The simulator golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is expanding from next season…
The second TGL season has only just got underway and we’ve already had a huge announcement regarding the next campaign.
TMRW Sports – the company co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy that created the golf simulator league – has confirmed that the WTGL will launch in 2027, and will feature a number of teams made up of LPGA stars.
Like TGL, it will take place at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The league sees golfers play a variation of traditional and quirky holes by hitting into a specially-built, five-storey-high screen before moving to an artificial green that can alter undulations and rotate 360-degrees at the push of a button.
“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 the LPGA’s commissioner Craig Kessler.
“I’ve 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.”
TMRW Sports CEO Mike McCarley described the WTGL as “another step in creating a modern, media-focused version of a centuries-old game that appeals to today’s sports fan”.
He added: “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.”