The news broke on Wednesday that Collin Morikawa has become the first player to sign up with the Los Angeles team in the new TGL (The Golf League). What makes this even more interesting is that the team is owned by none other than Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, in partnership with tennis legends Serena and Venus Williams.
Ohanian expressed his enthusiasm for Morikawa’s addition to the Los Angeles Golf Club, stating, “We’re incredibly excited to welcome Collin to the Los Angeles Golf Club family. Collin’s exceptional talent, dedication to the game, and his connection with fans make him the perfect match for LAGC.”
This marks the second player-team signing in the league, with Justin Thomas having joined the Atlanta-based team just a day earlier. In a video shared on LAGC’s Instagram account, Collin Morikawa shared his excitement, saying, “I just got chills through my body. I don’t think I’ve ever answered a call like this. I got my Ryder Cup call this year, but I think this tops it almost.”
🚨🏌🏻♂️📱Collin Morikawa’s was ecstatic as he received the call to join @WeAreLAGC from @alexisohanian: “I just got chills through my body, I don’t think I’ve ever answered a call like this, I got my Ryder Cup call this year, but I think this tops it almost.”
{🎥: @WeAreLAGC} pic.twitter.com/E0Yms5Vy4h
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) November 1, 2023
It’s an exciting development for golf fans and a significant moment for Collin Morikawa as he continues to make waves in the world of golf.
