Major winner Nelly Korda is conflicted about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, critiques its concept and is undecided on participation.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year an expansion of its indoor league, revealing that the LPGA Tour will be integrated starting late 2026. This will lead to the formation of the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top LPGA players. While the WTGL has announced players such as world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, triple Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time US Solheim Cup participant Lexi Thompson from the USA, the name of two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda was notably missing.
Nelly Korda Shares First Critical Views on WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time with the American golf magazine Golfweek about the newly founded league. During training at the driving range of Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she expressed mixed feelings toward WTGL and criticized the TGL: “I’m surprised no other players have spoken up. It’s really a shame that we’re not playing alongside the men. There’s no better way to develop golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I think it would have been the first time men and women compete on the same course for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great that we have this opportunity. Those are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also suggested that instead of forming a separate women’s version of the TGL, it could have been possible to integrate one woman into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many colleagues on the LPGA Tour might share similar views.
Additional WTGL Commitments: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, WTGL announced two more new signings for the upcoming indoor league starting late 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have also decided to compete at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with other teams. The 27-year-old Korda stated in a press conversation that she is still considering participation: “I’m still weighing the time commitment. I haven’t thought much about it yet because I’m fully focused on season preparation. Logistically, I think there are still many details to be clarified, so I will evaluate my options soon.”
The Tomorrow Golf League was founded by two 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 innovative men’s indoor league begins on December 28, 2025, and will be broadcast live on Sky.