The TGL expands: Starting late 2026, a new arena league for LPGA Tour players begins.
The idea has been around for some time and is now official: TGL is getting a sister league. What had been hinted at for months was confirmed in 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, and this time, it’s the women’s turn.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men is expected to work for women’s golf as well, so the concept remains familiar: two teams, two hours, one match, played in a high-tech setup featuring simulators, real turf, and a shot clock. The live audience in the arena sees every shot, as do TV viewers at home. Microphones are active throughout, emphasizing personality as much as performance, according to McCarley.
A New Platform for Women’s Golf
For the LPGA, the new league is more than just additional playing days. TGL has demonstrated that the arena format reaches new audiences, many of whom previously had little connection to traditional tournament golf. Over 40 percent of fans in the first season were aged 18 to 49, and this reach is now set to benefit women’s golf.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, in office since summer 2025, sees the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic move. The aim is for fans to get to know the players and their stories beyond the scoreboard. “We want to create closeness, trust, and spotlight our athletes,” Kessler said. Interest is high, with many top players already showing enthusiasm and some visiting the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.