LIV Golf cancels Michigan Team Championships to focus on next chapter
The tour announced the event’s cancellation, saying resources will be redirected toward building its future.
LIV Golf confirmed on Tuesday that the Team Championships scheduled for Michigan will not take place. The organization said the decision allows it to concentrate on "building its next chapter," signalling a shift in priorities as the tour restructures its calendar.
The Michigan event was to be one of the season’s marquee team competitions, featuring a field of LIV’s contracted players competing for a sizable prize fund. Its removal creates a gap in the tour’s schedule and leaves sponsors and host venues to adjust their plans.
The announcement arrives after weeks of speculation about LIV Golf’s direction. Analysts have pointed to the tour’s ongoing efforts to refine its format, secure long‑term financing and expand its global footprint. The cancellation is being framed by LIV as a strategic move rather than a setback.
Players and partners have responded with a mix of disappointment and understanding. While some expressed frustration at the lost playing opportunity, others welcomed the focus on future development. LIV Golf’s statement emphasized that the next phase will bring new events and initiatives aimed at sustaining growth.
Original reporting: BBC Sport.