talk, but Atlanta Drive GC may need to get more of Cantlay’s personality to show up, as he is usually somewhat reserved.
Atlanta Drive GC Players
Justin Thomas is a two-time major champion and former World Number One player. Thomas has secured 15 PGA TOUR victories before turning 30. He won the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2022 and he won the FedExCup Championship in 2017.
Patrick Cantlay hails from Long Beach, California and his career includes a 54-week reign as the top-ranked amateur, eight PGA TOUR wins, and a 2021 FedExCup victory.
Billy Horschel is an eight-time PGA TOUR winner and he is known for his consistency and competitive spirit. He was the 2014 FedExCup champion.
Lucas Glover was the winner of the 2009 U.S. Open. Glover has six PGA TOUR victories and brings a wealth of experience to the team.
2025 Atlanta Drive Golf Club Team Schedule
Jan. 21, 7:00 PM – New York Golf Club (ESPN)
Feb. 17, 1:00 PM – Los Angeles Golf Club (ESPN)
Feb. 17, 4:00 PM – The Bay Golf Club (ESPN)
Feb. 24, 9:00 PM – Boston Common Golf (ESPN 2)
Mar. 4, 7:00 PM – Jupiter Links Golf Club (ESPN)
TGL presented by SoFi is an innovative golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR fusing advanced tech and live action in prime time. The season includes a total of 24 players with four players assigned to each of the six teams. Each TGL match features three players competing on each team in a two-hour team golf competition, offering a fresh approach to the sport with a focus on technology, innovation, and fan engagement.
A purpose-built venue called SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, combines a data-rich virtual course with a first-of-its-kind short game complex creating a unique experience for the fans in the stands and watching around the world. TGL combines advanced technology with live action, featuring top PGA Tour players competing in two-hour, prime-time matches. The inaugural season began on January 7, 2025.
Each of the six teams represents a different city and comprises four players, with three participating in each match. Matches consist of 15 holes divided into two segments: Triples (First 9 Holes): A 3-on-3 alternate-shot format where players rotate teeing off and taking subsequent shots. Singles (Final 6 Holes): Head-to-head competition with players rotating through individual matchups. The players hit shots off real grass, rough, or sand into a simulator screen. The shorter shots of under 50 yards and the putts take place inside the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on a real green that can be adjusted for each hole.
The matches last about two hours and take place in primetime on Monday or Tuesday nights from January through March. The schedule has 15 regular-season matches followed by a four-team playoff, and a best-of-three final.