TGL Completes First Trade, Sending Lowry to Boston

TGL has completed the first trade in the indoor golf league’s history, sending Shane Lowry from The Bay Golf Club to Boston Common Golf ahead of the 2027 season. The move brings Lowry together with Rory McIlroy, a longtime friend and teammate, on Boston’s roster. Under the terms announced by TGL, The Bay will receive Boston’s fourth selection in the upcoming roster formation, one future selection over the next three seasons and additional commercial considerations. The financial value of those commercial terms was not disclosed. The deal comes as TGL prepares to expand team rosters from four players to five for the 2027 season. Matches will remain three-on-three, according to details reported about the league’s format, giving teams an additional player while preserving the existing match size. Lowry said he was pleased to join Boston and looked forward to playing alongside McIlroy and helping the team pursue a championship. McIlroy welcomed the move, citing their past success together, including at the Zurich Classic, and Lowry’s commitment to team competition. The pair have also played together for Europe in the Ryder Cup. Lowry won The Open Championship in 2019 and captured...