LIV Golf expanding tournament format to 72 holes in 2026: Jon Rahm says 'this is a win for the league, and the players'

4 November 2025, 18:59 | Updated: 4 November 2025, 19:18

LIV Golf events will be played over 72 holes starting in 2026, the Saudi Arabia-backed circuit announced on Tuesday.

Since its inception in 2022 LIV Golf tournaments have been 54-hole events, with the majority played Friday through Sunday, an unconventional format that played a role in the Official World Golf Ranking denying it ranking points.

Moving to four days of competition with events beginning on Thursday of tournament weeks puts LIV Golf more in line with the setup of PGA Tour events.

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