LIV Golf announced today that it will abandon its traditional 54‑hole events and move to the conventional 72‑hole, four‑day tournament format starting in 2026—a major step toward aligning with global standards and improving players’ chances of earning OWGR points.
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New Orleans teenager Jade Neves captured the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl Tommy Moore Memorial junior golf title today, emerging victorious among top-ranked junior golfers from across the U.S. and Canada.
Cherry Hill municipal golf course in Amherst quietly unveiled an 18‑hole disc golf course today—expanding recreational options and tapping into growing interest in alternative ‘flying disc’ golf formats.
Owners of Pine Island withdrew one of their lawsuits today regarding a proposed golf course on St. Helena Island, removing a legal barrier and potentially paving the way for project development.
Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, revered Japanese golf icon and World Golf Hall of Famer, died today at 78 after a battle with colon cancer. He held the record with 94 Japan Golf Tour wins, earned induction into the Hall in 2011, and achieved top-10 finishes in all three major championships. A towering figure in Japanese golf, his legacy is profound and enduring.
Five‑time major champion Brooks Koepka has announced a mutual and amicable split from LIV Golf today, citing a desire to focus on his family. Though contracted through 2026, he is pausing his LIV participation. He remains eligible for all four majors, but PGA Tour rules may impose a one‑year hiatus unless exemptions apply, fueling speculation about his next move.
In a surprising decision reported yesterday, 30‑year‑old Chilean golfer Mito Pereira has retired from professional golf to prioritize his personal life in Chile. The 2022 PGA Championship standout earned an estimated £13 million over two years but, after being relegated from LIV Golf in 2025 and recovering from a broken collarbone sustained in a cycling accident, he chose to step away from the tour.
LIV Golf has unveiled its preliminary field for the upcoming LIV Golf Promotions tournament, scheduled January 8–11, 2026 at Black Diamond Ranch in Florida. This four‑day, 72‑hole stroke‑play event will grant full exemption into the 2026 LIV Golf League and the International Series to the top 10 finishers, featuring a blend of emerging talents and proven professionals.