Major champion 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 an expansion of its indoor league to include the LPGA Tour starting at the end of 2026, creating the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL) featuring top LPGA players. While the WTGL revealed players such as 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 US, the two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda’s name was notably absent.
Nelly Korda Expresses First Criticism of the WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke to the American golf magazine Golfweek during practice at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, sharing mixed feelings about the new league. She criticized the TGL, stating, ‘I’m surprised no other players have spoken out. It’s really unfortunate we’re not playing alongside the men. There’s no better way to advance the sport, and it would have been revolutionary. I think it would’ve been the first time men and women competed on the same course for equal prize money. But I also appreciate that we’re getting this opportunity. Those are my mixed feelings.’
Korda also suggested that instead of creating a separate women’s version of the TGL, integrating one woman into existing men’s teams could have been an alternative. She mentioned that many colleagues on the LPGA Tour share similar views.
Additional WTGL Commitments: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more signings for the upcoming indoor league starting at the end of 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have also decided to compete 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, noting, ‘I’m still weighing the time commitment. I haven’t thought about it much because I’ve been focused fully on preparing for the season. Logistically, I think there’s still much to be clarified. So I’ll 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 manager Mike McCarley. The second season of the new and innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025, and airs live on Sky.