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Time for a first look at Jupiter Links Golf Club as it prepares for its Season 2 debut against New York Golf Club on Tuesday night.
TGL presented by SoFi has already seen a host of clutch shots and memorable moments this year, but the new season is just getting started. The action continues at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday with Jupiter Links Golf Club teeing it up for the first time in 2026, matched up against New York Golf Club.
New York dropped its opener 6-4 against Atlanta in a back-and-forth match that came down to the final hole, and we expect another strong effort from NYGC as both teams look to capture their first win of the season.
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LINEUPS
Jupiter Links Golf Club: Akshay Bhatia, Max Homa, Kevin Kisner
New York Golf Club: Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick, Cameron Young
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SINGLES
3 THINGS TO KNOW
Tiger Time: Tuesday night also marks the first appearance of the season for Tiger Woods. The 15-time major winner is still recovering from a back procedure but plans to be at SoFi Center in a non-playing role for every Jupiter match until he’s ready to play again. He’ll be mic’d up all night to interact with fans, teammates and the ESPN broadcasters, reacting to the match in real time with feedback and thoughts on strategy and execution.
Close Calls: New York has now lost three straight dating back to the Season 1 Finals, all of them against Atlanta in dramatic fashion. Even counting those three losses, New York has outscored opponents 36-30 over its last six matches. This is still a strong squad that should be playing with a lot of confidence as it looks to make another playoff run. Tuesday’s match is a great opportunity for the team to reset and get back to winning ways with plenty of golf left this season.
Think it Through: In terms of strategy, Jupiter lived by a pretty simple rule in Season 1 – let those Hammers fly! JLGC threw the Hammer 15 times in the regular season last year, more than any team in the league. They also accepted a league-high 12 Hammers from their opponents. They finished with a Hammer points differential of -12, worst in TGL. We’ll see if Jupiter can be a little more selective and use the Hammer to their advantage in Season 2.
SINGLES MATCHUPS
Akshay Bhatia vs. Rickie Fowler: Bhatia makes his TGL debut as an alternate, matched up with Fowler. They start at the par-5 Boomerang. Fowler has a little more pop off the tee and may have a small advantage. But Bhatia is an irons wizard and should be pleased to see the 13th, Straight Up, a par-4 that’s all about the second shot.
Max Homa vs. Matt Fitzpatrick: A risk-reward par-5 that’s already claimed a few tee shots awaits at the 11th, Loot on the Line. Fitzpatrick is one of the most analytical players in the game and has likely already thought out various scenarios based on the score. The data won’t help much at Cenote, the par-3 14th where players can bang driver into a massive backstop that feeds tee shots back to the green.
Kevin Kisner vs. Cameron Young: Both players finished tied in greens in regulation during Season 1 and should be evenly matched at the par-3 12th – Set in Stone. Young’s sizeable distance advantage will come into play at the last, Sterling, a shorter par-5 where players must avoid the skinny bunker running directly through the middle of the fairway.
THE COURSE
Players begin at Hatchet, a 448-yard par-4 that’s in the rotation for the first time this season. The fairway is generous, but the green is protected by water and makes for awkward approach shots on less-than-ideal tee shots.
New-look The Spear plays as the second, while we’ll see the debut of a new Team Hole at the fourth – The Jup Life - a nod to what’s become perhaps the most bustling hub for professional golfers in North America. The 588-yard par-5 is set on an inlet with surrounding boats and a lighthouse that can serve as an aiming point for players. The fairway pinches in at the 300-yard mark, and those trying for the green in two will be taking on a tricky island green.
The par-4 eighth, Stinger, is back in the rotation and players are now just 2 for 6 getting it under the rock and in play off the tee. Atlanta alternate Chris Gotterup showed us the way last week with a beautifully-flighted 1-iron underneath the overhanging rock.
New York gets its second crack at their Team Hole, Big Apple, at the ninth. They picked up a point at the 604-yard par-5 with a tap-in par in the first match against Atlanta.
The par-5 Boomerang is back in the rotation for the first time this season, while No. 14, the new par-3 Cenote, is in play for the fourth consecutive match.
HOLE SPOTLIGHT
No. 11, Loot on the Line, 377 yards
Players should be weary at this visually-appealing par-4 that doesn’t look like much on the scorecard at just 377 yards. It’s a beast though, especially for those who decide to risk it and take aim at the small island fairway up the middle. Three players have hit this tee shot so far in Season 2 and two ended up in the penalty area, with Collin Morikawa the only one to keep it in play.
There are significantly safer options on either side of the island fairway, meaning we could see some fascinating strategy decisions here Tuesday night with just a few holes left to play.