Getty
This picture taken on September 30, 2021 shows the logo of Hyundai Motor’s luxury brand Genesis on its new all-electric vehicle, GV60, during its showcase event in Seoul.
Genesis, the luxury automotive brand known for its growing footprint in golf, is returning as a partner for the second season of TGL presented by SoFi, the tech-infused golf league created by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and TMRW Sports. The announcement underscores Genesis’s commitment to the sport’s evolution and the league’s rising cultural footprint as it continues to bring pro golf into prime time.
Genesis, which initially joined TGL as a founding partner, has expanded its role this season with new fan experiences, broadcast visibility and immersive brand activations designed to deepen engagement, both on the course and in the stands. The brand’s involvement in TGL reflects a broader strategy of aligning with modern, dynamic sports properties that reach newer and younger audiences.
“TGL presented by SoFi is honored to welcome Genesis as the league’s first Founding Partner. The Genesis brand aligns perfectly with TGL through their commitment to designing exceptional and innovative products, and their demonstrated commitment to golf all around the world,” Mike McCarley, CEO and Founder of TMRW Sports, said in 2024.
“We value their focus on providing unique, world-class experiences to consumers. We look forward to working with Genesis to promote TGL and its teams to a global fan base in new and engaging ways.”
A Week of Golf, Journalism and Genesis Hospitality
Genesis recently hosted a select group of journalists to showcase their in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, for a week that was as much about golf as it was about firsthand reporting. The itinerary offered a mix of competitive play, access to key league moments and premium experiences that showcased what Genesis brings to the sport.
The media group began the week with a private event at PopStroke, a round at the PGA National Palmer Course, and watched a TGL match on January 6 from the Genesis Lounge. It provided a perfect bridge between traditional golf understanding and the high-tech context of TGL’s indoor format.
The group also attended a press conference for the WTGL induction announcement–a sister indoor golf league featuring LPGA talent that is planned to launch later this year. The event, hosted at SoFi Center, TGL’s custom-built indoor golf venue, gave media a chance to hear directly from league executives about innovation in golf and future ambitions around female participation and expansion.
Perhaps the highlight of the week was the opportunity to take on the largest indoor golf simulator for themselves. The media personnel got a behind-the-scenes look at the player’s clubhouse, learned what goes in to broadcasting a TGL event, and hit the course for some putts and drives.
Genesis’s Strategy: Innovation Meets Golf
Genesis has steadily grown its presence in golf sponsorship over the past decade, aligning with events such as the Genesis Invitational, Genesis Scottish Open and Presidents Cup competitions, as well as other elite tours. Its return to TGL builds on that history and signals that the company sees the league’s tech-forward presentation as a key way to engage future fans.
What sets this collaboration apart is how deeply Genesis has woven itself into the fabric of the TGL experience. Beyond traditional logo placement, it leverages premium lounges, enhanced broadcast integration and fan game-day tech touch points–all aimed at turning spectators into passionate followers of a league that blends athletic mastery with immersive spectacle.
“Genesis is collaborating with TGL to elevate the fan experience for golf enthusiasts worldwide,” Tedros Mengiste, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America, said. “In this new season, we’ll continue leveraging our shared passion for innovative technologies to make new connections with fans around the globe.”
The Bigger Picture: Golf’s New Era
TGL itself represents a radical evolution in how golf is presented, merging real-world skill with virtual tech arenas that make the game more accessible and engaging for modern audiences. Matches unfold within SoFi Center’s custom 250,000-square-foot arena in Palm Beach Gardens, where six teams of PGA Tour talent compete head-to-head in fast-paced, viewer-friendly formats.
Genesis’s continued partnership isn’t just a sponsorship; it’s a statement of intent that golf’s next frontier is as much about experience as it is about competition. Through carefully curated hospitality and media activations, the brand is helping position TGL as a bridge between golf’s storied past and a dynamic, media-savvy future.
For fans and critics alike, Genesis’s return amplifies the narrative that the sport is evolving, and brands that embrace innovation early may find themselves at the center of golf’s next big chapter.
Alyssa Polczynski Alyssa Polczynski is a multimedia journalist covering Major League Baseball for Heavy.com. She has experience as an editorial producer for MLB.com and contributed to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). More about Alyssa Polczynski
More Heavy on Golf
Loading more stories