The TGL grows further: At the end of 2026, a new arena league for LPGA Tour players, the WTGL, will launch.
The idea has been around for some time and is now official: the TGL is getting a sister league. What had been 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 is entering its next phase, and this time it’s the women’s turn.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men is intended to work for women’s golf as well, so the format remains familiar: two teams, two hours, one match, played in a high-tech setup including simulators, live greens, and a shot clock. The in-arena audience can watch every shot live, just like viewers at home. Microphones are continuously used to enhance the experience. “It’s about showing personality, not just performance,” says 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 merely about more playing days. TGL has shown that the arena format reaches new audiences that traditionally follow classic tournament golf only marginally. Over 40 percent of fans in the first season were aged between 18 and 49, many without prior golf interest. This reach is now intended to benefit women’s golf.
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 through scorecards. “We want to create closeness, trust, and put our athletes in the spotlight,” says Kessler. Interest is high: many top players have already signaled interest, and some have even visited the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.