Kevin Kisner’s shank had Tiger Woods doubled over laughing at TGL.
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TGL’s second night time received off to an electrical begin when Tiger Woods made a smoke-machine-aided entrance to “Eye of the Tiger,” however the simulator league had some struggles as Los Angeles Golf Membership crushed Woods’ Jupiter Hyperlinks Golf Membership 12-1.
Whereas Woods was the headliner of the night time, his teammates — Kevin Kisner and Max Homa — stole the present. Homa, unsurprisingly, was probably the most entertaining of the six golfers as his self- and team-depreciation led to some humorous hot-mic moments.
Homa’s commentary was the most effective a part of TGL’s second match till Kisner bladed a bunker shot that nearly lower the flagstick in half, leaving Woods doubled over laughing.
Yep, Tour professionals are identical to us. Nicely, typically.
Kisner then proceeded to almost jar the following 57-foot pitch shot to save lots of par.
“I’m nonetheless hurting I’m laughing so exhausting,” Woods mentioned on the published within the aftermath of Kisner’s cranium. “I didn’t assume anybody may get damage out right here. It virtually cleared the stands. It was rising, oh my God.”
Homa, who was behind the struggling Kisner in Jupiter’s lineup Tuesday, zinged Kisner earlier than hitting his last shot of the night.
As famous above, Homa was the intense spot for TGL on its second night time.
With Jupiter getting drubbed and Kisner spending most of his time blasting the ball into hazards, Homa spent his night time exhibiting why he is an ideal alternative for a league that’s going to depend on gamers exhibiting their personalities.
Kisner additionally had his moments on the mic, together with making an attempt to go to the bullpen for reduction from Tiger’s son, Charlie Woods.
The second night time of TGL had its flaws. That’s regular for any start-up.
However Kisner’s bunker cranium and Homa’s commentary present what the product can change into: enjoyable and unserious golf leisure.
That’s the blueprint for TGL.
