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LIV Golf Expands to 57 Players, Switches to 72 Holes

12/30/2025

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LIV Golf will expand its player field to 57 for the 2026 season, with 13 teams and five individual competitors.
OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman emphasized fairness in evaluating LIV's ranking-point application amid ongoing discussions with the Official World Golf Ranking.
LIV Golf will switch from 54-hole to 72-hole events, starting February 4 in Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf Promotions will take place January 8-11 in Florida to offer additional qualifying spots.

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LIV Golf will expand its player field to 57 for the 2026 season, with 13 teams and five individual competitors.
OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman emphasized fairness in evaluating LIV's ranking-point application amid ongoing discussions with the Official World Golf Ranking.
LIV Golf will switch from 54-hole to 72-hole events, starting February 4 in Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf Promotions will take place January 8-11 in Florida to offer additional qualifying spots.