TGL golf: Rory McIlroy hits record drive as Boston Common Golf thrash Shane Lowry's The Bay Golf Club
Boston Common Golf are two wins from two in TGL Season 2 after Rory McIlroy, Michael Thorbjornsen and Keegan Bradley inflict heavy defeat on Shane Lowry, Wyndham Clark and Min Woo Lee's Bay Golf Club; watch every TGL match live on Sky Sports Golf
Tuesday 27 January 2026 09:43, UK
Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen powered Boston Common Golf to another emphatic TGL victory as they routed The Bay Golf Club 9-1 at the SoFi Center.
After finishing last in Season 1, Boston have quickly established themselves as the team to beat in Season 2.
The Ballfrogs top the standings at 2-0-0 and hold the tiebreaker over fellow unbeaten Atlanta Drive with 15 holes won, while The Bay (0-2-0) faces an uphill climb toward the postseason after a second straight defeat.
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McIlroy smashed a record-breaking 358-yard drive on Storrowed while Thorbjornsen continued his remarkable start after setting a TGL record with four putts from outside 10 feet on his debut.
The 24-year-old delivered again on Monday, draining a 14‑footer for birdie at the seventh to push Boston 4-1 ahead, then calmly sinking a pressure-packed six‑footer with the Hammer in play to prevent a two‑point swing.
Boston set the tone early by winning the opening hole and never relinquished control, closing out the match with a near-flawless stretch.
McIlroy added to the momentum by defeating close friend Shane Lowry in singles, picking up points at No 10 and 13 as part of a dominant 8-0 Boston run over the final 11 holes.
What's next?
Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links GC face reigning champions Atlanta Drive GC on February 2 (10pm start UK time), while McIlroy's Boston Common Golf next feature on February 23 against Atlanta Drive (10pm start UK time).
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