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LIV Golf to Shift to 72 Holes in 2026 as League Seeks OWGR Recognition

The Saudi-backed circuit is aligning with mainstream tour standards to strengthen its stalled bid for world-ranking points.

Overview

  • Regular events will move from 54 to 72 holes over four days starting in 2026, with most tournaments running Thursday to Sunday and the season opening Feb. 4-7 in Riyadh.
  • Shotgun starts and the concurrent team competition will remain, and all four rounds will count toward team scoring.
  • Qualification pathways expand next season, with the top two from the Asian Tour’s International Series and two from LIV Golf Promotions earning places.
  • LIV has reapplied for Official World Golf Ranking status and its submission is under review, with no approval granted to date.
  • The PGA Tour warned members they will not receive releases to play the LIV Promotions qualifier in Florida in January.