LIV Golf appears to be on a mission to make major changes, having reapplied for OWGR-eligible tour status in July 2025. First, the league announced additional spots for golfers on the Asian circuit and its promotional event. Then, it switched from its 54-hole format over three years to the more traditional 72-hole format. Now, LIV has made another move towards getting the upper hand in the PGA Tour vs LIV rivalry. And this move is even more shocking, as it comes with the PGA Tour’s two-decade partner, Trackman.

Today, LIV Golf announced a three-year deal with Trackman. Sports Business Journal’s Josh Carpenter had already hinted at the deal through an X post. “LIV is announcing a multiyear partnership later today with @TrackmanGolf. Technology expected to be integrated across LIV’s broadcasts, etc. PGA Tour just renewed its agreement with Trackman through 2030,” he wrote.

Trackman is a pioneering sports technology company founded in 2003 by Danish golfer brothers Klaus and Morten Eldrup-Jørgensen. They partnered with radar engineer Fredrik Tuxen to launch the company. The idea originated from Tuxen’s experience with military Doppler radar technology used for tracking bullets and missiles. He helped adapt the same technology to track golf balls. Trackman’s technology tracks shots with radar emitting 150 signals per second. It provides real, measured numbers that hundreds of tour professionals rely on to prepare and compete at the highest level.

The PGA Tour and Trackman first teamed up in 2006. Both organizations renewed their decades-long collaboration recently in August 2025. “Since first beginning our relationship 20 years ago, Trackman technology has assisted PGA Tour players in fine-tuning their skills while helping the PGA Tour and our network partners elevate the experience for viewers at home,” said Ken Lovell, PGA TOUR’s Senior Vice President of Golf Technology.

While Trackman has been working with the PGA Tour for around two decades now, it entered a new partnership with LIV Golf. “For the last 20 years, Trackman has been the leading sports technology in the golf industry. We share a passion for innovation and a vision to use technology to advance golf and engage fans across the world in new ways, and this partnership is a perfect example of this,” said Ross Hallett, LIV Golf Executive Vice President, Head of Events.

The new partnership will see Trackman’s radar units installed on all 18 tee boxes at LIV Golf events. This will provide the same real-time ball tracking and analytics for broadcasts and player development that the technology has been offering the PGA Tour. Besides that, LIV will also integrate Trackman technology into its driving ranges and VIP hospitality areas. Additionally, the league plans to use the data to enhance broadcast graphics, pre-event coverage, and fan experiences.

As Trackman technology integration advances for LIV Golf, the league’s broadcasts will become more data-rich and interactive. This could pose a significant threat to the PGA Tour, as LIV is making multiple moves to gain OWGR-eligible tour status. The OWGR declined LIV’s initial application in 2023, citing multiple reasons. The Saudi-backed league is now working to address those concerns as the OWGR board prepares to decide whether to award golfers world ranking points for LIV events.

One of the biggest decisions LIV Golf has made with the aim of preventing rejection from the OWGR is moving to a 72-hole format.

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LIV Golf moves to 72-hole format

LIV Golf announced a significant format change for the 2026 season. The league has always played a 54-hole format since its inception in 2022. However, LIV is attempting to align with standard and traditional golf. Therefore, it is switching for the first time to a 72-hole format. Since this change will increase the number of rounds, events on the 2026 schedule are expected to start on Thursdays.

Elite LIV golfers, including Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau, have supported this move. Jon Rahm had voiced wishes for a 72-hole format in 2024, and now LIV has finally made the switch. “This is a win for the league and the players,” said Jon Rahm, Legion XIII Captain. “Moving to 72 holes is the logical next step that strengthens the competition, tests us more fully, and if the growing galleries from last season are any indication, delivers more of what the fans want.”

Bryson DeChambeau also said that, “By moving to 72 holes, LIV Golf is taking a proactive step to align with the historic format recognized globally.” LIV Golf’s CEO, Scott O’Neil, emphasized that the move marks a new chapter of growth for the league. It challenges players more fully and provides a better experience for fans and viewers.

LIV Golf’s partnership with Trackman signals another bold move in its push to rival the PGA Tour. With all these moves, including the switch to a 72-hole format and the integration of advanced technology, the league is positioning itself as a serious contender in professional golf’s future.