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Jon Rahm Flexes New LIV Golf Signing as Rory McIlroy Left Biting the Dust: ‘We Got Very Lucky’

Jon Rahm celebrates a big LIV signing, while Rory McIlroy, who advised against the move, is left watching his fellow countryman walk away.
Jon Rahm and Rory Mcilroy

Phil Mickelson Gets Last Laugh as His Biggest Critic Withdraws Harsh LIV Golf Comments; Fans Call Him a ‘Hypocrite Clown’

After criticizing Phil Mickelson, a critic left fans shocked with his changed opinion of LIV Golf after his encounter with Donald Trump.
LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster – Day Three

LIV Golf’s Attempts to Revive TV Ratings Slammed as ‘Unnecessary Gimmick’ Amid Season Debut

Does LIV Golf need to change it's broadcast schedule to catch up with the PGA Tour? Learn what insiders have to say about the issue.
Golf: LIV Golf – Second Round Oct 29, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Pin flag for the first hole during the second round of

‘What a Joke’: PGA Tour Faces Golf Community’s Wrath as Persistent Issues Disrupt the Fan Experience

Following the Phoenix Open suspension, fans criticize the PGA Tour for its sluggish play and call for penalties and quicker rounds.
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Jay Monahan’s Hypocrisy Called Out as USGA CEO Reveals His ‘Disappointing’ U-Turn on Golf-Ball Rollback

Why is Jay Monahan and other golf leaders under daggers for the rollback policy? Here's everything you need to know!

‘Completely Unfair’: As Bryson DeChambeau & Co. Chase Ranking Points, Insider Reveals Surprising Truth Behind OWGR Rejection

Mike Whan discusses how the lack of OWGR points earned by LIV Golf players, such as Bryson DeChambeau, affects professional golf standings.
Houston Christian v SMU

5 Game-Changing LIV Golf Deals of 2025 That Silenced the Haters, Explored

While dealing with one controversy after other, LIV Golf has managed to sign 5 lucrative deals. Read the article to know more!
PGA, Golf Herren PGA Championship – Final Round May 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Bryson DeChambeau reacts after

Greg Norman Put to Shame by His Replacement as $3.4B Giant Announced as LIV Golf’s Latest Partner

The 2025 seems to be a great year for LIV Golf has even day before the schedule there are great news incoming in favor of the players.
Greg Norman

R&A Opens Gate for Bryson DeChambeau & Co. as Merger With PGA Tour Nears Completion

Have new doors to validation just opened up for the LIV Golf professionals? Learn how Bryson DeChambeau & Co. are finally getting accepted.
Houston Christian v SMU

Wyndham Clark Net Worth in 2025: Career Earnings, Brand Endorsements & More

US Open champ Wyndham Clark's complete financial breakdown: Net worth, earnings, and major endorsements in 2025.
PGA, Golf Herren The Presidents Cup – Second Round Sep 27, 2024; Ile Bizard, Quebec, CAN; Wyndham Clark of team U.S.A.hi

LIV Golf Rubs Salt Into PGA Tour’s Wounds Amid Suspension of Phoenix Open Round; Fans Say: ‘Shots Fired’

LIV Golf takes a jab at the PGA Tour’s slow play as the Phoenix Open round gets suspended, sparking fan reactions.
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2025 LIV Golf Riyadh: New Format of Breakaway Circuit’s Season Opener, Explored

What impact will the new LIV Golf format have on its teams? Learn how the RangeGoats GC & Bubba Watson might be under the spotlight.
BOLTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 04: Bubba Watson, non-playing captain of the Niblicks GC, working the TV broadcast on the first t

Rory McIlroy Has Last Laugh Against Jay Monahan After Being Denied PGA Tour Board Seat

Was Rory McIlroy right all along? Learn how the Irishman had already predicted what Jay Monahan may need to do to improve the PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroy and Jay Monahan

“Absolute Crap” – Fans Leave Scathing Remarks as LIV Golf Starts the Season Opener On the Wrong Foot

Why is LIV Golf facing fans' wrath again? Here's everything you need to know about their technical error in coverage!
The Masters

Greg Norman’s Policies Rapidly Being Undone by New CEO As LIV Golf Enters New Era, Source Confirms

A LIV Golf insider confirms that the new CEO is rolling back Greg Norman’s policies, signaling a major shift in the league's direction.
Golf: LIV Golf Greenbrier Aug 16, 2024; Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA; LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman at The Old White at the

‘Intern Getting Fired’: Happy Gilmore 2 Update Ft. Brooks Koepka & Co Triggers Mixed Reactions From Golf Fans

From intern jokes to release date demands - golf fans show mixed reactions as Brooks Koepka joins Happy Gilmore 2's Netflix teaser!
Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka Collage

