On a thrilling Tuesday night, every team was still in the hunt for a playoff spot, with New York having a shot at clinching with consecutive wins.
New York Golf Club vs The Bay Golf Club
In the first showdown, New York faced off against the Bay Golf Club. New York's lineup featured Xander Schauffele, Matthew Fitzpatrick, and Rickie Fowler, while the Bay rolled out a seasoned squad with Shane Lowry, Ludvig Aberg, and Wyndham Clark, none of whom played in their last victory over Los Angeles.
Triples
The Bay came out swinging, taking the first three holes with just one Hammer in play. Shane Lowry was the star, delivering clutch shots that set the tone.
Historically, teams winning the first three holes have always clinched the match in TGL. New York, however, showed resilience, scoring on the fourth hole after Aberg's missed putt.
They tightened the gap further when Clark's tee shot found water on the notorious 'Stinger' hole.
Singles
By hole 11, New York had evened the score at 3-3, capitalizing on Clark's penalty area woes. The 13th hole brought drama as the Bay's Hammer was deemed illegal after Schauffele was already set.
Despite this, Schauffele flubbed his chip, giving Aberg and the Bay the hole. Wyndham Clark's quip, "The ball never lies," resonated as the Bay won the next hole after New York declined a Hammer.
On the final hole, Shane Lowry ensured the Bay's 5-3 victory, pushing them into playoff contention with one match to go.
Boston Common Golf vs New York Golf Club
New York stuck with most of their lineup, swapping Fitzpatrick for Cameron Young. This was the same lineup that took them to a runner-up finish last year. Boston introduced Hideki Matsuyama and Adam Scott alongside a clean-shaven Keegan Bradley.
Triples
After their earlier defeat, New York started strong, winning the first hole thanks to Scott's missed putt. Boston quickly responded, taking the second hole after New York passed on their Hammer.
New York's last hurrah came on the fifth hole, winning when Boston wisely declined a Hammer. Boston then dominated, winning the next four holes to lead 5-2 heading into Singles.
Singles
With their playoff hopes dwindling, New York struggled. Scott birdied the 10th and 13th holes, the latter after New York's Hammer, while Bradley sealed the deal with a birdie on the 15th, giving Boston a commanding 9-2 victory.
Both Boston Common and Atlanta Drive secured playoff spots after these matches. Boston, rebounding from a winless 2025, now eyes the top seed. Los Angeles and the Bay hold the remaining playoff positions, with three matches left.
Updated TGL Standings
- x - Boston Common Golf (3-1-0, 6 points, 25 holes won)
- x - Atlanta Drive GC (3-2-0, 6 points, 23 holes won)
- Los Angeles Golf Club (2-2-0, 4 points, 21 holes won)
- The Bay Golf Club (2-2-0, 4 points, 17 holes won)
------- Playoff Cut Line ------- 5.
New York Golf Club (1-3-0, 2 points, 16 holes won) 6.
Jupiter Links Golf Club (1-2-0, 2 points, 13 holes won)
Looking Ahead
Boston faces Jupiter Links in their final regular-season match on Sunday, March 1, at 9:00 PM EST on ESPN. Boston aims to lock in the top seed, while Jupiter fights for their first playoff appearance.