L.A. spoils Tiger's return, tops Jupiter Links for TGL title The Los Angeles Golf Club secured the 2026 TGL championship with a decisive 9-2 victory over Jupiter Links in the SoFi Cup finals. The match, played in a best-of-three format, concluded in 10 holes after Los Angeles rallied with three consecutive eagles to clinch the title. Tiger Woods, who made his first appearance in over a year, played a pivotal role for Jupiter Links as their captain but fell short as his team was outmatched. Woods, recovering from October back surgery, had initially served as a cheerleader for Jupiter Links. However, after Los Angeles took an early lead in the first match of the series, he opted to step into the playing role, replacing Kevin Kisner. His most critical moment came on the seventh hole, where a missed 3-foot putt allowed Los Angeles to seize momentum. The match ended swiftly, with Jupiter Links unable to recover from the deficit. “I missed a short one to give them momentum, and we never got it back,” Woods admitted after the match. While he expressed frustration over the loss, he emphasized his determination to continue competing. “This body doesn’t recover like it did when it was 24, 25. It doesn’t mean I’m not trying,” he said. Woods hinted at his potential return for the Masters tournament in April, noting his commitment to recovery and preparation. The match’s turning point came when Los Angeles extended their lead to 6-2 heading into singles play. Key moments included Max Homa’s strategic decision to use a “hammer” — a rule allowing the hole to be worth three points — after Jupiter Links threatened to extend the series. Homa’s missed putt led to an automatic win for Los Angeles, sealing their victory. Jupiter Links, which earned $4.5 million for the loss, faced challenges in maintaining their momentum.#tiger_woods #jupiter_links #los_angeles_golf_club #sofi_cup #pga_of_america
