Overview
- LIV confirmed its tournaments will shift from 54 to 72 holes starting in 2026, aligning events with four-day schedules typical of other major tours.
- The league said it is doubling merit-based entry routes through the Asian Tour’s International Series and its LIV Promotions event for 2026.
- LIV announced a multiyear partnership with Trackman, with plans to integrate ball‑tracking technology across broadcasts and competition setups.
- Player reaction split quickly: Jon Rahm welcomed the move as a competitive upgrade, while Rory McIlroy called it peculiar and questioned any OWGR impact given weaker fields.
- Lee Westwood defended the change as beneficial for players, sponsors and fans, as the OWGR board has yet to grant the circuit world ranking points.