Even in a lopsided defeat, the TGL co-founder’s first appearance in the simulator golf league delivered solid ratings.

Tiger Woods was routed at his own game Tuesday night, but his defeat was still more appealing to sports fans than the NBA. Woods' TGL debut was watched by more than 1 million viewers, up 9% from the league's first match last week and more head-to-head than the NBA drew on TNT.

Tiger Woods, whose talent and charisma elevated golf to new heights during his prime, embarked on a new challenge on Tuesday when he made his debut in the tech-infused indoor team golf league he co-founded with Rory McIlroy.