"LXXII Golf does not trip off the tongue quite as readily as LIV Golf, but there were far more important factors than catchiness for the Saudi-funded league to announce the change from a 54-hole format to 72."
"No doubt the circuit's ever more paranoid fanatics will declare it is great news because you cannot have too much of a good thing, and, as well as sponsors and TV execs, there are world-class golfers such as Jon Rahm who will be celebrating the switch to the traditional four-day timeframe for their $25m (£19.2m) events."
LXXII Golf announced a change from a 54-hole format to 72 holes, returning to the traditional four-day structure. The name LXXII is less catchy than LIV, but catchiness was not the primary concern behind the decision. The circuit is Saudi-funded and shifted formats to meet commercial and competitive considerations, including sponsor and broadcaster preferences and the interests of elite players. World-class golfers such as Jon Rahm are expected to welcome the switch. Each event awards $25m (£19.2m), underscoring the financial scale influencing the format. Organizers likely considered television scheduling and traditional tournament rhythms in making the move.
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