Five Iron Golf Co-Founders Jared Solomon, CEO and Katherine Solomon, chief legal officer, have invested in the New York Golf Club (NYGC), the New York-based team of TGL presented by SoFi and are announcing Five Iron as NYGC’s Official Watch Party location for its inaugural season.
TGL, co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, is designed to bridge the gap between traditional golf and a tech-enhanced, fan-driven future. New York Golf Club aims to tap into this, drawing in new audiences while continuing to inspire existing fans of the sport.
With this investment, Jared and Katherine continue shaping the future of golf, drawing from their experience transforming the indoor golf industry through Five Iron Golf. Since its founding in 2017 with one location in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, Five Iron Golf has grown into a global indoor golf brand with 34 locations across five countries.
To amplify excitement around TGL and the New York Golf Club, Five Iron Golf will host dedicated watch parties that blend live competition with a social atmosphere. Starting with the inaugural watch party at Five Iron Golf Herald Square on January 7 to make golf more accessible and engaging. Future watch parties will coincide with all New York Golf Club matches, connecting with golf fans in New York City.
“At Five Iron Golf, our goal has always been to make golf more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The opportunity to invest in New York Golf Club allows us to further contribute to this vision,” said Jared Solomon. “Just five years ago, people doubted whether a space with only four simulators could thrive in Manhattan. I remember standing outside our first location on 19th and 5th, taking shifts with my co-founders, literally holding a golf club to bring people in for a tour. Fast-forward to today, we now have seven thriving locations in New York City, with a community of lifelong golfers and newcomers alike. It’s been amazing to see Five Iron become part of the cultural growth of golf in Manhattan, and we are excited to support NYGC and TGL in bringing even more people into the game.”
Katherine Solomon added, “We discovered our love for golf together through indoor golf, and now we enjoy it both indoors and out,” said Katherine Solomon. “The accessibility of indoor golf has introduced so many people to the game, and we’re excited to see how TGL can continue to grow the sport and engage new audiences.”
The Solomons will leverage Five Iron’s strong community of golfers to drive excitement around New York Golf Club and TGL, recognizing that TGL represents a new chapter for golf by blending technology and entertainment.
Five Iron Golf has also built a strong community around its indoor golf leagues, which have grown into the largest amateur indoor golf league worldwide. The Solomons see a natural synergy between their league community and TGL, with Five Iron’s New York City locations providing a venue for customers to play in their own leagues while watching TGL pros compete on TV, making Five Iron a key hub for golf enthusiasts of all levels.
“We’re looking forward to sharing the lessons we’ve learned at Five Iron Golf about building community, creating spaces people love, and fostering excitement for the game,” added Katherine Solomon. “We’ll support the team and the league in any way we can, and we’re confident that we’ll help grow New York Golf Club’s fan base through our own venues.”
TGL, co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, is designed to bridge the gap between traditional golf and a tech-enhanced, fan-driven future. New York Golf Club aims to tap into this excitement, drawing in new audiences while continuing to inspire existing fans of the sport.
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