TGL expands with the new WTGL, launching an arena league for LPGA Tour players starting late 2026.
The idea has been around for a while and is now official: 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. TGL is entering its next phase, this time featuring women.
WTGL: Familiar Concept, New Faces
What works for the men’s league is expected to work for women’s golf as well. The format includes two teams, two hours, one match, played in a high-tech setup incorporating simulators, real greens, and a shot clock. The live audience in the arena sees every shot, just like viewers watching on television. Microphones are again heavily used. “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 represents more than just additional playing days. WTGL aims to reach new audiences through its arena format, which the TGL has shown appeals to fans who typically only follow traditional tournament golf marginally. Over 40 percent of fans in the first season were aged 18 to 49, many without prior connections to golf. This expanded reach is intended to benefit women’s golf now.
Commissioner Craig Kessler, who took office in summer 2025, views the partnership with TMRW Sports as a strategic step. Fans will get to know the players better, experience their stories—not just their scores. “We want to create closeness, trust, and put our athletes in the spotlight,” Kessler said. Interest is high: many top players have already expressed interest, and some have visited the SoFi Center to watch the men’s matches.