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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

A Real Shame Or A Necessary Compromise? LIV Golf’s Big Format Change Debated

After the LIV Golf League announced its tournaments would be expanding to 72 holes from 2026, four Golf Monthly writers share their thoughts

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy drops two-word verdict on LIV Golf’s format switch

Rory McIlroy has reacted to the announcement that LIV Golf tournaments will be contested over 72 holes rather than 54

The Independent UK

Why Is LIV Golf Moving To 72-Holes?

LIV Golf just announced its biggest change yet - but why?

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LIV Golf League Expands Format From 54 To 72-Hole Tournaments From 2026

The LIV Golf League has announced its most drastic change since emerging in 2022 with the inclusion of 72-hole tournaments contested across four days

Golf Monthly

The Final Three PGA Tour Events Will Be Packed With Drama

From fully exempt status to signature event berths and more, Bob Harig explains what's on the line this month. Also: Kai Trump and the sponsor invitation conundrum.

Sports Illustrated

Billy Horschel Sees the Big Picture With His Own Pro Golf Event

Last week the eight-time PGA Tour winner visited a mini-tour event that bears his name and talked to Bob Harig about the need for pros to have financial support to chase the dream. Plus, updates on LIV Golf and the Tour's Hawaiian swing.

Sports Illustrated

Former OWGR Chairman Doesn’t See LIV As ‘a Success By Any Measure’

Speaking to the Global Golf Post, Peter Dawson explained why he didn't believe LIV should receive world ranking points, despite their repeated attempts.

Sports Illustrated

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LIV Golf's New Unwanted OWGR Milestone Is A Reminder That Rankings Are Not Fit For Purpose

LIV Golf's players continue to slide down the Official World Golf Ranking, with none of its players now featuring inside the top 20

Golf Monthly

Rory McIlroy’s Return Shows How the FedEx Cup Playoffs Are Still Missing the Mark

The Masters champion skipped the first playoff event yet didn’t fall in the standings, a problem that Bob Harig writes hasn’t been fixed in 18 years of the system. Also: LIV Golf’s OWGR quest and bubble time.

Sports Illustrated

'I Don’t Know How You Can Come Up With A Five-And-A-Half-Year Suspension' - Hudson Swafford Opens Up On Longer PGA Tour Punishment And LIV's OWGR U-Turn

Hudson Swafford spoke to the SubPar podcast about his longer PGA Tour suspension period and LIV's decision to abandon its OWGR application

Golf Monthly

LIV Golfer Says He Received Multi-Year Suspension From PGA Tour

Hudson Swafford, a three-time PGA Tour winner who played three years on the rival circuit, said he was hit with a five-year suspension by the Tour and can't rejoin before 2027.

Sports Illustrated

How Every DP World Tour Graduate Fared On The PGA Tour In 2025

We take a look at the PGA Tour regular seasons of the DP World Tour graduates now that we've reached the FedEx Cup Playoffs

Golf Monthly

'I Moved Back Above My Son In The World Rankings, Which Is Nice' - Lee Westwood On Why Lack Of LIV Recognition 'Makes A Bit Of A Mockery' Of OWGR

Lee Westwood says the fact he was below his son Sam in the OWGR showed that the ranking system is a bit of "a mockery" without LIV Golf being recognized

Golf Monthly

Lee Westwood And Justin Leonard Jump Over 3,200 Spots In The World Golf Rankings After Strong Open Championship Showings

Both Westwood and Leonard saw their positions in the Official World Golf Ranking rise significantly after strong showings at Royal Portrush

Golf Monthly

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Rasmus vs Nicolai Hojgaard: How The Stats And Careers Compare Between Golf’s Power Twins

The Danish golfing prodigies are two of the brightest stars in the professional golf

Sports Illustrated

R&A Boss Says Talks Continue on Taking British Open Back to Turnberry, Out of U.K.

Mark Darbon said the R&A has talked to President Donald Trump's son Eric about returning to Turnberry; he also noted that the OWGR board would start to review LIV Golf's application.

Golf Monthly

Bryson DeChambeau Outlines Changes LIV Golf Could Make To Help OWGR Bid After Strong Jon Rahm Comments

Ahead of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, Bryson DeChambeau has shared his views and excitement to the possibility of LIV finally being granted OWGR points

Sports Illustrated

Bryson DeChambeau Says LIV Golf Can ‘Change Some Things’ for World Ranking Acceptance

The two-time U.S. Open champion said LIV could create more pathways, while offering another idea that could improve the league’s second bid for OWGR consideration.

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Scottie Scheffler Suggests LIV Golfers Should Be Included in World Rankings

The world No. 1 said Tuesday at the British Open that all of golf’s best players competing together more often would be better for the rankings.

Sports Illustrated

The Search for a Breakthrough Is Real and Sometimes Painful

Fleetwood is still without a PGA Tour win, but the Englishman is optimistic entering British Open week, writes Bob Harig. Plus, notes on LIV Golf and how to prepare for links golf.

Golf Monthly

OWGR Boss Confirms LIV Golf Has Resubmitted Bid To Become Recognized Circuit

The PIF-backed league - headed up by new CEO, Scott O'Neil - recently put forward its latest application to offer world-ranking points to players

Sports Illustrated

LIV Golf Officially Resubmits Application for Official World Golf Ranking Points

LIV Golf was denied ranking points in 2023 due in part to a lack of variance in its 54-player fields; it is unknown if the league proposed changes in its new bid.

Sports Illustrated

After His Masters Triumph, Rory McIlroy Is Struggling to Recharge His Mind and His Game

There are new challenges for the world No. 2 on the eve of the U.S. Open, Bob Harig writes. Also: Joaquin Niemann seeks major success and last-minute Open additions.

Sports Illustrated

Rory McIlroy Is Missing Another Signature Event, but Any Criticism Needs Context

The world No. 2 is missing another big PGA Tour stop at this week’s Memorial Tournament, but Bob Harig points out how McIlroy has helped the Tour this season by playing elsewhere.

Sports Illustrated

Scottie Scheffler Isn’t Just Winning Big, He’s Doing It at a Historic Rate

Scheffler is winning at a pace that puts him in the company of Jack and Tiger, Bob Harig writes. Also: a key runner-up at the PGA and Adam Scott’s major streak.

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