Major winner Nelly Korda is conflicted about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizes the concept, and leaves 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 beginning at the end of 2026. This will lead to the creation of the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top players from the LPGA Tour. While the WTGL has already announced participants like 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 United States, two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda’s name has so far been absent.
Nelly Korda Expresses Critical Views on WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly founded league in an interview with the American golf magazine Golfweek. During a training session at the driving range of the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she stated that she has mixed feelings towards the WTGL and voiced criticism of the TGL: “I’m surprised no other players have commented on this. It’s really a shame that we are not playing alongside the men. There is no better way to advance the sport of golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I believe it would have been the first time that men and women competed on the same course for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great that we have this opportunity. These 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 one woman into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many of her colleagues on the LPGA Tour share similar views.
Additional WTGL Confirmations: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more new additions to the upcoming indoor league starting in late 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 conversation that she is still considering participation. “I’m weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought much about it yet because I’ve been fully focused on season preparation. Logistically, I believe there are still many details to be ironed out. Therefore, 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 executive Mike McCarley. The second season of the new and innovative men’s indoor league will start on December 28, 2025, and will be broadcast live on Sky.