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LIV Pushes for OWGR Decision as Reports Raise Doubts Over Koepka’s 2026 Season

CEO Scott O’Neil describes constructive OWGR dialogue, with LIV shifting to 72 holes next season.

Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau reacts to a missed putt on the 17th hole during the singles REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid
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Aug 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Brooks Koepka of Smash GC lines up a putt on the 17th green during the semifinals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sports Business Journal reports Brooks Koepka may skip LIV’s 2026 season despite being under contract, while O’Neil noted only that Koepka is signed and no player announcements have been made.
  • O’Neil said he hopes OWGR recognition can be resolved around the turn of the year and cited ongoing, constructive talks with chairman Trevor Immelman.
  • LIV’s move to a 72‑hole format begins in 2026, a change O’Neil says supports competitive readiness and offers additional commercial inventory.
  • Informal contact with PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp continues, but O’Neil said there are no serious negotiations or imminent unification deal.
  • O’Neil cited strong commercial momentum with plans for 14 events across 10 countries in 2026, while The Times reported LIV will stop covering DP World Tour fines after Dec. 31, 2025.