Rory McIlroy has labelled LIV Golf’s decision to extend its tournaments to 72 holes as a "peculiar move”, as the Saudi-backed circuit moves to align itself more closely with traditional golf tours.
This format change, from three rounds to four, is widely seen as an attempt to bolster LIV’s bid for recognition by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), crucial for players to qualify for golf’s four majors.
