The WTGL launches in winter 2026-27 with top LPGA stars announced by TMRW Sports to join the new team golf league.
TMRW Sports announced the first group of LPGA Tour players committed to WTGL, a new team golf platform in partnership with the LPGA. The global roster includes world number one Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, rising English star Charley Hull, three-time Olympic medalist Lydia Ko of New Zealand, Canada’s most successful golfer Brooke Henderson, and seven-time US Solheim Cup participant Lexi Thompson.
Prominent Stars in WTGL
Like TGL, WTGL will feature some of the sport’s top stars, evidenced by the first group of committed players.
Leading the group is Jeeno Thitikul, world number one since August 2025, with five LPGA Tour awards and seven wins. At just 22, she is among the sport’s biggest talents.
Charley Hull will also join the league next year. The English player is ranked fifth worldwide, holds three LPGA Tour victories, and is known for an outstanding 15-9-3 record over seven Solheim Cups for Team Europe.
LPGA Hall of Famer and former world number one Lydia Ko will compete in WTGL next year. The 28-year-old has 23 LPGA Tour wins, including three majors, and three Olympic medals.
Canada’s Brooke Henderson is the fourth player announced by TMRW Sports for WTGL. With 14 LPGA Tour victories including two majors, she is Canada’s most successful female golfer.
The final face of WTGL’s initial group is 30-year-old American Lexi Thompson, who won the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, becoming the second youngest LPGA major winner.
WTGL: A Global Stage for LPGA Stars
Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, expressed confidence following the announcement: \”WTGL will be a global stage for LPGA Tour stars to shine, and this first wave of committed players represents that opportunity with some of the world’s best players,\” he said. \”These athletes will excel in the WTGL competitive environment while fans admire their skills and build a deeper connection through unprecedented access the league provides in the modern matchplay team format.\”
Scheduled to start in winter 2026/27, WTGL will feature fast-paced team matchplays