The TGL expands: From late 2026, a new arena league for LPGA Tour players will launch with WTGL.
The idea had been around for some time and is now official: The TGL is getting a sister league. What was hinted at for months 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 moving to the next level, and this time, it’s for the women.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men is intended to also work for women’s golf, so the familiar format applies: 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 sees every shot live, as do viewers on television. Microphones are used continuously again. “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. The WTGL is not only about more playing days. The TGL has shown that the arena format reaches new audiences who often only marginally follow traditional tournament golf. More than 40 percent of fans in the first season were between 18 and 49 years old, many of whom had no previous connection to golf. This reach is now intended to benefit women’s golf as well.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, appointed in summer 2025, sees the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic move. Fans will get to know the players better, experience their stories—not just their scorecards. “We want to create closeness, trust, and put our athletes in the spotlight,” says Kessler. The demand is high: many top players have already shown interest, and some have visited the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.