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The change comes as the league enters its fourth season and seeks to evolve its product.

Players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have expressed support for the move to the traditional 72-hole format.

LIV Golf is ditching its 54-hole format for the normal 72-hole competition beginning in 2026 .

Since its start in 2023, LIV Golf events have featured a three-day, 54-hole competition, usually Friday through Sunday. In 2026, all events will be played over four days, usually beginning on Thursday and ending on Sunday. One exception: LIV Golf Riyadh will start on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

New LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil , who replaced Greg Norman in that role this year, explained the switch in a press release.

“As we enter our fourth season as a League, the move to 72 hol

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