TGL Match Recap: Tiger defeats Rory with the help of Tom Kim

COMPLETED | JUP WINS IN O.T | 4-3

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Hole Value

JUP

1	Tom	Kim
2	Kevin	Kisner
3	Tiger	Woods

BOS

1	Keegan	Bradley
2	Rory	McIlroy
3	Adam	Scott

Triples

Singles

Total

1

2

4

1

2

3

Hole #1 – Flex: Hole Halved.

Hole #2 – Bonnie link (HAMMER): Kevin Kisner hits beautiful Drive. Tom Kim, Driver off the deck – Short. Keegan Bradley misses left behind the virtual grand stands. Jupiter yelling for it to be OB but ref doesn’t count it. Rory drops it into the rough and the grand stand disappears. Places it long on the green. Tiger shorts it front of the green. Each have tough 4th shots for birdie. Jupiter throws hammer. Adam scott smokes it passed the hole coming down. Kisner 15 feet for two points…Duffs it! Tom Kim will save the hole for JUP with a long putt. Keegan from three feet to tie hole…nails it. Hole Halved.

Hole #3 – Oh Cute (HAMMER): Both players find the bunker off the tee. Tiger doesn’t get out of the bunker and BOS throws the hammer. JUP declines hammer giving BOS the point.

Hole #4 – Side Winder: Rory smashes a drive on the new hole just stays in the fairway. Tiger matches. Kisner goes for it two… just a hair short of the green. Adam Scott from the same distance…absolute beauty in tight for Eagle. 13 ft. Tom Kim chips it closeish…they’ll probably have to putt that. Keegan for eagle and the win…just misses. Tiger to for birdie and the tie…and the first birdie in JUP history…Never a doubt. Hole Halved.

Hole #5 – Cliffhanger (HAMMER): Adam Scott to tee off… not perfect but he’s on there. 23 ft from the hole. Kisner to tee off…long. but stayed on the ridge. Player yelling it’s impossible. JUP can’t get the ball to stay so they play the ball where it lies off the drop. Weird. Keegan for birdie…runs it by the hole. JUP throws Hammer. BOS accepts. Tom Kim 18 ft and a 2 point hole… misses right. Rory to tie…5ft for Par…the crowd yelling…he makes it easy. Hole Halved.

Hole #6 – Bluebonnet: Keegan tries to drive the green…finds penalty area. Tom Kim drives it green side. Advantage JUP. BOS drops in bunker. Rory leaves it long of the hole. They’ll have 23ft to save par. Tiger with the green side chip…hits the slope oddly and it comes to rest 11ft from the hole. Adam Scott a hair short for Par. JUP will win the hole regardless. Tie Game!

Hole #7 – Craic On: Tiger tees off.. misses the green. Rory off the tee…just grabs a piece of the green. Short right. 15ft from the hole. Closest approach this year on Craic on. Kisner from a slope…drills it passed 9ft for par but had a chance as it passed close to the hole. Adam Scott for birdie and the lead… just missed right. Kim for the tie…sinks it. What a clutch putt!

Hole #8 – Hatchet: (HAMMER) Kisner off the tee singing the song playing in the arena…strips it right on target. They will have a great approach. Adam Scott finds the left rough with a hook of shot. Keegan catches a flyer and he’s way long of the green. Tom Kim to gain the advantage…long. The hole will be determine by the short games. Rory hits it way to hard. Thats a long putt for par. Tiger to gain a huge advantage with a close chip…just catches the fringe and it kills the ball completely. Scott for par…sinks it! and they throw the hammer. Kisner 10 ft for the tie…walks it in it…unreal! Hole Halved

Hole #9 – Boomerang: Tom Kim off the tee…Loves it… right where you need to be. Keegan…..way left in the bunker…he’s struggling tonight. BOS will lay up. Rory from the bunker…finds the fairway lay up zone. Great shot. Tiger going for the green in two…calls for a cut. Leaves it behind the bunker with a 38 foot chip. Adam Scott from 158 yards…Beauty to 11ft. Kisner hits it too far will have 11 ft for birdie. Same as BOS. Keegan for Boston’s birdie. Sinks it! with the fist pump! TGL feeling as exciting as it’s veer been. Tom Kim to halve the last hole of Triples…Never a doubt and yell “What you say!” to the crowd who was chanting Tommy…Tommy…Tommy…

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Hole #10 – The Spear (Tiger Woods v Rory McIlroy): Tiger to kick off the first ever match play contest of him and Rory…Tiger hits it where it needs to be in the fairway. Rory answers with just finding the fairway. Tiger with 3 wood going for it from 267 yards…finds the green…he’ll have a long eagle putt. Rory to match…same club…even better! Tiger for eagle…hits it very long and utters “that’s not good.” Rory to win the hole or even put it close for some big time pressure…misses left and Tiger concedes. Tiger to tie from 8 feet…Tiger hits a shot clock violation and looses the hole! What the heck…Tiger looks no happy.

