Charlie Hoffman, who has won four times on the PGA Tour, the last nearly a decade ago, was critical in a letter to membership of players participating in TGL and non-PGA Tour events such as the Race to Dubai.

Rory McIlroy responded to a letter sent to PGA Tour members by Charlie Hoffman criticizing players for participating in non-PGA Tour events. Hoffman specifically mentioned TGL, the Race to Dubai, and "The Showdown,