Overview

• LIV Golf's 2025 season begins with a nighttime tournament at Riyadh Golf Club, marking the league's first event under floodlights.
• A new scoring format requires all four team members' scores to count in every round, increasing competition pressure and altering team strategies.
• Scott O'Neil takes over as LIV Golf CEO, replacing Greg Norman, as the league continues to negotiate its future relationship with the PGA Tour and Saudi investment fund.
• Teams see minor roster changes, with six new full-time players joining, including rising stars like Tom McKibbin and Yubin Jang.
• Phil Mickelson, sidelined by a shoulder injury, expects to return for the second event in Australia, while reserve players step in for injured golfers.