Major winner Nelly Korda expresses mixed feelings about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizes the concept, and leaves her participation uncertain.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year an expansion of its indoor league, revealing that from late 2026 the LPGA Tour will be integrated to form the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top LPGA players. While the WTGL has announced participants such as world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time US Solheim Cup veteran Lexi Thompson from the United States, two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda has not yet been named among them.
Nelly Korda Expresses Critical Views on WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly formed league in an interview with the American golf magazine Golfweek. While training at the driving range of the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she said she felt very ambivalent about the WTGL and criticized the TGL: \”I’m surprised no other players have spoken out. It’s really a shame that we’re not playing alongside the men. There’s no better way to advance golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I think it would have been the first time men and women stood on the same course competing for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great that we get this chance. These are my mixed feelings.\”
Korda also suggested that instead of creating a separate women’s version of the TGL, it would have been possible to integrate one woman into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many colleagues on the LPGA Tour share similar thoughts.
New Confirmations for WTGL: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more additions for the upcoming indoor league starting end of 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have 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 briefing that she is still considering participation. \”I am still weighing the time commitment,\” said Korda. \”I haven’t thought much about it because I am fully focusing on season preparation. Logistically, I believe there is still much to be clarified, so I will evaluate my options shortly.\”