"The sport's growth has been incredible, and LIV Golf's innovation and energy are driving it forward. I'm excited to be part of that momentum and can't wait to get started in Riyadh."

All LIV Golf events will be 72 holes starting in 2026, officials announced early Tuesday afternoon. For its first three seasons, the league played 54-hole tournaments, but now each event will take place over four days. LIV has tinkered with its format several times since its inception, but this is undoubtedly its biggest shake-up.

When the controversial breakaway circuit, LIV Golf, launched in the summer of 2022, a number of big name players were announced. In addition to the likes of Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood,

Henrik Stenson has decided to return to the DP World Tour next season after being relegated from the LIV Golf League, according to a report.

LIV Golf has lost an integral piece of what made it different. How can the league stand out when it's being forced to fit in? Only time will tell.