Major winner Nelly Korda is conflicted about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing its concept and keeping her participation undecided.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year an expansion of its indoor league, revealing plans to integrate the LPGA Tour starting at the end of 2026. This will give rise to the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top players from the LPGA Tour. Despite WTGL announcing initial participants such as world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time U.S. Solheim Cup participant Lexi Thompson from the United States, the name of two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda has not yet been mentioned.
Nelly Korda Expresses Critical Views on WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly established 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 conflicted about the WTGL and criticized the TGL concept: “I’m surprised no other players have spoken out. It’s really a shame that we aren’t playing alongside the men. There’s no better way to advance the sport of golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I think it would have been the first time men and women competed on the same course for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great that we are getting this opportunity. Those are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also suggested that instead of creating a new women’s version of the TGL, it might have been possible to integrate one woman into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many of her colleagues on the LPGA Tour share similar thoughts.
New Additions to WTGL: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more new signings for the upcoming indoor league at the end of 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 participation. “I’m still weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought about it too much yet because I’m fully focused on season preparation. Logistically, I think they still have to sort out several things. Therefore, I will weigh my options shortly.”
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 new and innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025, and is broadcast live on Sky.