The TGL expands: A new WTGL arena league for LPGA Tour players launches in late 2026.
The idea has been around for some time and is now official: The TGL is getting a sister league. What was hinted at for months was confirmed in a press conference by TMRW CEO Mike McCarley and LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler at the SoFi Center in Florida. The TGL enters a new phase with the focus now on women.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men is set to succeed in women’s golf as well, with a familiar format: two teams, two hours, one match, played in a high-tech setup featuring simulators, real greens, and a shot clock. The live audience sees every shot in the arena, as do viewers at home. Microphones are again in constant use. “It’s about showing personality, not just performance,” said McCarley.
A new chapter for women’s golf begins. 🌟
The LPGA, alongside @TMRWSports, announces the formation of WTGL.
A new platform for team golf featuring the world’s best women golfers.
Preparing for a launch in winter 2026-27 pic.twitter.com/YWpfQEbYWt
— LPGA (@LPGA) January 6, 2026
A New Stage for Women’s Golf
For the LPGA, the new league is more than just an additional platform. WTGL is not only about extra playing days. The TGL has demonstrated that the arena format reaches new audiences who often only follow traditional tournament golf peripherally. Over 40 percent of fans in the first season were aged between 18 and 49, many of whom had no prior connection with golf. This reach is now intended to benefit women’s golf as well.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, in office since summer 2025, sees the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic move. Fans will get to know the players better and experience their stories—not just their scorecards. “We want to create closeness, trust, and put our athletes in the spotlight,” said Kessler. Interest is high: many top players have already shown interest, with some visiting the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.