Manchester City's John Stones and F1's Alex Albon Invest in TGL Team
Manchester City defender John Stones and Formula One driver Alex Albon have joined Stephen Curry in investing in a franchise in the high-tech golf competition created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Stones and Albon Join Curry in Investing in TGL Team
Manchester City defender John Stones and Formula One driver Alex Albon have joined Stephen Curry in investing in a franchise in the high-tech golf competition created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. Stones and Albon have, through their investment in fund manager Apex, joined Curry in the investor group behind the San Francisco team that will play in the TGL project that launches next year.
The Lisbon-based fund said Thursday that it had acquired a stake in the San Francisco franchise, one of six in TGL that will play in a domed arena in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Stones and Albon will "participate in TGL events, including pro-am tournaments and charity events," Apex said in a statement.
Unique Format and Broadcast Schedule for TGL
Matches in TGL will be played over 15 holes, where longer shots played off real grass or sand are hit into a giant simulator. Short-game shots are played to a high-tech green complex that rotates on a turntable to create different contours.
The two-hour matches are set to be broadcast by ESPN on a three-month schedule, starting in 2025 and ending before the Masters in April. Woods, a player and co-owner in the Florida team Jupiter Links, is among the participants in TGL.
Other Notable TGL Investors
In addition to Stones and Albon, other notable investors in TGL include tennis players Serena and Venus Williams backing the Los Angeles team and Fenway Sports Group supporting the Boston franchise that McIlroy will play for.
The TGL project was originally scheduled to start this week but was delayed due to damage to the domed arena. The opening match has been pushed back to next year.
