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Anticipation for the Women’s Team Golf League (WTGL) has reached new heights with the unveiling of rosters for its inaugural season. Five franchises—Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Los Angeles Golf Club, Motor City Golf Club, and New York Golf Club—will compete for the first-ever WTGL championship later this year. With a mix of Hall of Famers, major champions, Olympians, and rising stars, the league promises to showcase women’s golf in a dynamic new team format at SoFi Centre.
Atlanta Drive GC
Anchored by major winners Minjee Lee and Yuka Saso, Atlanta Drive GC blends proven champions with emerging talent. Epson Tour standout Nataliya Guseva joins the roster alongside Charley Hull and Andrea Lee, creating a lineup that balances consistency with flair. This team is poised to deliver both experience and youthful energy.
Boston Common Golf
Led by Céline Boutier, the 2023 Evian champion, Boston Common Golf boasts depth and versatility. Megan Khang, a four-time Solheim Cup competitor, adds grit, while Lottie Woad and Ina Yoon bring fresh momentum from their recent breakthroughs. Rising Japanese star Chizzy Iwai completes a roster that blends international firepower with steady leadership.
Los Angeles Golf Club
Los Angeles Golf Club presents a compelling mix of experience and youth. Michelle Wie West, the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion, headlines the squad alongside Alison Lee and Olympian Gaby López. The future of the game is represented by Kiara Romero and Aki Iwai, ensuring this team has both star power and developmental promise.
Motor City Golf Club
With Brooke Henderson and Lexi Thompson as cornerstones, Motor City Golf Club is stacked with major-winning pedigree. Rising star Ruoning Yin, world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, and Olympian Albane Valenzuela round out a roster that looks formidable on paper. This team’s blend of power and precision makes them one of the favorites heading into the season.
New York Golf Club
Headlined by Lydia Ko, an LPGA Hall of Famer with 23 wins and three majors, New York Golf Club brings unmatched star power. Danielle Kang and Linn Grant add depth, while Rose Zhang and rookie sensation Yana Wilson represent the future of women’s golf. With this balance of experience and youth, New York is expected to be a strong contender from day one.
The 25 players set to compete in WTGL have combined for 112 LPGA Tour victories, 48 Solheim Cup selections, and 15 Major Championships. They also bring 28 Olympic appearances across 14 players, representing 13 countries worldwide. These figures underscore the league’s global reach and competitive depth.
The Format
The WTGL regular season begins in November, featuring round-robin play before single-elimination semifinals and a best-of-three finals series. Matches will spotlight mic’d-up players, the Hammer strategy to raise stakes mid-match, shot-clock pressure to ensure pace of play, and real-time analytics to enhance broadcast coverage.
