""The most successful leagues around the world -- IPL, EPL, NBA, MLB, NFL -- continue to innovate and evolve their product, and as an emerging league, we are no different," LIV Golf League CEO Scott O'Neil said in a statement. "LIV Golf will always have an eye towards progress that acts in the best interest of LIV Golf and in the best interest of the sport.""
""Everyone wants to see the best players in the world competing against each other, especially in the majors, and for the good of the game, we need a path forward," Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau said in a statement. "By moving to 72 holes, LIV Golf is taking a proactive step to align with the historic format recognized globally. This is a fantastic evolution of the LIV Golf product, showing how our League listens and adapts to create the best poss"
LIV Golf will shift from 54-hole to 72-hole events beginning in 2026. Shotgun starts and simultaneous individual and team competition will remain part of the league. Tournaments will generally begin on Thursday and be one round longer. LIV Golf League CEO Scott O'Neil said the league aims to innovate and evolve like other successful global leagues. The league is financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. LIV Golf is seeking inclusion in the Official World Golf Ranking after a 2023 denial that cited the league's closed format and potential compromises from team competition. LIV re-applied for OWGR recognition in July. Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau praised the move as aligning with historic formats and an evolution of the product.
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