The WTGL is set to launch in winter 2026-27. TMRW Sports reveals the first LPGA players joining the new league.
TMRW Sports announced the initial group of LPGA Tour players committed to the WTGL, a new platform for team golf in collaboration with the LPGA. The global lineup includes World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, rising English star Charley Hull, triple Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, Canada’s most successful golfer Brooke Henderson, and seven-time US Solheim Cup participant Lexi Thompson.
Top Stars Illuminating the WTGL
Similar to TGL, the WTGL will feature some of the sport’s biggest names, as shown by this first wave of committed players.
The standout face is undoubtedly Jeeno Thitikul, world number one, who has already earned five LPGA Tour awards and seven LPGA Tour victories. Leading the world rankings since August 2025, the 22-year-old stands out as one of the world’s greatest talents.
Joining the new league in the coming year is Charley Hull, ranked 5th globally, with three LPGA Tour wins and an impressive 15-9-3 record across seven Solheim Cups representing Team Europe.
LPGA Hall of Famer and former world number one Lydia Ko, aged 28, will also compete in the WTGL. She boasts 23 LPGA Tour victories, including three major titles, and has earned three Olympic medals.
Canadian Brooke Henderson, the fourth player announced by TMRW Sports for the WTGL, has won 14 LPGA Tour events, including two majors, making her the most successful Canadian female golfer.
The final member of the inaugural WTGL group is 30-year-old American Lexi Thompson, who won the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, becoming the second-youngest major winner in LPGA history.
\”The WTGL Will Be a Global Stage\”
Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, expressed confidence about the WTGL’s future: \”The WTGL will be a global stage where LPGA stars can shine, and this initial group of committed players represents that opportunity with some of the world’s best players,\” he said. \”These players will excel in the competitive WTGL environment, while fans admire their skills and build a deeper connection to their personalities through unprecedented access in the modern matchplay team format.\”
Scheduled to begin in winter 2026/27, the WTGL will feature a fast-paced team matchplay season at the specially constructed SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Showcasing the talent, personalities, and team spirit of participating LPGA stars, the WTGL builds upon the foundation of TGL presented by SoFi. Alongside core elements like microphone moments, risk-reward team decisions, and the iconic hammer throw, WTGL offers the same tech-driven platform with comprehensive shot performance data and statistics seamlessly integrated into the competition. With Alex Morgan’s Trybe Ventures as lead capital partner, WTGL is TMRW Sports’ second project and operates in partnership with the LPGA