Major winner Nelly Korda expresses mixed feelings about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizes its concept and leaves her participation undecided.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year its expansion to integrate the LPGA Tour by late 2026, resulting in the creation of the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top LPGA Tour players. While WTGL has announced initial participants such as world number one Jeen-yuhs Thitikul from Thailand, triple 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’s name was notably absent.
Nelly Korda Expresses Initial Criticism of WTGL
On Tuesday, during a training session at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, Korda spoke to American golf magazine Golfweek about the newly founded league. She shared her mixed feelings and criticized the TGL concept: “I’m surprised no other players have spoken out. It’s really a shame we are not playing alongside the men. There’s no better way to advance the sport, and it would have been revolutionary. I believe it would have been the first time men and women competed on the same course for the same prize money. But I also appreciate that we are given 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 include one woman in the existing men’s teams. She noted that many of her colleagues on the LPGA Tour share similar thoughts.
New WTGL Signings: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, WTGL announced two more new additions for the upcoming indoor league starting 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 conference that she is still considering participation. “I’m still weighing the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought too much about it yet as I have been fully focused on season preparation. Logistically, I think there are still many aspects to clarify. Therefore, I will evaluate 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 executive Mike McCarley. The second season of the innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025, and is broadcast live on Sky.