LIV Golf League to expand to 14 tournaments with $405 million in total purses in 2023

LIV Golf is expanding its series to 14 tournaments on the 2023 schedule, with 48 players competing on 12 established team franchises for an unprecedented $405 million in purses in the LIV Golf League, the circuit announced Wednesday.

LIV Golf, which debuted with eight tournaments in the LIV Golf Invitational Series this year, said there would be an increase of $150 million in purses for 2023. Players are competing for $255 million over the eight events this year.

The dates or sites of the 14 events for 2023 were not announced, but the organization said in a news release that it is «expected to expand LIV Golf's global footprint across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe.»

LIV Golf said its events in 2023 wouldn't conflict with the four majors, international team events or heritage tournaments, «so the best players in the game will always be able to make their own choices about where to play.»

«LIV Golf's expanding global platform will add a new dimension to the golf ecosystem as we know it, one that provides an opportunity for players and fans around the world to help maximize our beloved sport's true potential,» CEO and commissioner Greg Norman said in a statement. «Our franchise model will bring new energy and excitement to fans from all corners of the world, establishing a league of teams to connect and grow with.»

LIV Golf has lured several former major champions to its new circuit, which is being funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, with guaranteed contracts reportedly worth between $100 million and $200 million. Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia, Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed have all signed multiyear deals.

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