The WTGL added two of the top young prospects in women’s golf Tuesday with Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad.
The indoor golf league is the women’s version of the tech-infused TGL, which debuted last year with some of the top stars on the PGA Tour and currently is in its second season.
Last week, the WTGL announced its first roster members with World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, England’s Charley Hull (No. 5 in the world), New Zealand’s Lydia Ko (No. 6), Canada’s Brooke M. Henderson (No. 23) and Lexi Thompson (No. 82).
“The response to WTGL since our launch has been incredibly encouraging, particularly in the level of interest and commitment we’re seeing from players across the LPGA Tour,” chief media, strategy and legal officer Liz Moore said in a statement.
“Having Lottie and Rose join this growing group — and seeing so many WTGL players competing this week at the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions — reinforces our belief that WTGL will complement the LPGA in a meaningful way and create new opportunities to showcase the incredible talent, personalities and competitiveness of our athletes.”
Zhang and England’s Woad are both 22, are both former No. 1-ranked amateurs and were both winners in their LPGA Tour debuts. Zhang won the Mizuho Americas Open in June 2023 and Woad captured the Women’s Scottish Open last July.
TMRW Sports started the TGL, which was formed in partnership with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The TGL consists of six teams with four players each competing on an indoor golf simulator at Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. A seventh team will be added in 2027. Teams compete head-to-head, leading to a single champion.
–Field Level Media
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