Major winner Nelly Korda expresses mixed feelings about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizes the concept, and leaves her participation open.
The Tomorrow Golf League (TGL) announced earlier this year the expansion of its indoor league, revealing that the LPGA Tour will be integrated starting at the end of 2026. This will give rise to the Women’s Tomorrow Golf League (WTGL), featuring top LPGA players. While the WTGL has already announced initial participants like Thailand’s world number one Jeeno Thitikul, New Zealand’s triple Olympic medalist Lydia Ko, and seven-time US Solheim Cup player Lexi Thompson from the USA, two-time major and Olympic champion Nelly Korda has yet to confirm her involvement.
Nelly Korda Expresses Critical Views on WTGL
On Tuesday, Korda spoke for the first time about the newly formed league in an interview with the American golf magazine Golfweek. During a practice session at the Driving Range of Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando, Florida, she stated that she has mixed feelings toward the WTGL and criticized the TGL concept: “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 stood on the same course competing for the same prize money. But I also think it’s great we have this opportunity. Those are my mixed feelings.”
Korda also brought up the idea that instead of creating a separate women’s version of the TGL, it might have been possible to integrate one woman per existing men’s team. She mentioned that many of her colleagues on the LPGA Tour likely share similar views.
Additional WTGL Confirmations: Zhang and Woad Join
Recently, the WTGL announced two more signings for the upcoming indoor league set to start at the end of 2026. Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad have also committed to competing at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, alongside other teams. The 27-year-old Korda stated in a press conference that she is still considering her participation. “I am still evaluating the time commitment,” Korda said. “I haven’t thought about it much yet because I’ve been fully focused on preseason preparation. Logistically, I think there are still a lot of details to be resolved. So I will soon weigh my options.”
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 this innovative men’s indoor league started on December 28, 2025, and is broadcast live on Sky.