Major winner Nelly Korda expresses mixed feelings about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing the concept and keeping her participation uncertain.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year its plan to expand the indoor league by integrating the LPGA Tour starting at the end of 2026. This will lead to the creation of the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), showcasing top LPGA players. After the WTGL revealed initial participants including world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, three-time 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 was notably absent.
Nelly Korda Raises Criticism Towards WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly founded league during an interview with the American golf magazine Golfweek while training at the Driving Range of Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida. She shared mixed feelings and criticized the TGL: ‘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 golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I think it would have been the first time men and women played on the same course for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great 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 integrate one woman per men’s team. She mentioned that many peers on the LPGA Tour share her views.
Additional WTGL Commitments: 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 explained in a press conference that she is still considering participation. ‘I’m still weighing the time commitment,’ Korda said. ‘I haven’t thought much about it yet because I’ve focused fully on season preparation. Logistically, I believe there are still details to clarify. 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, along with former NBC Sports executive Mike McCarley. The second season of this innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025, and is broadcast live on Sky.