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LIV Golf to Adopt 72-Hole Events in 2026, Expands Qualifying Routes

The shift targets OWGR recognition to reopen straightforward routes into major championships.

DORAL, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 22: Captain Bryson DeChambeau and Crushers GC, first place, Captain Bubba Watson and RangeGoats GC, second place, and Captain Joaquín Niemann and Torque GC, third place, celebrate on stage during Day Three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Miami Team Championship at Trump National Doral Miami on October 22, 2023 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Overview

  • LIV will move all regular-season tournaments to 72 holes starting in 2026, with events running Thursday to Sunday and the individual title decided by stroke play.
  • The league will retain shotgun starts and concurrent team scoring, keeping its team competition alongside the expanded individual format.
  • Qualifying access increases next season, with the top two non‑exempt players from the International Series ranking and the top two from LIV Golf Promotions earning places.
  • LIV Golf Promotions is scheduled for Jan. 8–11, 2026, at Black Diamond Ranch in Florida, with the top 10 finishers also earning International Series exemptions.
  • LIV’s July 2025 OWGR application remains under review after an earlier rejection over format and roster concerns, while the PGA Tour has warned members against entering the Promotions event without a release.