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WTGL Expands Roster with Six LPGA Stars Ahead of Inaugural Season
5/6/2026, 6:24:41 PM
WTGL Announces Six New LPGA Stars for Inaugural Season
On May 5 2024, the Women’s Tech-Infused Golf League (WTGL) confirmed that six LPGA Tour players—Minjee Lee, Celine Boutier, Danielle Kang, Andrea Lee, Megan Khang and Albane Valenzuela—have committed to its inaugural season. The league will launch later this year at the custom-built SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Their addition brings the total roster to 14 players, including five of the world’s top-10 women golfers.
Background & Context
WTGL is the women’s counterpart to the men’s TGL, a high-tech indoor league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy and operated by TMRW Sports. The league uses a climate-controlled arena with a 20 × 14-metre simulator that allows fast-paced, team-based competition. TMRW Sports partnered with the LPGA to develop WTGL as a global platform for women’s team golf.
Key Figures & Groups
- Minjee Lee – Australian three-time major champion, world No. 7.
- Celine Boutier – French major champion and six-time LPGA winner.
- Danielle Kang – American six-time LPGA winner.
- Andrea Lee – American world No. 24.
- Megan Khang – Four-time U.S. Solheim Cup member.
- Albane Valenzuela – Swiss three-time Olympian.
- Pete Jung – Chief Marketing Officer, TMRW Sports, spokesperson for the league.
- LPGA & TMRW Sports – Co-creators and promoters of WTGL.
Data & Statistics
- Roster size: 14 committed players.
- Top-10 representation: Five of the world’s top-10 (Jeeno Thitikul #2, Charley Hull #4, Minjee Lee #7, Lydia Ko #9, Lottie Woad #10).
- Geographic spread: Players from eight countries (Australia, France, United States, Switzerland, Canada, Thailand, England, New Zealand).
- Career achievements: Combined 92 LPGA Tour victories and 12 major championships.
- Arena specs: 20 × 14 metre simulator housed in the SoFi Center.
Official Statements & Responses
Pete Jung, CMO of TMRW Sports, said the league “continues to build momentum as a global platform for LPGA stars and women’s team golf.” He added that the recent brand reveal and the commitment of 14 players “underscores the excitement we’re seeing from players, team ownership groups and potential partners as we prepare for WTGL’s inaugural season.” The league’s partnership with the LPGA is presented as a strategic effort to expand the sport’s reach and introduce a team-oriented format to women’s golf.
Criticism & Opposition
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who remains unsigned, previously argued that a “female-only edition represented a missed opportunity to have men and women in the same competition.” Her stance highlights a view that the separate women’s league may limit broader integration of the sport.
Why It Matters / Impact
WTGL offers a novel, technology-driven stage for women’s golf, aiming to attract fans who seek faster, personality-rich competition. By featuring top-ranked players in a team setting, the league could broaden sponsorship opportunities, increase media exposure, and inspire a new generation of golfers.
What’s Next
The inaugural WTGL season is slated for later in 2024 at the SoFi Center. Team ownership groups are expected to announce franchises in the coming months, and additional player signings may follow as the league finalizes its roster and commercial partners.
Verbatim Quotes
- “WTGL continues to build momentum as a global platform for LPGA stars and women’s team golf,” — Pete Jung, Chief Marketing Officer, TMRW Sports
- “With today’s brand reveal and 14 LPGA Tour players now committed — including major champions, Olympians and Solheim Cup players from around the world — this milestone underscores the excitement we’re seeing from players, team ownership groups and potential partners as we prepare for WTGL’s inaugural season.” — Pete Jung, Chief Marketing Officer, TMRW Sports
- “Fans really get involved more and see the personalities of the guys and now the women.” — Lexi Thompson, LPGA Tour player
- “1 Nelly Korda, who earlier this year said creating a female-only edition represented a missed opportunity to have men and women in the same competition, remains unsigned.” — Nelly Korda, World No. 1, LPGA Tour
