Major winner Nelly Korda is divided over the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing the concept and leaving her participation open.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year its plans to expand the indoor league by integrating the LPGA Tour from late 2026. This will lead to the creation of the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top LPGA players. While the WTGL has already announced participants like world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time US Solheim Cup player Lexi Thompson from the United States, two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda’s name has not yet been mentioned.
Nelly Korda Expresses Critical Views on WTGL
On Tuesday, during a training session at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, Korda spoke to the American golf magazine Golfweek about the newly founded league. She revealed mixed feelings and criticized the TGL: “I’m surprised no other players have spoken up. It’s truly a shame that we’re not playing alongside men. There’s no better way to develop golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I believe it would have been the first time men and women play on the same course for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great we have this opportunity. These are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also introduced the idea that instead of creating a separate women’s version of the TGL, it might have been possible to integrate one woman into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many LPGA Tour colleagues share her views.
New Additions to WTGL: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more signings for the upcoming indoor league set to start at the end of 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have committed to competing with other teams at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 27-year-old Korda stated in a press conference that she is still considering her participation. “I’m still weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t put much thought into it yet because I’m fully focused on preparing for the upcoming season. Logistically, I think there’s still a lot to be clarified. So I will be weighing 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 along with former NBC Sports executive Mike McCarley. The second season of this new and innovative men’s indoor league will begin December 28, 2025, and will be broadcast live on Sky.