The TGL is expanding with the new WTGL launching an arena league for LPGA players starting late 2026.
The idea has been around for some time and is now official: the TGL is getting a sister league. This was confirmed during a press conference at the SoFi Center in Florida by TMRW CEO Mike McCarley and LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler. The TGL moves to the next level, this time featuring female players.
WTGL: Familiar Format, New Faces
What works for the men is now set to work in women’s golf as well, sticking to a familiar setup: two teams, two hours, one match, played in a high-tech environment combining simulators, real greens, and a shot clock. The live audience in the arena sees every shot in real-time, as do viewers at home. The microphones are constantly on, emphasizing personality as much as performance, explains 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 represents more than just extra tournament days. The TGL arena format has proven it can attract new audiences, including many fans aged 18 to 49, many of whom were previously not engaged with traditional golf. The WTGL aims to bring this reach to women’s golf.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, in office since summer 2025, sees the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic move to foster closer connections between fans and players, highlighting their personalities and stories beyond the scoreboard. Interest is high: many top players have already expressed enthusiasm, with some visiting the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches firsthand.