Major winner Nelly Korda expresses mixed feelings about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing its concept and leaving her participation undecided.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year that it will expand its indoor league and integrate the LPGA Tour starting at the end of 2026, creating the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL) featuring top LPGA players. While initial participants like world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko from New Zealand, and seven-time US Solheim Cup player Lexi Thompson from the USA were named, two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda has not yet announced her participation.
Nelly Korda Expresses First Criticism of the WTGL
On Tuesday, during a training session at the Driving Range of Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, Korda spoke for the first time with American golf magazine Golfweek about the newly formed league. She expressed mixed feelings about the WTGL and criticized the TGL: “I’m surprised no other women have spoken out. It’s really unfortunate we aren’t playing alongside the men. There’s no better way to advance golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I believe it would be the first time men and women stood on the same course competing for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great we’re getting 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 a female player into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned many LPGA colleagues share her view.
More Commitments for the WTGL: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two additional newcomer players for the upcoming indoor league starting late 2026: Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad, who also decided to compete at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The 27-year-old Korda said in a press statement that she is still considering her participation. “I am still evaluating the time commitment,” said Korda. “I haven’t thought much about it yet as I have been fully focused on season preparation. Logistically, I believe they still need to clarify many aspects, so I will consider 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 USA, together with former NBC Sports manager Mike McCarley. The second season of the innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025 and is broadcast live on Sky.