The TGL is expanding: A new WTGL arena league for LPGA players launches at the end of 2026.
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. The TGL is entering its next phase, and this time, it’s for the women.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men is expected to succeed in women’s golf as well, so the format remains familiar: two teams, two hours, one match played in a high-tech setup featuring simulators, real greens, and a shot clock. The audience in the arena witnesses every shot live, just like viewers watching on TV. The microphones are active throughout. ‘It’s about showing personality, not just performance,’ says 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; it’s not merely about adding playing days. TGL has proven that the arena format reaches new audiences who often only casually follow traditional tournament golf. Over 40 percent of fans in the first season were between 18 and 49 years old, many without prior connection to golf. This reach is now set to benefit women’s golf as well.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, in office since summer 2025, regards the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic move. Fans will get to know players better and experience their stories—not just through the scorecard. ‘We want to create closeness, trust, and bring our athletes into the spotlight,’ says Kessler. Interest is high: many top players have already expressed interest, some visiting the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.