The TGL is expanding: The new WTGL will launch its own arena league for LPGA Tour players by the end of 2026.
The idea has been around for a while, and now it is official: The 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, this time featuring women.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men is expected to work for women’s golf as well, so a familiar format will be used: two teams, two hours, one match played with high-tech simulators, real greens, and a shot clock. The audience in the arena sees every shot live, just like viewers watching at home on TV. Microphones are also constantly active. “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. The WTGL is not only about more playing days. The TGL has shown that the arena format reaches new audiences who only marginally follow traditional tournament golf. Over 40 percent of fans in the first season were between 18 and 49 years old, many of whom had no prior connection to golf. This reach is now intended to benefit women’s golf as well.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, who took office in summer 2025, sees the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic step. Fans should get to know the players better and experience their stories—not just the scorecards. “We want to create closeness, trust, and put our athletes in the spotlight,” Kessler said. The demand is high: many top players have already expressed interest, and some have visited the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.