Overview
- OWGR said it has made progress evaluating LIV Golf’s late‑June application but has no decision to announce.
- Beginning the first week of 2026, scheduled 54‑hole events and 72‑hole events reduced to 54 holes will receive 75% of calculated field rating and points, while any event completed over 36 holes will receive 50%.
- Chairman Trevor Immelman has identified LIV’s invitation‑based roster as a hurdle under the OWGR’s merit‑based framework.
- LIV intends to move to 72‑hole tournaments in 2026, limiting the immediate impact of the new reductions for 54‑hole events.
- LIV’s 2026 season starts Feb. 4 in Saudi Arabia, and the four majors use OWGR criteria for qualification.