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LIV Targets OWGR Decision by Year-End, Keeps PGA Tour Talks Informal

Ongoing talks with the ranking body follow LIV’s planned switch to 72-hole events starting in 2026.

Overview

  • CEO Scott O’Neil says dialogue with OWGR remains constructive and he is hopeful for a ruling by the turn of the year.
  • OWGR rejected LIV’s 2023 bid over closed-field access and 54-hole events, and LIV reapplied in June after committing to 72-hole tournaments from 2026.
  • O’Neil says he and PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stay in regular contact, but there are no serious negotiations or an imminent agreement.
  • LIV projects strong commercial momentum with 14 events across 10 countries in 2026 and expects premium hospitality to sell out after a record 2025.
  • LIV will stop covering DP World Tour fines for its players after December 31, which could increase costs for stars seeking DP World Tour starts.