Major winner Nelly Korda is conflicted about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing its concept and leaving her participation unclear.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year the expansion of its indoor league to include the LPGA Tour by late 2026, creating the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top players from the LPGA. While the WTGL has revealed early participants like world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time U.S. Solheim Cup participant Lexi Thompson from the U.S., the two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda has notably not been announced as a participant.
Nelly Korda Shares Critical Views on WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly founded league in an interview with American golf magazine Golfweek. During a practice session at the Driving Range of Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she expressed mixed feelings towards the WTGL and criticized the TGL’s approach: “I’m surprised no other players have spoken out. It’s really a shame we are not playing alongside the men. There is no better way to advance golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I believe it would have been the first time men and women competed on the same course for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great that we get this opportunity. Those are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also suggested that instead of creating a separate women’s version of the TGL, it might have been possible to integrate a woman into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many of her LPGA Tour colleagues share similar thoughts.
Additional WTGL Confirmations: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more newcomers for the indoor league starting in late 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad 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 conference that she is still considering participation. “I am still weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought much about it yet because I am fully focused on preparing for the season. Logistically, I believe they still have a lot to clarify. 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 new and innovative men’s indoor league begins on December 28, 2025, and will be broadcast live on Sky.