LIV Golf will transition to a traditional 72-hole, four-day tournament format beginning with the 2026 season, abandoning its signature 54-hole structure that has defined the breakaway league since its inception.

The Saudi-backed golf circuit announced Tuesday that it will extend competitions to include Thursdays, moving away from the Friday-to-Sunday schedule it has employed. Officials described the shift as reflecting the organization’s “global momentum and evolution to deliver more action and entertainment for fans.”

“As we enter our fourth season as a League, the move to 72 holes marks a pivotal new chapter for LIV Golf that strengthens our League, challenges our elite field of players, and delivers more of the world-class golf, energy, innovation, and access that our global audience

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