Tiger Woods‘s mission to surprise his fans has turned into dust. After weeks of speculation around his indoor golf league, TGL, a recent trademark application shed light on a potential new team while Woods was away from the greens.TGL Holdings LLC has filed for a trademark for “Motor City Golf Club,” sparking rumors that Detroit could be the next city to join the league. The Ford family was spotted attending TGL matches earlier this year, adding fuel to the speculation. Now, an insider has leaked crucial information on it, and fans are gobbling it up.
Mike Sullivan, Founder of Metro Detroit Golfers, took it to X to share the breaking news that TGL is set to announce its first expansion team, the Motor City Golf Club, representing Detroit, which will kick off play in the league’s third season in 2027. The ownership group is an impressive lineup, led by Michael Hamp and Middle West Partners, alongside Sheila Ford Hamp and other notable names in the business.
“We’re pleased to share that later today we will announce our first expansion team, Motor City Golf Club, representing Detroit. The team will begin play in TGL’s third season in 2027. The ownership group is led by Michael Hamp and Middle West Partners; as well as Sheila Ford Hamp, principal owner and chair of the Detroit Lions; Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos; and limited partners rooted in global sports and Detroit’s community. Join us in welcoming Motor City Golf Club to TGL presented by SoFi. The embargoed press release is at the bottom of this note”, read the tweet.
At the time of updating the article, the official TGL X page confirmed the news, writing, “Introducing Motor City Golf Club, TGL’s newest team. Debuting in 2027”, in their latest post. Michael Hamp, co-owner of Middle West Partners and Motor City Golf Club’s new team governor, expressed his excitement, saying, “This is a great moment for Detroit sports and a proud moment for me personally… I’m incredibly grateful for our partners at MCGC – it’s an honor to build this team together.”
BREAKING: Detroit officially getting TGL team! ⛳️#tgl #golf pic.twitter.com/fbSuo3SLLm
— Mike Sullivan (@MikeSullivan) May 20, 2025
The ownership group, which includes Rob Walton, owner of the Denver Broncos, and Jordan Rose, president and founder of Rose Law Group, shares a vision for Motor City Golf Club, aligning with TGL’s platform and the future of golf.
Rob Walton and Jordan Rose are jazzed to join the TGL party, saying, “We are excited to be a part of innovating the great game of golf. TGL finds a terrific balance between honoring the tradition of the sport while adding elements that will grow its appeal and fan base.” They’re not alone – a star-studded ownership group, including Middle West Partners, Kit Hawkins, and Vansa Chatikavanij of Present Ventures, tech entrepreneur Kal Somani, and more, is backing Motor City Golf Club. Mike McCarley notes, “Detroit is a fantastic sports town. The city has a championship legacy and Detroit fans are passionate about their teams, and they’ll let you know it.”
The Motor City Golf Club is set to swing into action in TGL’s third season, joining six other teams in the lineup. With cutting-edge tech, team-focused match play, and a commitment to fan engagement, this league is about to get real. McCarley adds that the ownership group will “utilize their deep ties to the community and extensive expertise as NFL team owners to forge a TGL team that embodies Detroit’s culture for sports and the region’s love of golf.”
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