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Patrick Reed Quits LIV Golf to Return to PGA Tour

2026-01-28 18:45:20

Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has officially departed LIV Golf, opting to refocus on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. This follows in the footsteps of Brooks Koepka and marks a troubling trend of top talent exiting the Saudi-backed league.

Topics: Professional Golf Sports League Transfers Athlete Career Decisions

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LIV Golf Welcomes Rolex as Official Partner

DEVELOPING 2026-01-28 12:15:10

LIV Golf has secured a major commercial deal with luxury watchmaker Rolex, elevating its global hospitality and branding strategy ahead of the 2026 season.

Topics: Sports Sponsorships Golf Tournaments Luxury Brand Marketing

LIV Golf Expands to 72‑Hole Format for 2026 Season

DEVELOPING 2025-11-04 08:00:00

Starting in 2026, LIV Golf transitions from its traditional 54‑hole, three‑day events to a full four‑day, 72‑hole format—aligning more closely with established tour norms and amplifying competitive drama.

Topics: Sports Format Changes Golf Tournaments

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New Player Signings: Detry, Smylie, Canter, Perez, and More

DEVELOPING 2026-01-31 10:01:27

LIV Golf has added several new faces for the 2026 season—Thomas Detry joins 4Aces GC, Elvis Smylie heads to Ripper GC; others like Victor Pérez, Laurie Canter, An Byeong‑hun, and novice Michael La Sasso have also signed on—deepening the league’s roster ahead of its new format.

Topics: Sports Team Rosters Professional Golf Sports Leagues

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Broadcast Expansion: LIV Golf Strikes Multi‑Year Deal with TNT Sports

DEVELOPING 2026-01-08 08:00:00

LIV Golf has secured a multi‑year broadcasting agreement with TNT Sports (UK & Ireland), moving from ITV and promising enhanced live presentation and storytelling for the 2026 season.

Topics: Sports Broadcasting Golf

LIV Golf Increases Relegation Amid OWGR Push

DEVELOPING 2026-01-22 08:00:00

For the 2026 season, LIV Golf has expanded its field to 57 players and increased relegation spots from six to eleven. Lock‑Zone spots rise from top 24 to top 34, while only the top 46 remain open. Points now awarded to every player. These meritocracy enhancements seem clearly designed to bolster LIV’s bid for OWGR inclusion.

Topics: Sports Governance Professional Golf Sports Meritocracy

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OWGR Still Reviewing LIV’s Application as 2026 Season Nears

DEVELOPING 2025-12-30 08:00:00

As of late December 2025, the OWGR board continues deliberating LIV Golf’s application for ranking point recognition. While progress has been made and format changes like 72‑hole events help, no decision has been announced and invited‑player structure remains a key hurdle.

Topics: Sports Governance Professional Golf Sports Rivalries

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Anthony Kim Earns Wild‑Card Entry via LIV Promotions Event

DEVELOPING 2026-01-11 08:00:00

Anthony Kim, returning from a long hiatus, secured a spot in the 2026 LIV Golf season by finishing third in the January Promotions event at Black Diamond Ranch—an exciting comeback storyline for fans tuning into the league’s evolving roster.

Topics: Sports Comebacks Golf Tournaments Sports Leagues

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Si Woo Kim Turns Down LIV Offer, Stays on PGA Tour

DEVELOPING 2025-12-12 08:00:00

South Korean star Si Woo Kim has declined a LIV Golf contract offer and chosen to stay on the PGA Tour. This rejection signals potential headwinds in LIV’s recruitment, particularly among international players wary of disrupting traditional pathways.

Topics: Sports Rivalries Professional Golf Athlete Contract Negotiations

Rory McIlroy Predicts Further LIV Exits Following Koepka and Reed

DEVELOPING 2026-01-30 08:02:59

Rory McIlroy has forecasted more defections from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour, citing recent exits by Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed as catalysts. His comments may strike chords in New York’s golf circles given Team Europe’s Ryder Cup success at Bethpage in 2025.

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