Grant embraces mic'd-up format as WTGL debut approaches
Linn Grant, the recent Solheim Cup MVP, is set to compete in the new WTGL league, a women's version of TGL, which begins November 8 with Los Angeles Golf Club facing New York Golf Club. Grant, who will play for New York, is eager to showcase her personality in the mic'd-up, team-based format. She sees this as a key opportunity to elevate women's golf.
The WTGL season opener pairs Los Angeles Golf Club against New York Golf Club on November 8, airing on ESPN from the SoFi Center's indoor arena. Grant, coming off her Solheim Cup MVP performance that helped Europe secure victory, joins New York's roster for the debut match.
The league's format borrows from TGL's successful model, combining advanced simulation technology with live team competition. Unlike traditional tour events, players wear microphones throughout play, making personality and communication central to the broadcast experience. Grant's long professional career and widely admired swing position her as a marquee figure for the league's launch.
WTGL's arrival coincides with surging interest in women's sports, and the mic'd-up team format could broaden golf's audience beyond traditional fans. By foregrounding player personalities, the league may attract younger viewers and casual sports consumers who typically skip tournament coverage. Success could also strengthen sponsorship opportunities for female golfers, potentially raising earnings and visibility across the LPGA circuit. However, its impact depends on sustained viewership beyond the opening match.