It would be difficult to argue with anyone who believes that the two favourites going into The Masters are both LIV Golf stars, with Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau in superb form right now.
The last three LIV Golf events have either been won by Jon Rahm or Bryson DeChambeau. Rahm triumphed in Hong Kong, before DeChambeau secured successive victories in Singapore and South Africa.
It was certainly a big win for LIV to have Rahm and DeChambeau duelling in a playoff in their inaugural event in the Rainbow Nation.
It is also becoming clear just what a brilliant decision it was to change their tournaments to 72 holes ahead of the 2026 season.
LIV switching to 72-hole events is looking like a brilliant decision
DeChambeau did not sound enthralled when LIV announced the change. However, it definitely appears to be benefitting both him and Rahm.
Of course, over 72 holes, the better players are more likely to emerge at the top of the leaderboard. Three-day events open the door to more anomalies.
Rahm has finished in the top two four times in five starts. His worst finish on LIV this year is fifth.
It is unquestionably a good thing for LIV to have their best players and biggest names battling for the titles. Not only does it make their tournaments much more interesting, but it also makes the wins feel much more significant.
LIV wins now feel more significant
Some may view the dominance of Rahm and DeChambeau as an indication of the lack of depth on LIV. There is certainly some truth to that. The same names tend to be struggling every single week.
However, there is absolutely no question that it is better for LIV to have Rahm and DeChambeau consistently fighting to win events.
Given that they won once between them last year, it is definitely looking a superb decision to move to 72-hole events.
There is plenty to criticise LIV for, but this is one move that is commendable.
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