Amid Massive Ratings Drop, USGA’s Olive Branch for LIV Golf Gets Fans’ Stamp of Approval

Despite LIV Golf struggling with OWGR, fans demand seems to get addressed by the USGA following 2025 calendar year.
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New LIV Golf Signing Told He’s Spoiling His Future By Ignoring Rory McIlroy’s Advice

Why did this young golfer ignore Rory McIlroy advice? Here's everything you need to know about what he did!
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‘Way More Players’ Than Sergio Garcia Deserve Major Exemptions, LIV Golf Pro Makes Frustrated Confession

A LIV Golf player expresses frustration over the major qualification process, claiming that more deserving players should have a spot.
The Masters

Brooks Koepka Still Brooding Over Lack of Majors With Just Hours to Go for LIV Golf Season Opener: ‘Not Enough’

Despite $11.6M in LIV Golf earnings & 2 victories, Brooks Koepka's cryptic Instagram post reveals deeper frustration about 2024 season.
Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka

Branded a ‘Sellout’ Over His LIV Golf Contract, YouTuber Rick Shiels Breaks Silence on Sudden U-Turn

English YouTube star Rick Shiels makes clear his reasons behind his shock signing with Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour.
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Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth Left Red-Faced by 23-Year-Old LIV Golf Star Amid Ongoing PGA Tour Failures

Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler find themselves in further trouble after a young LIV Golf Pro outmatches them.
Rickie Fowler Jordan Spieth Collage

‘Needle Mover’ Rory McIlroy Helps Jay Monahan Find Relief, Leaving LIV Golf in the Dust

Rory McIlroy takes on one of pro golf's most persistent problems, offering a solution that leaves LIV Golf in the dust.
Rory McIlroy and Jay Monahan

How to Watch LIV Golf Riyadh 2025: TV Schedule, Live Streaming & More

LIV Golf Riyadh 2025 makes history with its first-ever night tournament. Your complete guide to catching every moment of the action live.

2025 LIV Golf Riyadh: 5 Biggest Bets for $25 Million Season Opener, Ranked

LIV Golf is set to start the 2025 season with the inaugural event at the famous Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia.
Golf: LIV Golf Las Vegas – First Round

‘Been Sick’: LIV Golf Pro Struggled With the Same Issue That Nearly Cost Jay Monahan His Job

Is Brooks Koepka struggling with the same thing that threathened Jay Monahan's leadership? Here's all you need to know!
Brooks Koepka (L) and Jay Monahan (R)

About LIV Golf

In 2022, the golf world became a bit more chaotic as compared to what is has been throughout the years. Why? Because a new golf league, with a format that has never been seen before known as LIV Golf, was introduced. LIV was backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and many former PGA Tour pros decided to switch to it creating havoc in the golf fraternity.

Though the league became the center of a lot of backlashes, it has stayed on and has shown tremendous growth. As LIV Golf continues to grow and thrive, let's discover some remarkable factors about the league.

A Brief History of LIV Golf and its Origin

Although the Saudi League was founded in 2021, its early framework came into limelight in 2019. The earlier suggested name for LIV golf was Premier Golf League. The inaugural season of the rebel league was played in 2022. The name is inspired by the Roman numeral number 54.

LIV Golf is financed by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. It is said that the golf league is part of the efforts of the Saudi monarchy, which has been criticized for its corruption and human rights issues. And that was one of the main reasons why it always faced heavy backlash from golfers, critics and fans alike.

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Yasir Al-Rumayyan acts as the governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and Greg Norman, the former PGA Tour legend, is the commander of the league and was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer.

A peek into the format of LIV Golf

The first season of the LIV Golf Invitational Series in 2022 featured eight tournaments wherein the unconventional format of 54-hole no-cut stroke play was adapted. One final Team Championship was also organized at the end of the season signifying the prominent team element of the Saudi league.

For 2023, the format of the league changed a bit, and it released a schedule with a 14-event schedule and 48 contracted players. The 14 events are organized throughout the year to keep fans and golfers engaged. The Saudi League does not organize any events on the same weekend as major tournaments.

The team element has been a crucial standpoint of LIV. There are a total of 12 teams with 4 players in each team.  Along with individual golfers, the teams also go head-to-head with each other at every tournament. At the end of the weekend, an individual LIV star emerges victorious, and one team out of the 12 teams also wins and takes home the part of $5 million set aside for team prize money.

The tournaments are held at some of the best golf courses in the world. During its inaugural season, all the events were played on American golf courses, but in 2022, with the vision to take the league to the international level, the tournaments are organized at foreign locations such as Mexico, Australia, Spain and Singapore.

