Justin Thomas signs to TGL’s Atlanta Drive GC, becomes first confirmed player-team signing

JT is headed to the ATL.

On Tuesday, the TGL announced Justin Thomas has signed with Atlanta Drive GC. He’s the first player to officially join a TGL team.

“Atlanta and the state of Georgia have been the home to some of the biggest sporting events in the country and I’m excited to represent fans there as part of TGL and Atlanta Drive GC,” Thomas said in a release. “To be aligned with an owner like Arthur Blank and his incredible variety of businesses as they expand their golf portfolio, feels like a great fit for me. I promise our team will compete hard to win championships and have a lot of fun along the way. We will represent Atlanta in the best way possible while helping grow the game everywhere through this unique TGL format.”

The 2022-23 PGA Tour season didn’t go as planned for Thomas, but his resume speaks for itself. He’s won 15 times on Tour, including the 2017 and 2022 PGA Championships. Thomas has represented the United States at six team events: 2017, 2019 and 2022 Presidents Cups and 2018, 2020 and 2023 Ryder Cups.

The Atlanta Drive GC’s ownership is led by Blank and AMB Sports and Entertainment, which runs the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United and PGA Tour Superstores. The TGL is a tech-infused league headed by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and their joint venture TMRW Sports.

The first match is set for Jan. 9, 2023 at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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