TGL is growing: The new WTGL will launch an arena league for LPGA Tour players starting late 2026.
The idea had been circulating for some time, and now it’s official: TGL is getting a sister league. This was confirmed during a press conference by TMRW CEO Mike McCarley and LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler at the SoFi Center in Florida. TGL is entering its next phase, this time featuring women.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What has worked for men should also succeed in women’s golf. The format remains familiar: two teams, two hours, one match, played using high-tech setups including simulators, real greens, and a shot clock. The live audience sees every shot just like viewers at home, with microphones capturing all the action. “It’s about showcasing personality, not just performance,” McCarley states.
A new chapter for women’s golf begins. 🌟
The LPGA, alongside @TMRWSports, announces the formation of WTGL.
A new platform for team golf featuring the world’s best women golfers.
Preparing for a launch in winter 2026-27 pic.twitter.com/YWpfQEbYWt
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 6, 2026
A New Stage for Women’s Golf
For the LPGA, WTGL is more than just additional play dates. TGL has demonstrated that the arena format reaches new audiences, many of whom were previously only marginally interested in traditional tournament golf, with over 40% of fans aged between 18 and 49 years during the first season. This reach is now intended to benefit women’s golf as well.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, who took office in summer 2025, views the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic step to bring fans closer to players and share their stories beyond just scores. “We want to create closeness, trust, and highlight our athletes,” Kessler says. Many top players have already shown interest, with some visiting the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.