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The growth spurt of the Saudi League

In its two years of existence, LIV Golf has seen tremendous growth. When the league was inaugurated in 2022, everyone was skeptical about it, and everyone bashed the CEO, founders, and players alike. People were not happy with the league’s founders and called out every golfer who became part of the league.

Despite all the hardships, LIV Golf persevered through and added many feathers to its hat. LIV Golf was able to sign a multi-year deal with Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore; it maintained a cordial relationship with the United States’ former President, Donald Trump; and so on. As a cherry on top, Brooks Koepka became the first LIV golfer to win a major championship in 2023.

The most recent and groundbreaking success was its merger with its former rival, the PGA Tour. Under this merger, the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf will form another golf entity altogether.

The most successful golfers in LIV Golf

Although the league has many legendary golfers on the roaster, not all of them are turning out to be very successful. One of the only LIV golfers to win two back-to-back individual titles is Talor Gooch. His first victory came in Australia and then he went ahead and won in the league's next event in Singapore as well.

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Brooks Koepka is another one of the most successful and popular LIV golfers. In 2023, he became the first LIV player to win a prestigious major title, the PGA Championship. His victory showed to everyone that LIV players are just as talented as golfers of the other tours and his victory was like a stepping stone into the league's even more successful years ahead.

There are plenty of notable golfers on LIV Golf, such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, Sergio Garcia, Bryson DeChambeau, and so on! All of these players have been playing a significant role in making the league huge as it is today.

How is LIV Golf different from the PGA Tour?

LIV Golf and the PGA Tour are very different from each other. Let us take a look at the difference between the two.

BasisLIV GolfPGA Tour
Number of holesThe LIV tournaments are played on 54 holes, and they are three-day tournaments.The PGA Tour follows the traditional 72-hole style of events that goes on for four days.
No CutLIV events don’t have a cut. All the golfers who play in a LIV event play all three rounds.Regular PGA events have a cut after 36 holes, and the top 65 players on the leaderboard make the cut.
Limited fieldsLIV Golf events feature a field of just 48 players.PGA Tour events will feature a field of 132, 144, or 156 players.
Shotgun StartsLIV Golf events tee off using a shotgun start.

All the golfers who are competing start at the same time at different holes on the course.

The PGA Tour does not follow the shotgun rule, and it takes from relatively longer time to finish a single round.

On the contrary, the golfers on the PGA Tour tee off from the 1st or 10th hole for the first two rounds.

PayoutsLIV Golf offers humongous payouts to its players. LIV events carry a purse of $25 million, out of which $20 million is for individual competition.

Even the last player on the leaderboard receives a part of the purse.

The payout for the PGA Tour players is significantly less. The designated events offer a purse of $20 million.

Only the top 65 players who make the cut receive a payout in the PGA Tour events.

Team elementLIV golf has a team format in its play. It has 12 teams with four players each. The prize money of $5 million is set aside for the winning team and the runner-up team in every tournament.The PGA Tour has no team element in its regular events.

But it does have two teams playing events: the Ryder Cup and the Presidents Cup.

ParticipationLIV Golf features 48 players who have signed up.Competing in the Feeder tours helps the golfers to move up the ranks and earn the status on PGA Tour.
Number of eventsFor 2023, LIV Golf has planned to host 14 events.The PGA Tour has more events than LIV Golf.
World Ranking PointsLIV Golf events currently carry no World Ranking points and as a result, the LIV golfers are often at the bottom of the OWGR leaderboard.PGA Tour events offer Official World Golf Ranking points to its players.

LIV Golf and world ranking points

LIV Golf does not meet the criteria to be eligible for the world ranking points, and this is the reason why the ranks of LIV golfers have been plummeting in the OWGR leaderboard ever since they joined the league. Like PGA Tour pros, LIV golfers do not get points on the OWGR leaderboard for every tournament they play, except for major tournaments.

In July 2022, LIV Golf officially applied to be included in the Official World Golf Ranking. the approval takes anywhere from 1.5 - 2 years to get approval. As a result, the Saudi-funded league is still waiting for its pending approval for becoming a recognized league as per the world ranking system.

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The international expansion of the Saudi-funded league

In 2022, the LIV Golf tournaments were limited to all of America, but for its second season, in 2023, the Saudi League had expansion plans. While revealing its 2023 schedule, Norman revealed that the league has plans to expand its footprint across North America, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Europe. LIV Golf will also expect players to compete in "numerous" International Series events on the Asian Tour, where LIV and the sponsors have invested a huge amount of $300 million.

Other than the USA, the countries that have hosted the LIV Golf events are Singapore, Australia, and Mexico. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Spain, and the UK have yet to host LIV events in 2023 under the international expansion scheme.

LIV Golf is on its path to success and has a lot of growth potential in the future, now that it has merged with the PGA Tour. In the end, it will be the game of golf that will be thrive and evolve.