TGL drops massive Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth hint as $77 million expansion lined up

The TGL has made no secret of wanting to expand their league for the 2026 season, and it appears Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have the wheels in motion to make things bigger

TGL holdings has filed for two more trademarks in Chicago and Texas, with the innovative league founded by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods looking to expand.

The maiden season of TGL took place earlier this year, with Atlanta Drive coming away as inaugural champions. Having seen some success on the back of their launch campaign, those in charge are now looking to take things to the next level for season two in 2025.

Earlier this week, the first team set to be a part of the expansion emerged, after the league filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for “Motor City Golf Club” to be trademarked, hinting that a Detroit-centered franchise was on the horizon.

A day later, more trademarks have followed, this time under the Chicago and Texas names. The inclusion of the Texas team in particular will catch the attention of golf fans, with two of the PGA Tour’s biggest names in Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth descending from the state.

Spieth and Scheffler were two the key stars two opt not to take part in the 2025 TGL season, but a Texas-based franchise could well be enough to bring the two United States Ryder Cup teammates on board. The problem of travel for the two Texans seems to be a roadblock, with TGL matches taking place in Florida at the SoFi Center.

I’ve talked with those guys from the very beginning, and just with where I’m at in life with my two young kids, and I live in Dallas, it just isn’t a great time right now given what it is and our schedule,” he told ‘The Smylie Show.’ back in February.

“Most of those guys live there or live close to there or don’t have multiple kids under four years old. [I am] in a little bit different place in life right now. The concept is pretty cool. I’m having a different demographic when I’m at the course asking me about it than your typical network consumers on the weekend of a PGA Tour event.

“They seem to be accessing what they are trying to access, which is great if it’s another way to help grow the game.” Whilst location appears to be a problem for many, those in charge of the indoor setup appear open to bringing in stadiums across the United States to make the league more accessible.

Last month, the first murmurs of a Dallas team emerged via the Associated Press, with bidding for the franchise said to be around the $77 million mark. “There’s been a ton of interest over the course of a season,” TMRW Sports co-founder Mike McCarley told the report.