Women’s professional golf is getting a new kind of competition. On November 8, 2026, WTGL will make its debut, bringing some of the LPGA Tour’s biggest names together for a fast-paced indoor team golf league. Created through a partnership between the LPGA and TMRW Sports, WTGL builds on the concept behind TGL, offering a different way to watch professional golf. Instead of following individual players across a traditional course, fans will see teams compete inside a high-tech venue, with strategy, quick decisions, and team rivalries at the center of the action. With five teams and 25 LPGA players confirmed for its inaugural season, there’s plenty for golf fans to look forward to. Here’s what you need to know before WTGL tees off. What is WTGL? WTGL is a women’s team golf league developed by TMRW Sports in partnership with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). It will feature professional women…
Imagine being able to play a round of golf without booking a tee time, driving to the course, or checking the weather. You could practice your swing after work, play a few holes on a rainy afternoon, or challenge a friend without leaving home. That’s part of the appeal of having a golf simulator at home. What was once considered a luxury for professional golfers and serious enthusiasts is now an option for more players. There are different systems, launch monitors, and setup options available, making it easier to find something that fits your space and budget. But choosing a home golf simulator isn’t always straightforward. Some systems are designed mainly for practice, while others offer virtual courses and a more complete indoor golf experience. So, what should you look for before buying a home golf simulator? What Makes Up a Home Golf Simulator? Before comparing different systems, it helps…
TGL was supposed to start in January 2024. Instead, golf fans had to wait another year to see what the new indoor league could actually do. The delay came after a failure involving the temporary power and backup systems at the under-construction SoFi Center caused its air-supported dome to deflate in November 2023. The incident damaged part of the venue, although no one was injured and most of the technology was not affected. TGL ultimately pushed its launch to early 2025. That extra time gave the league a chance to continue building and refining the experience before finally welcoming players and fans to SoFi Center. When TGL arrived, it offered something golf had never quite seen before. PGA Tour players competed in teams, hitting shots into a giant virtual screen before moving on to a real, technology-driven short-game area. Matches were shorter, faster, and designed to bring more of the…
You might think of an indoor golf simulator as a way to play a round when you can’t get outside. Pick a course, hit your shots, watch the ball fly across the screen, and move on to the next one. For professional golfers, a simulator can be much more than that. Indoor simulators have become another training tool for golfers who want to understand their game in greater detail. They can use them to work on swing changes, analyze shot data, prepare for courses, and practice specific situations without having to play a full round. The technology doesn’t replace time on the course or traditional practice. Instead, it gives golfers another way to work on their game. What does simulator training look like for a professional golfer? Simulators Are More Than a Way to Play Golf Indoors Modern golf simulators can provide a lot of information about what happens when…
At first glance, indoor golf seems pretty simple. You book a bay, grab your clubs, step up to the ball, and hit. The simulator does the rest. But anyone who has spent time at a good indoor golf facility knows there is more to it than hitting a ball into a screen. A good simulator is certainly important. It needs to track your shots accurately, offer realistic courses, and give you useful feedback. But technology is only one part of the experience. The environment, the people, the games, and the reasons you have to come back all matter too. So, what actually makes an indoor golf experience worth coming back to? The Simulator is Only the Starting Point Let’s start with the obvious one: the simulator itself matters. Modern launch monitors can provide golfers with data such as ball speed, spin rate, launch angle, and other details about a shot.…
Yes, practicing on a golf simulator can make you a better golfer. But that doesn’t mean shooting 72 on a simulator means you’re ready to shoot 72 at your local course. There are parts of golf that translate extremely well from a simulator to the course. Ball striking is probably the biggest one. You can also get much better at knowing your distances, working on your swing, and controlling wedges. Other parts don’t translate nearly as well. A perfectly flat hitting mat doesn’t prepare you for a ball sitting below your feet. Simulator putting isn’t the same as reading an actual green. And no launch monitor can completely recreate standing over a five-foot putt when you’ve got a good round going. That’s why I think the best way to look at a golf simulator is as a very good practice tool, not a replacement for playing golf outside. Simulator golf…