Lexi Thompson believes WTGL will help grow the game of golf
Editor
Lexi Thompson believes WTGL will help grow the game of golf
LPGA golfers pose for a photo during WTGL Media Day at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on September 20, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co
The future is here.
WTGL kicked off on Sunday, Los Angeles Golf Club defeated New York, and it is already back in action. Tuesday will see L.A. take on Motor City Golf Club, Lexi Thompson’s team.
Women’s golf has grown so much over the last 20 years and that time span just about directly coincides with Lexi’s professional career. Everyone remembers her making her U.S. Open debut in 2007 at the age of 12, and in the time since she has piled up the wins, titles, and now has a spot in the startup league… while pregnant to boot.
Lexi was kind enough to take some time to join me for a conversation about WTGL on Monday. You can watch it in its entirety below.
As noted I find Lexi to be such an important figure in the world of golf at large. She has been such a trailblazer in the game, and she continues to be with WTGL in general, but that she is taking it on while carrying a child is an entirely different level of impressiveness.
Lexi and her fellow WTGL players have all talked about what an opportunity the league represents for them and the next generation. In Lexi’s case she is quite literally carrying that generation to and through her WTGL experience.
This year may mark the first literal season of WTGL, but it has been in the works for a long time if you really think about it. What the Lexi Thompsons of the world have done, many of whom share the WTGL experience with her, over the course of their careers has helped to open the door of possibility for all involved.
Here’s to seeing what they and those they continue to inspire can do next.
Tuesday’s match between Motor City Golf Club and Los Angeles Golf Club can be seen on Ion at 7pm CT.
LPGA golfers pose for a photo during WTGL Media Day at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on September 20, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co
The future is here.
WTGL kicked off on Sunday, Los Angeles Golf Club defeated New York, and it is already back in action. Tuesday will see L.A. take on Motor City Golf Club, Lexi Thompson’s team.
Women’s golf has grown so much over the last 20 years and that time span just about directly coincides with Lexi’s professional career. Everyone remembers her making her U.S. Open debut in 2007 at the age of 12, and in the time since she has piled up the wins, titles, and now has a spot in the startup league… while pregnant to boot.
Lexi was kind enough to take some time to join me for a conversation about WTGL on Monday. You can watch it in its entirety below.
As noted I find Lexi to be such an important figure in the world of golf at large. She has been such a trailblazer in the game, and she continues to be with WTGL in general, but that she is taking it on while carrying a child is an entirely different level of impressiveness.
Lexi and her fellow WTGL players have all talked about what an opportunity the league represents for them and the next generation. In Lexi’s case she is quite literally carrying that generation to and through her WTGL experience.
This year may mark the first literal season of WTGL, but it has been in the works for a long time if you really think about it. What the Lexi Thompsons of the world have done, many of whom share the WTGL experience with her, over the course of their careers has helped to open the door of possibility for all involved.
Here’s to seeing what they and those they continue to inspire can do next.
Tuesday’s match between Motor City Golf Club and Los Angeles Golf Club can be seen on Ion at 7pm CT.
