The TGL expands with the new WTGL, an arena league for LPGA Tour players starting in late 2026.
The idea has been around for some time but is now official: the TGL is getting a sister league. After months of anticipation, this was confirmed at a press conference by TMRW CEO Mike McCarley and LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler at the SoFi Center in Florida. The TGL is entering its next phase, this time featuring women.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men is now set to work in women’s golf as well, using a familiar format: two teams, two hours, one match, played in a high-tech setup with simulators, real greens, and shot clocks. The live audience in the arena sees every shot just as viewers at home do. The microphones are also in constant use again. “It’s about showing personality, not just performance,” said McCarley.
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, the new league is more than just an additional platform. WTGL is not only about extra playing days. The TGL showed that the arena format reaches new audiences, many of whom had only peripheral interest in traditional tournament golf. Over 40 percent of fans in the first season were aged between 18 and 49, many new to golf altogether. This reach is expected to benefit women’s golf as well.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, in office since summer 2025, views the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic move. Fans will get to know the players better and experience their stories—not just follow a scorecard. “We want to create closeness, trust, and bring our athletes into the spotlight,” said Kessler. Interest is high: many top players have already shown interest, and some have visited the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.