Major winner Nelly Korda expresses mixed feelings about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing the concept and leaving her participation open.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year the expansion of its indoor league with plans to integrate the LPGA Tour starting at the end of 2026. This will form the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top LPGA players. While the WTGL has already announced participants such as world number one 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 has not yet appeared.
Nelly Korda Expresses Critical Views on the WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly established league in an interview with American golf magazine Golfweek. During a practice session at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she said she was ambivalent towards the WTGL and criticized the TGL: “I’m surprised no other players have spoken out. It’s really a shame we’re not playing alongside the men. There’s no better way to advance golf, and it would have been revolutionary. I believe 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 that we’re getting this opportunity. These are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also suggested that instead of establishing a separate women’s version of the TGL, it might have been possible to integrate women into the existing men’s teams. She mentioned that many of her colleagues on the LPGA Tour share similar views.
Additional WTGL Signings: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more new players for the upcoming indoor league starting at the end of 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 about it much yet, as I have been fully focused on preparing for the season. Logistically, I think there are still many things to clarify. So, I’ll be assessing my options soon.”
The Tomorrow Golf League was founded by two career Grand Slam champions, Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods from the United States, together with former NBC Sports manager Mike McCarley. The league’s second season began on December 28, 2025, and is broadcast live on Sky.