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LIV Golf Rebrands Iron Heads as Korean Golf Club, Names Byeong-hun An Captain

The overhaul reflects a targeted push into South Korea following the team’s last-place 2025 finish.

Overview

  • LIV announced Byeong-hun An, 34, as captain of the newly named Korean Golf Club with Danny Lee, Kim Min-kyu and Song Young-han completing the 2026 lineup.
  • Former captain Kevin Na departed the league, acknowledged in a team thank-you post that offered no explanation.
  • Jinichiro Kozuma said he was out in a post on X after reports of his release from the roster.
  • An said he left the PGA Tour for a fresh start and to help open pathways for Korean players through the team.
  • LIV is refocusing on the Korean market after launching an event there in 2025, though a 2026 South Korea stop does not yet appear on its schedule.