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DeChambeau Slams LIV Golf's Shift to 72 Holes

2/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Bryson DeChambeau, a key LIV Golf player, criticized the league's shift from 54 holes to 72 holes, set for 2026.
He said this change diverges from what players were promised, signaling a misalignment with expectations.
DeChambeau's contract expires at season's end, leaving his LIV Golf future uncertain, though he remains committed and notes Crushers GC's past successes.
LIV Golf begins its season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

History

Historical Context

The LIV Golf league launched in 2021, promising 54-hole tournaments and attracting players like Bryson DeChambeau, backed by a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This initiative aimed to disrupt traditional golf, reflecting tensions between player expectations and organizational changes, and raising concerns about the league's reputation amid accusations of sportswashing linked to Saudi Arabia's human rights record.

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Story summary

Bryson DeChambeau, a key LIV Golf player, criticized the league's shift from 54 holes to 72 holes, set for 2026.
He said this change diverges from what players were promised, signaling a misalignment with expectations.
DeChambeau's contract expires at season's end, leaving his LIV Golf future uncertain, though he remains committed and notes Crushers GC's past successes.
LIV Golf begins its season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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