Greg Norman ‘open-minded’ to altering LIV’s signature 54-hole format

Greg Norman, the CEO of LIV Golf, indicated he is “very open-minded” to the idea of expanding tournaments on the Saudi-backed circuit from 54 to 72 holes but said there is an “economic impact about putting television on for 72 holes.”

His comment is significant because, like LIV Golf’s team competition and shotgun starts, the 54-hole length of tournaments has been a defining feature, with “LIV” coming from the Roman numeral for 54. Jon Rahm, a star player whose switch to LIV in December was a jolt to the PGA Tour, said he hoped a 72-hole format might help unite the established and upstart tours.