Answering 7 biggest questions about WTGL: women’s golf enters primetime

A TV-focused format

WTGL is designed to bring simulator golf to the women’s game. Its format will follow TGL, using teams, a shot clock and unusual courses in an arena built for television.

The league will feature LPGA players rather than PGA Tour stars. Its schedule is intended to fill a quieter stretch of the professional golf calendar.

Five teams and 25 players

The league plans to field five teams, each with five players. The teams are Motor City Golf Club, Boston Common Golf, New York Golf Club, Atlanta Drive GC and Los Angeles Golf Club.

Several prominent players are expected to take part, including Jeeno Thitikul, Lottie Woad, Lydia Ko and Charley Hull. Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang and Minjee Lee are also among the notable names.

Korda will not compete

Nelly Korda, described as the leading star in women’s golf, will not play during WTGL’s inaugural season. Her absence stands out among the league’s announced player names.

Broadcasts and schedule

Disney and Ion have agreed to broadcast WTGL matches. The inaugural match is listed for Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN, with coverage also set to rotate among ESPN2, Ion and ABC.

Backers and prize hopes

WTGL hopes its prize number will increase if the league succeeds. The article does not give a current prize amount. Among the named backers and investors from women’s sports are Alex Morgan, Mia Hamm, Abby Wambach, Aryna Sabalenka, Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart.