Amid $25,000,000 LIV Golf Event, Greg Norman and Co Announce Another Major Ruling Change

Since its launch, Greg Norman’s controversial LIV Golf has consistently been in the headlines. This year, the action is set to unfold at Rich Harvest Farms, located just outside Chicago, Illinois, and it has attracted a roster of intriguing participants.

After successfully bringing in several players from the PGA Tour, the league had a fat, triumphant inaugural season in 2022 and is thus looking forward to another memorable year. However, just before the event, some last-minute changes have been made to the ground rules. Take a look at what the new normal is on the greens.

LIV Golf announces a change in the scoring process

On Saturday, Mike McAllister, Editorial Director at LIV Golf, took to Twitter to share the news about the change in ruling at the LIV Golf. The caption read: “Starting with today’s Rd. 1 #LIVGolf Chicago, players will now sign their scorecards at their finishing holes instead of having to return to the scoring tent.”

An article was linked to the tweet that explained the change of rules. It stated that starting with the LIV Golf Chicago event, a new scoring process has been implemented. Players will now sign their scorecards immediately after completing their rounds on the greens rather than in a traditional scoring tent.

As per the report, this change aims to expedite the scoring process and is a result of LIV Golf’s shotgun start, which leads players to finish on different holes. The new procedure has received positive feedback from players who appreciate the efficiency it brings, allowing them to move on with their post-round routines more quickly.

Furthermore, LIV Golf’s Scoring Support Ambassadors will verify scores, and players have the option to consult with the Rules Committee if necessary before signing their cards. Video reviews remain available as necessary.

This isn’t the first time LIV Golf has made some amendments to its rules on the greens. There have been a number of changes made in the past as well, the recent big one being from June.

LIV Golf’s previous amendments in rules

In June, LIV Golf unveiled a series of significant changes aimed at reshaping professional golf. These changes included the introduction of a qualifying tournament with expanded access, allowing a broader range of players to participate. Players falling into various categories, such as rankings, recent tournament winners, and amateur achievements, will have the opportunity to enter the qualifying event.

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Furthermore, automatic exemptions are granted to fourteen players, including Team Captains and top-ranked players. Those ranking from 15th to 24th also enjoy full exemptions. Notably, players ranked from 25th to 44th will enter an “open zone,” offering them the freedom to change teams or even leave LIV Golf if they don’t secure a team engagement.

The top three qualifiers from the tournament and the winner of the International Series Order of Merit will earn cards for the 2024 LIV season. These changes are expected to generate a turnover of approximately 20 to 25 percent among players and signify an ambitious effort to transform the professional golf landscape.

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