"It was awesome:" Justin Rose speaks out on Tiger Woods' “cool” TGL entrance

Justin Rose couldn't hide his excitement after making his debut in the Tiger Woods co-founded TGL alongside his Los Angeles Golf Club teammates Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala on January 14. Speaking at a post-match press conference, the 44-year-old reflected on the significance of the moment the 15-time major winner made his grand entrance.

Rose, who went head-to-head with Woods' Jupiter Links Golf Club, described the night as a "huge honor." He had a lot to say about TGL's second match of its inaugural season. But what stood out to him the most was the co-founder's dramatic walkout.

"Obviously, a huge honor to be out here playing my first one. It was awesome to play against Jupiter Links and obviously have Tiger Woods walk out to "Eye of the Tiger." That was a cool moment. You're sitting there as a competitor and you appreciate everything that Tiger has done and how this has all come about, and it was fun to play against him and his team in our first match," Justin Rose said via ASAP Sports.

Woods had a big introductory speech which was followed by a walk-out through a cloud of smoke. He made the grand entrance while Survior's iconic anthem Eye of the Tiger played to welcome the 82-time PGA Tour winner at the red-hued SoFi Center.

Here's a look into Woods' grand entrance that left TGL players and fans alike in awe of him and his stature (via X @PGATOUR):

Tiger Woods walked out and riled up the crowd as they prepared to tee off TGL's second match. In the end, it was Los Angeles Golf Club who came out on top 12-1.

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When will Tiger Woods play next at TGL?

Jupiter Links Golf Club comprises Tiger Woods, Kevin Kisner, Max Homa, and Tom Kim. However, only three players are selected to play each match. Kim sat the team's debut match on January 14. The team's next start is scheduled to be on January 27.

Woods' Jupiter Links Golf Club will take on TGL co-founder Rory McIlroy and the Boston Common Golf Club, also comprising Hideki Matsuyama, Adam Scott, and Keegan Bradley. The match will take place at the innovative SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, at 6:30 PM EST.

Fans can tune in to watch the two TGL co-founders and their teams battle it out in a friendly competition on ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Xtra, and Sirius XM. Here's a look into the rest of Jupiter Links GC's TGL schedule (via TGL):

• January 27 - Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Boston Common Golf Club (6:30 PM EST)
• February 18 - Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. New York Golf Club (7:00 PM EST)
• February 25 - The Bay Golf Club vs. Jupiter Links Golf Club (9:00 PM EST)
• March 4 - Jupiter Links Golf Club vs. Atlanta Golf Club (7:00 PM EST)