Golf superstar Rory McIlroy makes shock announcement: “Who knows where it could go?”

Rory McIlroy to Star in New Documentary Showcasing the Journey of Forming Boston Common Golf

Rory McIlroy is set to feature in a new documentary that highlights the highs and lows of creating his TGL team, Boston Common Golf. The announcement was confirmed following the release of a teaser trailer on X (formerly Twitter) on September 30. While an official release date has yet to be confirmed, Sports Business Journal’s Josh Carpenter has suggested the series will debut in mid-December.

Boston Common Golf’s lineup includes notable players such as 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley and former Masters champions Adam Scott and Hideki Matsuyama. England’s Tyrrell Hatton was initially expected to join the team, but he was removed after his decision to join LIV Golf. Similarly, Jon Rahm had initially committed to TGL but withdrew before joining LIV in December last year.

TGL, co-founded by McIlroy and Tiger Woods, is set to premiere on ESPN in January. The concept blends cutting-edge technology with teams of top PGA Tour players competing in a unique format. Six teams, each representing a different city, will face off in two-hour weekly competitions throughout the season. The matches will be played in a state-of-the-art facility in Florida, where golfers will hit into a giant simulator in front of a live studio audience.

In the trailer, McIlroy narrates: “I love the game of golf. And now, I want it to grow, become more accessible, and help bring it into the future. So, I decided to go all in and help launch a new team golf league called TGL. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Over the last couple of years, we invited a documentary crew to follow me and the team as we built from scratch a new TGL team for Boston’s passionate sports fans. This is the story of all the ups, the downs, and everything in between.”

The documentary promises an inside look at the challenges and triumphs of forming the Boston-based team and launching this innovative new league.