Ok, first off, I’m old. Second, I’ve been blowing tons of leaves, winterizing my irrigation system and keeping up with an unseasonably warm fall in Western New York. I actually had to Google, “What is the TGL?” in preparation for this question.
I owned a Sega Genesis gaming system 30-plus years ago. It’s the only video game system I’ve ever owned. I specifically purchased it because PGA Tour Golf 2 was coming out, so obviously, I’m a gamer and have OG street cred. Golf pandering to us gaming nerds is nothing new, but TGL marketing and bringing this game to the masses are unique and attractive to our computer-screened minds. I actually love the setup.
Players mic’d up? Count me in on that! Changing the image that professional golfers are not robots and resemble anything close to a human being or even show a personality would be a refreshing change.
Max Homa stands out as someone who has given us a glimpse of a normal person via social media. He seems like a buddy you might see on the first tee on Saturday morning. I want to see players interact, bust balls and be relatable to normal golfers.
I don’t care about what you’re learning on the range, how good or bad your hotel room or courtesy car was last weekend, or if your sponsors want a patch on your team shirt, but be real and enjoy yourself. I don’t have a crystal ball, but if it can show golfers with talent, personality and a willingness to let their hair down and have fun, it could be a hit.
I might need a New York GC shirt!
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