Major winner Nelly Korda is conflicted about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizes its concept, and leaves her participation uncertain.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year an expansion of its indoor league to integrate the LPGA Tour by late 2026, forming the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL) featuring top LPGA players. While WTGL has already confirmed several big names like world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time US Solheim Cup participant Lexi Thompson from the USA, two-time Major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda has not yet been named among participants.
Nelly Korda Expresses Criticism of WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly founded league in an interview with American golf magazine Golfweek. During practice at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club driving range in Orlando, Florida, she shared mixed feelings and criticized TGL: “I’m surprised no other players have spoken out. It’s really a shame we won’t play 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 played on the same course for equal prize money. But I also think it’s great we have 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 female player into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many fellow LPGA Tour players share similar thoughts.
Additional WTGL Commitments: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, WTGL announced two more additions for the upcoming 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 stated in a press talk that she is still considering her participation. “I’m still weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought much about it yet because I’ve been fully focused on preparing for the season. Logistically, I believe they still need to resolve several issues. That’s why 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, along with former NBC Sports manager Mike McCarley. The second season of the innovative men’s indoor league will start on December 28, 2025, and will be broadcast live on Sky.