LIV Golf will finish the 12 months with out the Official World Golf Rating deciding whether or not to approve the 54-man league to earn rating factors like different golf excursions all over the world.
OWGR additionally acknowledged that tournaments performed over 54 and even 36 holes will obtain fewer factors in comparison with a normal 72-hole occasion.
OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman mentioned two weeks in the past that one hurdle was that, just like the 24 different excursions which might be a part of the OWGR system, nearly all of LIV gamers are invited to take part relatively than earn their very own earnings.
An replace despatched Wednesday mentioned solely that the board would proceed to guage the LIV software submitted by the Saudi-funded league in late June.
“We stay dedicated to OWGR’s mission, which requires respecting the meritocracy woven into the skilled sport,” Immelman mentioned in a press release. “As such, discussions have taken place repeatedly and are ongoing. To be clear, whereas progress has been made, there aren’t any selections to share presently.
“As talked about above, we are going to proceed to work carefully with LIV Golf because it continues to evolve to make sure functions are handled with equity, integrity and consistency.”
Immelman beforehand mentioned the 54 holes LIV performed in its first 4 years weren’t that large of a deal. LIV will transfer to 72 holes for the 2026 season.
LIV begins its season on February 4 in Saudi Arabia. It’s anticipated to grow to be a part of the OWGR system as 4 majors use it as a part of their eligibility standards.
A number of excursions which might be a part of OWGR are scheduled for 54 holes, together with South Africa’s Massive Straightforward Growth Tour and the Dubai-based MENA Tour.
OWGR mentioned 54-hole tournaments, or tournaments decreased to 54 holes as a consequence of climate, will obtain 75% of the unique discipline ranking and level allocation. Tournaments which might be in the end performed over 36 holes can be awarded 50% of the unique discipline ranking.
A number of tournaments on the European Tour have been decreased to 54 holes this 12 months, together with the South African Open and the Singapore Traditional.
