Major winner Nelly Korda is ambivalent about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizes its concept and keeps her participation open.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year the expansion of its indoor league, revealing that the LPGA Tour will be integrated from late 2026. This will form the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), showcasing the top LPGA players. While early WTGL participants include 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 Criticism Towards WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly founded league to American golf magazine Golfweek. During training at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she shared her mixed feelings about WTGL and voiced criticism of TGL: “I’m surprised other players haven’t spoken out. It’s truly disappointing we won’t be playing alongside men. There is no better way to evolve 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 equal prize money. But I also think it’s great that we have this opportunity. Those are my mixed feelings.”
Korda suggested that instead of creating a separate women’s version of TGL, integrating one woman into existing men’s teams might have been an alternative. She also mentioned that many LPGA colleagues share similar views.
Additional WTGL Commitments: Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad Join
Recently, WTGL announced two more signings for the indoor league starting late 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have also committed to competing at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 27-year-old Korda stated in a press talk that she is still considering her participation. “I am still weighing the time commitment,” she said. “I haven’t focused much on it as I’m fully concentrating on season preparation. Logistically, there are still many issues to resolve, 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 this innovative men’s indoor league began on December 28, 2025, broadcasting live on Sky.