Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL) just wrapped up it’s first season, and I can say I feel it was a giant success.

There will always be detractors to the TGL, suggesting it isn’t golf, but those same people are likely those who didn’t truly give the league a chance to prove itself. After a full season, there was a lot that went right, some that went wrong, and plenty of ways for the league to improve heading into their second season this upcoming winter.

Let’s start with what went right.

The overall season format and playoffs were a positive. The format made each match unique, and kept fans engaged even though some rosters were not evenly matched at times. On top of the format, the league’s willingness to change was a huge plus. Midway through the season the league decided to change their “hammer” rules, which made matches more competitive and added another layer of strategy for teams during the matches.

What went wrong?

Believe it or not, it wasn’t much. The technology was awesome to see, and the arena seemed to be buzzing during matches. Players brough energy, and the correspondence with players and the broadcast gave you an up-close-and-personal view of players who are otherwise closed off. It also brought plenty of memorable moments, none more memorable than Tiger Woods coming up 100 yards short after not hearing the official yardage from his teammates, or Billy Horschel’s clutch putt which essentially won the Atlanta Drive Golf Club the TGL championship.

But the technology also had some issues. There was Tommy Fleetwood’s shot which looked as if it plummeted from the sky, and many players talked about how it took them a long time to be able to trust the yardage on the screen, as well as the simulator’s distances for their clubs. Simulator golf isn’t real golf, and it took time for players, and those running the technology, to adjust on the fly. I’d assume the second season will be much improved in this regard.

What could be better?

There has already been talk of an expansion team in Dallas, and this is a great sign for the health of the TGL. Let’s not even get to the potential roster of a Dallas team which would have Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and Will Zalatoris, but the fact rumors are an expansion team could be valued at $70 million dollars tells you what you need to know about the health of the league.

But I will stand on the hill of the fact the league could have made roster development better. I’ve already written about the draft concept, and it seems as if that ship has sailed in regards to making the drafting of players better. However, I would love to see the TGL adopt a more NFL/Fantasy Football approach to their rosters and allow things like trades and free agency to make rosters fresh and new.

Who wouldn’t want to see Tiger Woods trade Kevin Kisner from the Jupiter Golf Club to the expansion Dallas team for a player to be named later. Another way to keep the offseason more engaging would be to have player movement be built into the offseason so the league continues to have news outside of the season.

Lastly, this past season there were multiple occasions where players couldn’t make the events due to injury or scheduling conflicts. This resulted in one-day contracts for players like Nick Dunlap and Tony Finau. Why not expand rosters to avoid this type of issue? Having more players available could equate in more events, and a better mix of talent being displayed on television. What you don’t want to have is what happened with the Atlanta team where Lucas Glover played in just one match, and otherwise was a spectator.

Roster development, along with improved tracking technology, should be paramount for the TGL this offseason to make Year 2 even better than the inaugural season. But don’t misconstrue my words, the TGL is different enough to not just keep fans engaged, but also to help get golf fans through the difficult winter months without being able to play the game themselves.

What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below, and be sure to check out Jeff Hartman’s Fairways & Dreams podcast in the player below which outlines the TGL’s first season in detail.