Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson shared their thoughts on LIV Golf’s watershed decision to transition all of its events to a 72-hole format starting next year
17:15 ET, 04 Nov 2025Updated 17:15 ET, 04 Nov 2025
Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson shared their thoughts on LIV Golf’s major announcement(Image: Getty Images)
Bryson DeChambeau and Dustin Johnson shared their two cents on the watershed changes coming to LIV Golf next year.
On Tuesday, the Saudi-backed league announced that it will be transitioning all its events to a 72-hole format despite initially setting itself apart with three-day, 54-hole competitions.
Beginning next season, LIV Golf tournaments will take place over the course of four days starting on the Thursday of event weeks. In the case of LIV Golf Riyadh, play will begin on Wednesday, February 4.
During the regular season, individual competition will feature 72 holes of stroke play with team competition — which is still slated to run concurrently — being determined by each golf club’s cumulative individual stroke play.
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“As we enter our fourth season as a League, the move to 72 holes marks a pivotal new chapter for LIV Golf that strengthens our League, challenges our elite field of players, and delivers more of the world-class golf, energy, innovation and access that our global audience wants,” LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said in an official statement.
“ We’re seeing upward momentum and traction from Hong Kong to Adelaide to Indianapolis, and that heightened interest opens the door to add another day of golf while benefiting our fans, players, marketing partners, and our global media partners.
“The most successful leagues around the world — IPL, EPL, NBA, MLB, NFL — continue to innovate and evolve their product, and as an emerging league, we are no different,” he added.
“LIV Golf will always have an eye towards progress that acts in the best interest of LIV Golf and in the best interest of the sport.”
LIV Golf announced it will be transitioning all its events to a 72-hole format next season(Image: Getty Images)
The notable revision was warmly welcomed by some of the biggest names in LIV Golf — many of whom have plummeted down the Official World Golf Ranking leaderboard upon defecting to the rival circuit.
OWGR points serve a pivotal role in helping players obtain entry into major championships, hence why LIV Golf is actively seeking inclusion in the ranking system.
“Everyone wants to see the best players in the world competing against each other, especially in the majors, and for the good of the game, we need a path forward,” DeChambeau said.
“By moving to 72 holes, LIV Golf is taking a proactive step to align with the historic format recognized globally. This is a fantastic evolution of the LIV Golf product, showing how our League listens and adapts to create the best possible experience.”
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Johnson expressed a similar sentiment, chiming in: “I think it’s a great move for the League and I’m excited for it. Playing 72 holes just feels a little more like the big tournaments we’ve all grown up playing.
“I’ve always liked the grind of four rounds – it gives the best players a chance to rise to the top.
“LIV Golf has been a great experience from the start, and I think this makes it even better for the fans and for us out there competing.”