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

Rory McIlroy calls LIV Golf's move to 72 holes 'peculiar'

LIV Golf's move to 72-hole events beginning in 2026 has been widely speculated as an attempt to gain Official World Golf Ranking points, but Rory McIlroy isn't convinced that it will have the desired effect if that's the case.

McIlroy disagrees with Rahm over LIV Golf's major change as decision confirmed

LIV Golf have announced they will be making major changes to their format, with Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm both having their say on the decision

Rory McIlroy disagrees with Jon Rahm and can't get head around LIV Golf announcement - The Mirror

Rory McIlroy has reacted to news that LIV Golf will make major changes for the 2026 season

‘Win’: LIV abandons 54-hole format

LIV Golf has made its biggest concession yet in the fight for ranking points, completely altering the format that has been its major point of difference.

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

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 recognized 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. The shotgun start will remain for…

LIV turns back on 54-hole format, moves to traditional four rounds from 2026

Officials claim move shows willingness to ‘innovate and evolve’, while players hope it leads to Official Golf World Ranking points.