Major winner Nelly Korda is divided over the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing its concept and leaving her participation uncertain.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year an expansion of its indoor league to integrate the LPGA Tour starting at the end of 2026, creating the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), which will also showcase top players from the LPGA. After announcing initial participants such as world number one Jeen-yuhs Thitikul from Thailand, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time U.S. Solheim Cup participant Lexi Thompson from the United States, the name of two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda has so far been absent.
Nelly Korda Voices Mixed Feelings About Women’s Tomorrow Golf League
On Tuesday, during a training session at the Driving Range of Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, Korda spoke for the first time with the American golf magazine Golfweek about the newly founded league. She expressed being very divided about WTGL and criticized TGL: “I’m surprised that no other players have commented. It’s really a shame we’re not playing together with the men. There’s no better way to advance golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I think it would have been the first time men and women played on the same course for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great that we are getting this opportunity. Those are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also suggested that instead of creating a separate women’s version of TGL, it might have been possible to integrate one woman into existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many colleagues on the LPGA Tour feel similarly.
Additional Confirmations for WTGL: Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad Join
Recently, WTGL announced two more new entrants for the upcoming indoor league starting late 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have also decided to compete with other teams at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 27-year-old Korda said in a press talk that she is still considering participation. “I’m still weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought much about it yet, as I’ve been fully focused on season preparation. I believe there are still logistical details to be clarified, so I will evaluate my options soon.”
The Tomorrow Golf League was founded by career Grand Slam winners Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods from the United States, together with former NBC Sports manager Mike McCarley. The second season of the innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025, and is broadcast live on Sky.