Patrick Cantlay Returns to TGL 🥶 Season 2 Surges as Injuries, Tiger Woods Absence & Ratings Spark Buzz
🚨 TGL Season 2 is heating up—and Patrick Cantlay is back right on time.
After missing the season opener due to injury, Patrick “Patty Ice” Cantlay is officially set to return for Atlanta Drive GC’s January 7 clash against Bay Golf Club, giving the tech-driven league a major boost just as momentum continues to build.
🏌️♂️ Atlanta Drive GC announced Cantlay’s return with a celebratory post—“Welcome back Patty Ice 🥶🧊”—and his presence couldn’t come at a better time. Last season, Cantlay was TGL’s most dominant Hammer strategist, finishing with a league-best +13 score and earning the respect of his peers as the No. 1 strategist in the league.
⚠️ Cantlay had been sidelined since December 28 with an undisclosed injury. Given his history of back problems—and with the PGA Tour 2026 season approaching in Hawaii—his cautious return signals both recovery and smart planning.
🔥 Even without Cantlay, Atlanta Drive GC pulled off a dramatic 6–4 season-opening victory, led by Billy Horschel’s massive 37-foot eagle putt on the final hole. Now, with Cantlay back alongside Billy Horschel and Chris Gotterup, Atlanta looks even more dangerous.
🚑 Injuries Are Shaping the TGL Landscape
While Cantlay returns, several stars remain sidelined:
• Justin Thomas (out after November 2025 microdiscectomy surgery)
• Lucas Glover (still unavailable)
• Tiger Woods, recovering from another back surgery, will attend matches but won’t play for Jupiter Links
These absences have forced teams to rely on emergency replacements—but the league hasn’t slowed down.
⭐ Rory McIlroy & Boston Common Golf Finally Break Through
After a winless Season 1, Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf earned their first-ever TGL victory, defeating Los Angeles Golf Club 7–5. While Rory impressed in Triples play, substitute Michael Thorbjornsen stole the show with clutch putts—including a 16-foot eagle on the final hole to seal the win.
📊 TGL Ratings Are Beating Expectations
Despite competing directly with NFL broadcasts, the Season 2 opener on ABC averaged 646,000 viewers, outperforming major winter golf events like:
• PNC Championship
• Grant Thornton Invitational
• World Champions Cup
Even more impressive? 42% of TGL viewers are under 49, making the league’s audience 13 years younger than the average PGA Tour broadcast—a huge win for golf’s future.
💬 Is TGL changing how golf is consumed?
💬 Can Atlanta Drive GC make a title push with Cantlay back?
💬 Does TGL’s younger audience signal a new era for the sport?
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