LPGA stars Jeeno Thitikul, Charley Hull, Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, and Lexi Thompson pose on a futuristic indoor golf green for Women's TGL launch announcement.
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LPGA stars commit to WTGL's inaugural season

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TMRW Sports has announced the first five LPGA players committed to the Women's TGL (WTGL), a new indoor team golf league launching in winter 2026-27. The group includes world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, along with Charley Hull, Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, and Lexi Thompson. This move aims to showcase top women's golf talent in a tech-infused format.

On January 19, 2026, TMRW Sports, founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, revealed the initial lineup of LPGA players for WTGL, partnering with the LPGA to bring team golf to women. The announcement, made in Orlando, Florida, highlights a global roster designed to engage fans through innovative match play.

The committed players bring diverse achievements. Jeeno Thitikul from Thailand, the current world No. 1, earned the 2025 Rolex Player of the Year and Vare Trophy, with seven LPGA wins, including back-to-back CME Group Tour Championships. She represented Thailand at the 2024 Paris Olympics. England's Charley Hull, ranked No. 5, has three LPGA victories and a strong Solheim Cup record of 15-9-3 across seven appearances, plus two Olympic outings for Great Britain.

New Zealand's Lydia Ko, a LPGA Hall of Famer and former No. 1, boasts 23 LPGA wins, three majors, and three Olympic medals: gold in 2024, bronze in 2020, and silver in 2016. Canada's Brooke Henderson, the country's most successful golfer with 14 LPGA victories and two majors, is a three-time Olympian and 2019 ESPY winner. American Lexi Thompson, with 11 LPGA wins including one major, has seven Solheim Cup appearances and two Olympics.

"WTGL will be a global stage to showcase LPGA stars, and this first wave of committed players represents that opportunity with some of the world’s best," said Mike McCarley, TMRW Sports founder and CEO. He emphasized the league's mic'd-up players and team formats for deeper fan connection.

LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler praised the partnership: "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." The season will occur at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, mirroring the men's TGL's 2025 debut. More details on teams and signings are forthcoming.

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Discussions on X focus on the star-studded initial commitments to WTGL, including world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, Lexi Thompson, Lydia Ko, Charley Hull, and Brooke Henderson. Reactions are predominantly positive, describing the lineup as impressive and a strong start. Users and journalists highlight global representation and players' personalities fitting the innovative format. Some posts question potential viewership and team assignments.

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Lydia Ko and Lottie Woad celebrate sharing the lead at 8-under in the LPGA Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona amid cold weather forecasts.
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Lydia Ko and Lottie Woad share lead after two rounds at LPGA opener

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Lydia Ko and England's Lottie Woad share the lead at 8-under par after the second round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando. Both players delivered strong performances at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club amid forecasts of extreme cold weather ahead. The LPGA has adjusted the schedule to cope with dropping temperatures.

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul will make her debut at the LPGA's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, joined by No. 2 Nelly Korda and past champion Lydia Ko. The field includes 39 players who won on tour in the past two seasons, marking a larger group than in recent years due to a record 29 winners in 2025. Several top-ranked players, including three Australians, will skip the event to begin their seasons in Asia.

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The 2026 LPGA Tour season is set to begin with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions from January 29 to February 1 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida. However, three recent major champions—Minjee Lee, Grace Kim, and Hannah Green—have opted out of the event. Their absences highlight travel challenges for Australian players ahead of the Asian swing.

Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson has voiced strong opposition to LIV Golf's decision to extend tournaments to 72 holes starting in 2026. In a recent interview, he defended the league's original 54-hole format, arguing it creates more exciting competition for fans. Watson also commented positively on Brooks Koepka's departure to the PGA Tour.

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Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka has become the first star player to leave Saudi-backed LIV Golf, returning to the PGA Tour amid growing uncertainty for the breakaway series. His departure in December highlights tensions in professional golf, with other players like Patrick Reed considering similar moves. As LIV prepares for its fifth season in February, questions swirl about its financial sustainability and ability to retain top talent.

Australia defeated the United States 2.5-0.5 in the LPGA International Crown final in Goyang on October 26, securing its first title in the event. Minjee Lee and Hannah Green won their singles matches to clinch the victory, while the foursomes ended in a tie. This marked the fifth edition of the tournament, producing its fifth different champion.

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Rory McIlroy enters 2026 aiming for more major wins after a stellar 2025 that included completing the career Grand Slam. The Northern Irishman has confirmed several key tournaments on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. He also continues in the TGL league with Boston Common Golf.

 

 

 

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