New Women's Golf League
WTGL Unveils Five Inaugural Teams and Rosters Ahead of Palm Beach Debut
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The Atlanta Drive roster for WTGL's inaugural season includes Andrea Lee and Nataliya Guseva alongside Charley Hull and Minjee Lee; Andrea Lee has appeared in the Solheim Cup twice, and Nataliya Guseva, 23, is a rising LPGA Tour player. Rich McKay said, "We are excited to welcome Charley, Minjee, Andrea, Yuka and Nataliya to Atlanta Drive GC."
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WTGL's five teams are Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Los Angeles Golf Club, Motor City Golf Club, and New York Golf Club, mirroring the five squads in the men's WTGL lineup.
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Motor City Golf Club's roster features Henderson along with Jeeno Thitikul (world No. 2), Albane Valenzuela, Lexi Thompson, and Ruoning Yin, and Henderson says WTGL offers a chance for a broader audience to see the LPGA’s personalities and talent.
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Brooks Koepka has joined Motor City Golf Club as part of the men's league expansion as WTGL continues to align ownership and cross-league development under the TGL/TMRW Sports framework.
Women's Golf League (WTGL) unveiled its five inaugural teams with 25 of the world's top female golfers, led by co-founders Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. Golfweek reported the rosters will compete in a new league starting in November at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Notably absent: world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who will not participate in the inaugural season.
The five teams — Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Los Angeles Golf Club, Motor City Golf Club, and New York Golf Club — feature 28 Olympic appearances and 112 LPGA career wins combined. Players hail from 13 countries. Matches will feature three players per team, with a playoff format leading to a best-of-three championship.
Atlanta Drive Adds Lee and Guseva to Roster
Atlanta Drive GC's roster includes Charley Hull, Minjee Lee, Yuka Saso, Andrea Lee, and Nataliya Guseva. Golf Digest reported the team brings together proven LPGA winners and rising talent. Andrea Lee has competed in the Solheim Cup twice. Guseva, 23, is an emerging LPGA Tour player making her mark on professional golf.
Motor City Combines Henderson with World No. 2
Motor City Golf Club's roster features Brooke Henderson, a 14-time LPGA winner and two-time major champion, joined by world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, Lexi Thompson, Albane Valenzuela, and Ruoning Yin. Yahoo Sports reported Henderson sees WTGL as a platform to showcase LPGA talent and personalities to a broader audience.
Korda Absence Highlights Selective Inaugural Roster
Despite being ranked No. 1 globally, Nelly Korda will not compete in WTGL's first season. Golf Digest noted that other top-ranked players — including Haeran Ryu, Hyojoo Kim, and Miyu Yamashita — also missed the initial 25-player roster. The league's selective approach prioritizes player personalities and established LPGA presence over pure ranking alone.
Teams Mirror Men's League Structure Under TGL Ownership
WTGL's five franchises align with the men's league structure, maintaining shared ownership groups through the TGL/TMRW Sports framework. Detroit News reported Brooks Koepka joined Motor City Golf Club in the men's league as part of broader cross-league coordination. The women's league will finalize its 2026 schedule and media rights in coming months.
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