LIV Golf to expand to 72 holes in a bid for world ranking points

The Official World Golf Ranking rejected LIV’s request for world ranking points when it began, primarily concerned over the closed shop of the league

Bryson DeChambeau said the move from 54 to 72 holes per tournament is a "fantastic evolution of the LIV Golf product". Pic: Raj Mehta/Getty Images

LIV Golf, the Saudi-funded league known for its 54-hole events with shotgun starts, is expanding to 72 holes for the 2026 season and adding a few extra qualifying spots in a move that could boost its bid to be recognised by the Official World Golf Ranking.

The name of the league — the roman numeral for 54 — was built around its faster pace over three rounds instead of the traditional four on most other circuits.