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At a LIV Golf preseason press event, Dustin Johnson confirmed that Belgian Thomas Detry—fresh off a landmark WM Phoenix Open victory—will join 4Aces GC, replacing Harold Varner III, who is expected to move to Smash GC as Brooks Koepka departs for the PGA Tour.
British Open champion Cameron Smith has firmly rejected the PGA Tour’s ‘Returning Members Program’ and reaffirmed his loyalty to LIV Golf and Ripper GC, expressing optimism about LIV’s 2026 season despite Brooks Koepka’s exit.
Amid PGA Tour’s reintegration push, DeChambeau, Rahm, and Smith have publicly committed to staying with LIV through 2026, with DeChambeau negotiating beyond, Rahm content with team focus, and Smith most emphatic about his long‑term plans.
With Brooks Koepka gone, Talor Gooch takes over Smash GC’s captaincy. He acknowledges the challenge of filling Koepka’s shoes, plans to apply his “rule of 67” team strategy, and hints Harold Varner III could join the squad.
At the January 8–11 LIV Golf Promotions event in Florida, Richard T. Lee, Bjorn Hellgren, and Anthony Kim earned Wild Card spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League. This brings Lee and Hellgren into the League for the first time, while Kim makes a hard‑earned comeback.
For the 2026 season, LIV will feature 57 players across 13 four‑player teams plus five Wild Cards, and move from 54‑hole to 72‑hole formats—adding depth and days of competition across its global schedule, including returning U.S. stops.
Brooks Koepka has rejoined the PGA Tour starting later this month under the Returning Member Program. His return carries severe financial penalties—including a $5 million charitable donation, exclusion from equity and bonuses, and potential losses over $50 million.
City Park’s Bayou Oaks Golf Course is closed through March for a $2.2 million renovation financed by the state to prepare for a LIV Golf tournament set for June. A grow‑in period follows, with reopening expected late April—watch for local volunteer and viewing opportunities in NYC community channels.
Starting in the 2026 season, LIV Golf will air on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK & Ireland. The partnership includes on‑site coverage, revamped storytelling, and coincides with LIV’s switch to 72‑hole tournaments and expanded player field, boosting international media footprint.
Analyst Brandel Chamblee accused LIV’s renewed move for Official World Golf Ranking points of being baseless, citing invitation‑based format and shotgun starts. Yet OWGR chair Trevor Immelman says discussions are active, and a decision could come as LIV’s 2026 season begins.
LIV Golf’s 2026 U.S. schedule will omit Las Vegas Country Club. Instead, confirmed stops include New Orleans (with new renovations), Philadelphia, Chicago, Indianapolis, and an unspecified Michigan location—strong local relevance for NYC‑based fans planning travel.
The OWGR board ruled that 54‑hole events—like many in LIV’s past seasons—will get only 75% of the usual field rating and ranking points (36‑hole events only 50%). Meanwhile, LIV’s application for points recognition is still under review, with updates expected before the 2026 season launch.
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