TGL Playoffs: No. 2 LA Golf Club Faces No. 4 Jupiter Links in SoFi Cup Finals

The TGL playoffs conclude with a best-of-three series between LA Golf Club and Jupiter Links GC starting Monday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

The TGL playoffs reach their climax on Monday night at 9 p.m. ET as No. 2 seed Los Angeles Golf Club meets No. 4 seed Jupiter Links GC in a best-of-three championship series for the SoFi Cup. Jupiter secured its spot in the finals by delivering a 9-5 upset over top-seeded Boston Common Golf, a result that eliminated reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy. The LA squad advanced after overcoming an early 4-1 deficit through seven holes to defeat defending champion Atlanta Drive GC with a final score of 6-4. Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, and Sahith Theegala represent the California franchise, while the Florida roster features Max Homa, Tom Kim, and Kevin Kisner.

In their previous regular-season encounter on Jan. 20, the second seed defeated Jupiter 8-4. During that match, the winners established a 4-1 lead in triples before their opponents rallied to narrow the gap to 5-4 by the 14th hole. The momentum shifted when the trailing side utilized a hammer on the tee to double the stakes, but Collin Morikawa secured a 7-4 lead for his team by sinking a 17-foot birdie putt. This specific matchup also produced the first albatross in league history, as Rose holed out from 227 yards on the par-5 No. 10 (Sterling) during a singles segment against Homa.

Statistical Advantages and Team Performance

Jupiter enters the finals as the premier singles team, having earned a league-high 16 points in individual play. Their success is bolstered by a 72.7% conversion rate on putts from inside 10 feet. Conversely, the Los Angeles roster has excelled in the triples format, winning 18 holes to accumulate 20 points. The higher seed also holds a significant advantage in power, averaging 317.9 yards off the tee compared to their rivals.

Tiger Woods, who serves as a coach for the No. 4 seed, noted the team's dramatic turnaround from a 2025 inaugural season where they finished 1-4 with only two points. Woods previously referred to the squad as the "Bad News Bears" following a series of errors that included a shot-clock violation on a four-foot putt and a bunker shot that nearly struck a spectator. Despite those past struggles, the group now heads into the championship with momentum from their semifinal rout.

Key Holes and Player Matchups

Monday's opening match features critical pairings on specific holes, including the 108-yard, par-3 No. 7 (On the Rocks) where Homa and Rose will face off. This hole is a stronghold for Kim, who recorded the second ace in TGL history there on March 3 against The Bay Golf Club. During the semifinals, the South Korean star placed his tee shot on No. 7 within two feet, three inches of the cup to help extend his team's lead to 7-3.

On the 416-yard, par-4 No. 8 (Stinger), Kim will compete against Fleetwood. This hole requires drives to stay below a 50-foot apex to avoid a rock formation. Theegala is among the players who have previously hit into the penalty area here, contributing to the six total penalty shots recorded on Stinger through the semifinals. Fleetwood holds two of the three lowest recorded apexes on this hole, including a 318.3-yard drive that reached a maximum height of only 9.1 feet.

Course Layout and Championship Schedule

The championship course features unique challenges such as No. 12 (Cenote), a 264-yard par 3 that is the longest on the circuit. Jupiter boasts a 5-0-1 record on Cenote, while their opponents have struggled with a 1-4-1 mark. Kisner and Theegala are scheduled to hit tee shots on this hole Monday; in their last meeting, the former won the hole after his opponent found the penalty area. The LA-based club finds its strength on holes like No. 14 (Cliffhanger), where they hold a 3-0-1 record. The team has never missed a green in nine attempts across holes No. 6, No. 13, and No. 14 this season.

The postseason broadcast begins Match 1 on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Match 2 follows on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. If a deciding third match is required, it will take place Tuesday at 9:00 in the evening. The full 15-hole rotation includes three par 5s: the 569-yard No. 2 (Caverns), the 535-yard No. 10 (Sterling), and the 537-yard No. 15 (Stone & Steeple).