LIV Golf is abandoning its three-round, 54-hole format in 2026, with all events becoming traditional 72-hole tournaments.
The league announced the shift Tuesday.
"As we enter our fourth season as a League, the move to 72 holes marks a pivotal new chapter for LIV Golf that strengthens our League, challenges our elite field of players, and delivers more of the world-class golf, energy, innovation and access that our global audience wants," said Scott O'Neil, the CEO of LIV Golf, in a news release.
"We're seeing upward momentum and traction from Hong Kong to Adelaide to Indianapolis, and that heightened interest opens the door to add another day of golf while benefiting our fans, players, marketing partners, and our global media partners."
LIV's team events will continue to run concurrent

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