Mark Schlabach
TGL Golf is including a seventh group for the 2027 season that may signify Detroit, the tech-infused golf league introduced Tuesday.
Motor Metropolis Golf will probably be co-owned by Steve Hamp and Sheila Ford Hamp, who’s the principal proprietor and chairwoman of the Detroit Lions. Michael Hamp, Peter Hamp and Kevin Kelleher will lead the franchise.
Denver Broncos proprietor Rob Walton and legal professional Jordan Rose are additionally a part of the possession group.
“It is a nice second for Detroit sports activities and a proud second for me personally,” Michael Hamp, a co-owner of Center West Companions and Motor Metropolis Golf Membership’s new group governor, mentioned in an announcement.
“My grandfather, William Clay Ford Sr., was an avid golfer, and I imagine bringing a brand new format of the sport he beloved would make him actually proud. I am extremely grateful for our companions at MCGC — it is an honor to construct this group collectively. Detroit’s followers are essentially the most loyal in sports activities, and we’re excited to signify our metropolis in TGL and construct a group that Detroit followers will probably be proud to help.”
In its inaugural season, TGL had six groups representing Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco/Oakland and Jupiter, Florida. The groups consisted of 4 golfers with three competing every match on the SoFi Heart in Palm Seashore Gardens, Florida.
It is unclear if TGL intends to develop earlier than its second season, which is slated to start in January 2026.
In April, the Related Press reported {that a} group was planning to bid for a TGL franchise in Dallas with a price ticket of $77 million.
TGL, which is fronted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, can also be exploring matching involving LPGA stars.
“Detroit is a incredible sports activities city,” TGL and TMRW Sports activities CEO Mike McCarley mentioned in an announcement. “Town has a championship legacy and Detroit followers are keen about their groups they usually’ll let you already know it.
“The possession group for Motor Metropolis Golf Membership will make the most of their deep ties to the group and in depth experience as NFL group house owners to forge a TGL group that embodies Detroit’s tradition for sports activities and the area’s love of golf.”
