Major winner Nelly Korda is conflicted about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizes its concept, and leaves her participation undecided.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year the expansion of its indoor league and revealed that from late 2026 the LPGA Tour would be integrated, creating the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL) featuring the top LPGA players. While the WTGL has announced first participants like world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, triple Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time US Solheim Cup player Lexi Thompson from the USA, two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda’s name has not yet come up.
Nelly Korda Shares Critical View on WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly established league in an interview with American golf magazine Golfweek. During practice at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she expressed being conflicted about the WTGL and criticized the TGL: “I’m surprised that no other players have spoken out. It’s really a shame we are not playing alongside the men. There is no better way to grow the sport, and it would have been revolutionary. I think it would’ve been the first time men and women played on the same course competing for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great that we get this opportunity. These are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also suggested that instead of creating a separate women’s version of the TGL, it could have been possible to integrate one woman into existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many of her colleagues on the LPGA Tour share similar views.
New WTGL Signings: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, WTGL announced two additional newcomers for the upcoming indoor league starting late 2026: Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have decided to compete 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 participation. “I am still weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought much about it yet because I’ve been fully focused on season preparation. Logistically, I think there are still issues to resolve, so I will consider 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 this innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025, and is broadcast live on Sky.