Hideki Matsuyama Comments on TGL Attendance Amid Viewing Decline

Hideki Matsuyama is set to make his TGL debut next week with the Boston Common team, which has struggled in its first two matches, suffering defeats to both Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links and Los Angeles. Ahead of his participation, Matsuyama admitted he has only watched about 10 to 15 minutes of TGL and has yet to visit the league's custom arena, raising concerns about his engagement with the new format co-founded by Woods and Rory McIlroy. While the TGL initially attracted over 919,000 viewers during its launch, interest appears to be waning, prompting worries about the league's long-term viability. Matsuyama will first compete in the Genesis Invitational this week, where he aims to defend his title at Torrey Pines after the tournament was relocated due to wildfires. Tiger Woods, who withdrew from playing, may still attend to fulfill his hosting duties. The fluctuating viewership numbers highlight the challenge TGL faces in maintaining audience engagement as participants are urged to be more entertaining.