WTGL Is Coming and We Are So Here For It π
The LPGA and TMRW Sports just dropped major news - WTGL is launching winter 2026-27! Think TGL but featuring the best women golfers in team match play action from a custom arena in Palm Beach Gardens. This is huge for women in golf! ποΈββοΈβ³
Teams of LPGA Tour Stars will Compete in WTGL's Inaugural Season, Coming Winter 2026-27
Orlando and Daytona Beach, Fla., (Jan. 6, 2026)
Big news for women's golf, everyone! The LPGA and TMRW Sports have just announced the formation of WTGL, and I am absolutely thrilled about this new platform for team golf featuring the world's best women golfers. β
Preparing for a launch in winter 2026-27, WTGL will feature teams of LPGA Tour stars competing across a season of fast-paced, team match play from the custom-built SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. This is going to be incredible!
"Partnering with TMRW Sports on WTGL reflects our belief that innovation can help the game reach new fans and create greater visibility for LPGA athletes," said LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler. "I have seen how new formats can engage audiences while showcasing both athlete personality and performance, and WTGL brings that spirit of innovation to the women's game. It creates another global stage for our athletes, one that helps fans connect more deeply with them and continues to elevate the visibility and growth of women's golf."
Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, shared his excitement as well: "In partnership with the LPGA, WTGL is another step in creating a modern, media-focused version of a centuries-old game that appeals to today's sports fan. Since the launch of TGL a year ago, TMRW Sports has been putting the pieces in place to create a women's league featuring the best players in the world. Now, along with the LPGA and its athletes, we look forward to creating a stage to help showcase the stars of the LPGA. WTGL's short-form, team golf format will engage new audiences and complement the LPGA Tour's global appeal."
As a showcase for the skill, personalities, and team spirit of the participating LPGA stars, WTGL will build upon the foundation of TGL presented by SoFi's success. The original league was described as a "high-energy arena spectacle" by Vanity Fair, "pure entertainment" by GQ, and "golf's boldest new venture" by Fast Company. π
In addition to featuring foundational elements of TGL like mic'd up moments, risk-reward decisions, and throwing the Hammer, WTGL will provide the same tech-driven platform with comprehensive shot performance data and statistics-based analytics built seamlessly into the competition. Additional details on WTGL will be announced in the coming months. To stay informed, go to WTGLGolf.com.
Here is something really exciting: Season 1 of TGL drew one of the youngest audiences in sports, second only to the NBA, in both median age (52) and percentage of audience in the adults 18-49 demo (41%). To exemplify TGL and the PGA TOUR's complementary relationship, research shows that 10% of TGL's viewers who were PGA TOUR fans watched more PGA TOUR coverage last season and 32% of TGL's viewers ages 18-34 did not regularly watch the PGA TOUR. π
TGL's Season 2 is underway with its next match today at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN, featuring The Bay Golf Club (0-0) making its season debut vs. defending champion Atlanta Drive GC (1-0), which won the season-opening match on Sunday, Dec. 28 on ABC. TGL's full schedule, SoFi Cup Standings, and ticket information are all available at TGLGolf.com. Be sure to follow the league and TGL's teams across your preferred social media platforms!
I cannot wait to see this league come to life and watch our favorite LPGA stars compete in this exciting new format! πͺβ³