{"id":392824,"date":"2026-01-27T08:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T08:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/392824\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T08:53:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T08:53:10","slug":"tgl-golf-rory-mcilroy-hits-record-drive-as-boston-common-golf-thrash-shane-lowrys-the-bay-golf-club-golf-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/392824\/","title":{"rendered":"TGL golf: Rory McIlroy hits record drive as Boston Common Golf thrash Shane Lowry’s The Bay Golf Club | Golf News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen powered Boston Common Golf to another emphatic TGL victory as they routed The Bay Golf Club 9-1 at the SoFi Center.<\/p>\n

After finishing last in Season 1, Boston have quickly established themselves as the team to beat in Season 2.<\/p>\n

The Ballfrogs top the standings at 2-0-0 and hold the tiebreaker over fellow unbeaten Atlanta Drive with 15 holes won, while The Bay (0-2-0) faces an uphill climb toward the postseason after a second straight defeat.<\/p>\n

McIlroy smashed a record-breaking 358-yard drive on Storrowed while Thorbjornsen continued his remarkable start after setting a TGL record with four putts from outside 10 feet on his debut.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old delivered again on Monday, draining a 14\u2011footer for birdie at the seventh to push Boston 4-1 ahead, then calmly sinking a pressure-packed six\u2011footer with the Hammer in play to prevent a two\u2011point swing.<\/p>\n

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Boston set the tone early by winning the opening hole and never relinquished control, closing out the match with a near-flawless stretch.<\/p>\n

McIlroy added to the momentum by defeating close friend Shane Lowry in singles, picking up points at No 10 and 13 as part of a dominant 8-0 Boston run over the final 11 holes.<\/p>\n

What’s next?<\/p>\n

Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links GC face reigning champions Atlanta Drive GC on February 2 (10pm start UK time), while McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf next feature on February 23 against Atlanta Drive (10pm start UK time).<\/p>\n

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