As well as Lee, LIV's other departing players are Henrik Stenson, Mito Pereira, Andy Ogletree and Yubin Jang via relegation as well as Brooks Koepka, who left with a year remaining on his contract and has returned to the PGA Tour. Kevin Na, Jinichiro Kozuma and Matt Jones all also lost their spots.

Bubba Watson, one of LIV's multiple-time major champions and team captains, is not a fan of one of the changes. In a recent interview during LIV Golf media days last week in Florida, Watson told Mirror U.S. Sports' Sam Frost that he did not agree with the decision to go to 72 holes and explained why.

CEO Scott O'Neil: "We are confident, we are excited about what's coming, and we are pushing the edge and the envelope as far and as fast as we can."

LIV Golf has signed one-time PGA Tour winner Thomas Detry to its roster.

Bubba Watson critiques LIV Golf's move from 54 to 72 holes, worrying it might lessen thrill and fan interest. Smylie and Charlie provide their thoughts.

Bryson DeChambeau said Tuesday he is contracted with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf through the 2026 season, though his plans for the future remain unclear.

Iron Heads GC is not only getting a new name in LIV Golf but also will have a revamped roster and a new captain. Kevin Na, who had captained Iron Heads since LIV's launch four years ago but managed just one top-10 finish in 48 LIV appearances,

CEO Scott O'Neil said prize money would increase from $25 million to $30 million, which includes the team performance.

Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have grown “too far apart” to form an alliance and bring a splintered sport back together.