Hole #11 – Loot on The Line (Kevin Kisner v Adam Scott): Adam Scott hits a beauty and finds a little speed slot. Kisner off the tee… finds a fairway. Both going to compete on the approach shot. Kisner to go first from 176 yards…hits it close but takes a ridge away from the hole. Going to be a tough putt from 26ft. Adam Scott with a similar shot..142 yards…long and in the bunker. Point will be decided on the green. Somehow Adam Scott is not in the bunker…Kisner to putt for birdie…leaves it left off the ridge which isn’t bad. Adam Scott from a weird stance just outside the bunker..duffs it into the bunker. Now he’ll need to make it. Hammer thrown. Rory declines.

Hole #12 – On the Rocks – (Tom Kim v Keegan Bradley): Tom Kim kicks off and gets it to spin back within 2 feet of the hole! This kid is unreal! Keegan to match…a tad long. BOS concedes and Keegan will need to make a very long putt to tie…nope. JUP grabs their first lead of the night.

Hole #13 – Alpine – (Tiger Woods v Rory McIlroy)(HAMMER): Tiger to kick off his last hole of the night…looking for the speed slot…hits it. A beauty shot! Rory to match…hits the speed slot as well. Another beauty! Tiger hits it short left just behind the bunker. Rory with a similar shot finds that same bunker. Tiger leaves it short. He’ll have 8 ft for par. Rory from the bunker…rolls it passed he had a ridge to deal with and a weird stance. Rory from 9ft…sinks it! What a night for TGL viewers! And they throw the hammer! JUP accepts it…Tiger to tie from 8 feet…rim around the rosie and he nails it! Hole Halved.

Hole #14 – Set in Stone – (Kevin Kisner v Adam Scott): Kisner to tee off…Finds the green but he’ll have a a lot of work for birdie…30 ft. Adam Scott off the tee…shorter than he’d like but advantage BOS. Adam Scott from 31 ft and he nails! What in the TGL is going on tonight! Kisner to tie the hole from 30 feet…misses. Dang that would of been crazy! Game tied going into the last hole!

Hole #15 – Pin Oak – (Tom Kim v Keegan Bradley): Keegan to tee off…stripes it! Middle Fairway. Tim Kim to set in stone the star of the game… picks it up quick absolutely loved it. Kim going for it in two…267 yards…finds the bunker. Players have struggles from there. Keegan up next from 244 yards…going for it…hits it long and the ball rolls to the left a ton. Keegan with an impossible putt..hits it teribly and it runs wild to left. A lot of work left fro him…15ft. Tom Kim from the bunker…takes a deep breath…steps up to the ball…doesn’t get it out of the bunker! His second attempt almost finds the hole…just touches the lip! Keegan for a chance to win the match..no gimme..if he misses we go to a closest to the pin…just hangs out right. Headed to OT!

OVERTIME: CLOSEST TO THE PIN:

1. Keegan Bradley hits the green but just hits the ridge…26.2ft. Tom Kim up next. Sticks it closer! 1-0 JUP!

2. Kisner to start the second round just stays on…14.2 ft. Adam Scott….doesn’t catch the ridge and JUP wins in the first ever Closest to The Pin overtime in TGL history!! What a night!

GAME RECAP:

The Jupiter Links delivered an unforgettable performance in a thrilling TGL showdown, edging out the Boston Bolts in an overtime classic. With clutch shots, strategic hammer plays, and unrelenting pressure, Jupiter claimed a historic 1-0 victory in the league’s first-ever Closest-to-the-Pin overtime.

The match was a back-and-forth battle throughout, with both teams showcasing moments of brilliance. Tom Kim emerged as Jupiter’s star, delivering clutch putts and a bunker shot that had fans on the edge of their seats. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, and Kevin Kisner added layers of drama with their precision and strategic play, keeping the match tied through most of the night.

Boston’s resilience was undeniable, with Keegan Bradley sinking pivotal birdies and Scott nailing long putts to keep their team in contention. Despite Boston’s efforts, Jupiter’s ability to answer under pressure, especially in critical moments, proved to be the difference-maker.

The singles matches heightened the stakes, with Tiger and Rory’s duel on “The Spear” setting the tone. Jupiter gained momentum through Tom Kim’s brilliance, and Kevin Kisner’s consistency helped push the match into overtime.

In the Closest-to-the-Pin showdown, Jupiter proved unstoppable. Tom Kim and Kisner delivered clutch shots, securing the victory and etching their names in TGL history.

This instant classic was a testament to the excitement and unpredictability of TGL. Jupiter’s victory not only showcased their poise but also raised the stakes for what’s to come in this electrifying league. TGL fans, the future is bright—stay tuned!