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LIV CEO Confirms Ongoing Talks With PGA Tour, But No Deal Imminent

DEVELOPING 2025-06-18 07:00:00

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil confirmed informal discussions continue with the PGA Tour, yet negotiations toward the merger or framework agreement announced in June 2023 remain stalled.

Topics: Sports Rivalries Sports Mergers and Acquisitions Professional Golf

Brooks Koepka’s 2026 LIV Participation Uncertain

DEVELOPING 2025-12-08 15:56:37

Five‑time major champion Brooks Koepka, though under contract for 2026, may skip next season and potentially return to the PGA Tour—he’d face a one‑year suspension from his last LIV event.

Topics: Professional Golf Sports Contracts Athlete Transfers Sports Rivalries

LIV Golf Pivots Strategy: Youth Development and 72‑Hole Format

DEVELOPING 2025-12-08 12:15:00

CEO Scott O’Neil outlined a strategic shift focusing on nurturing young stars (like McKibbin, Surratt, Puig), while confirming the move to a 72‑hole format in 2026 and planning to stop covering DP World Tour fines from December 31.

Topics: Youth Development in Sports Golf Tournament Formats

LIV Files Trademarks Suggesting New Teams and Rebranding

DEVELOPING 2025-11-04 08:00:00

Recent trademark filings hint at LIV expanding to potentially 15 teams, adding “Becko East GC” and “Southern Balindi GC,” and rebranding an existing team—possibly Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs GC—to “Real Club De Toros GC.”

Topics: Sports Business Sports Leagues and Teams Trademarks and Intellectual Property

LIV Resubmits Bid to Join Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR)

DEVELOPING 2025-07-11 07:00:00

LIV Golf has formally resubmitted its application to be recognized for OWGR points after revising its format and structure to align more closely with ranking criteria.

Topics: Sports Governance Professional Golf Sports Recognition

Laurie Canter Rejoins LIV Despite Earning PGA Tour Card

DEVELOPING 2025-12-01 19:38:07

Laurie Canter, who qualified for the PGA Tour in 2026 by finishing high in the DP World Tour rankings, opted to abandon that card and sign with LIV Golf instead—replacing Henrik Stenson on a LIV roster.

Topics: Professional Golf Tours Athlete Career Decisions

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Victor Pérez Joins Cleeks GC for LIV’s 2026 Season

DEVELOPING 2025-11-18 08:00:00

Three‑time DP World Tour winner Victor Pérez has officially signed with Cleeks GC for the 2026 LIV Golf League season, bolstering the team’s European lineup alongside Martin Kaymer, Richard Bland and Adrian Meronk.

Topics: Professional Golf Sports Team Transfers Sports Leagues

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Bryson DeChambeau in Early Talks to Renew LIV Contract

DEVELOPING 2025-06-11 19:00:00

Two‑time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, currently under contract through 2026, is reportedly in early discussions to renew his LIV Golf agreement ahead of the upcoming season.

Topics: Professional Golf Sports Contracts

New Orleans Emerging as Potential LIV Venue for 2026

DEVELOPING 2025-06-02 18:07:00

LIV is reportedly in final stages of securing a multi‑year deal to host a tournament at New Orleans’ Bayou Oaks at City Park, backed by a $7 million Louisiana legislative package to upgrade the course and cover hosting fees.

Topics: Sports Event Hosting Golf Tournaments Sports Infrastructure Funding

LIV Viewership Still Trails PGA Tour Despite Fox Deal Gains

2025-04-20 19:00:00

LIV’s move to Fox improved average viewership to around 338,000 across 17 telecasts in 2025, yet remains dwarfed by the PGA Tour’s 2.66 million average final‑round viewership—highlighting ongoing media challenges.

Topics: Sports Media Viewership Golf Competitions Sports Broadcasting Deals

LIV Confirms Return to Indianapolis and Virginia for 2026

DEVELOPING 2025-08-16 07:00:00

LIV Golf has confirmed its return to The Club at Chatham Hills in Indianapolis (Aug 21–23, 2026) and Trump National Golf Club, Washington D.C. (May 8–10, 2026), opening early‑bird ticket sales including Club 54 hospitality packages.

Topics: Sports Event Scheduling Golf Tournaments