Motor City Golf wins 8-3 in WTGL debut led by pregnant Lexi Thompson

Motor City Golf Club made a strong debut in the World Team Golf League (WTGL) with an 8-3 win over Los Angeles Golf Club, according to Yahoo Sports. The match took place at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Lexi Thompson, who is six months pregnant, was a key player in the Motor City team's success. Along with world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul and Ronni Yin, Thompson helped clinch the victory with four holes remaining.

Motor City Golf Club took an early lead, going up 7-0 after the first nine holes. The team also includes players Brooks Koepka and Bud Cauley, with former LPGA stars Beth Daniel, Meg Mallon, and Karrie Webb serving as Hall of Fame members associated with the club.

The inaugural WTGL season opened with this match, which featured notable players such as Michelle Wie West, Alison Lee, Gaby López, Rose Zhang, Linn Grant, Lydia Ko, and Rickie Fowler, who were present to support and compete.

The Motor City Golf Club's dominant performance in their first WTGL match sets a strong tone for the new league's season as it continues to develop.

What we're watching: The progress and impact of the WTGL as it introduces team-based professional golf competitions with high-profile players.