The LIV Golf League has added a tournament in New Orleans for 2026 after Louisiana agreed to pay the Saudi-backed tour $5 million and spend an additional $2.2 million on improvements to the Bayou Oaks course in City Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat an unbelievable opportunity to announce this on the 20th-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina,\u201d Gov. Jeff Landry<\/strong> said at an announcement alongside LIV Golf officials and LIV player Bubba Watson.<\/p>\n Related Stories<\/b><\/p>\n New Orleans has a long-running PGA Tour stop with the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana. Watson won the Zurich in 2011 and hailed his opportunity to play professionally in New Orleans again.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m from the Gulf Coast and this is part my home,\u201d Watson said, drawing laughs when he joked about attending many New Orleans Pelicans games wanting to see often-injured NBA star Zion<\/strong> Williamson<\/strong> play. \u201cI still hope for that day.\u201d<\/p>\n The tournament will be held at the South Course at New Orleans City Park Bayou Oaks, which will be newly renovated and designed by golf legend and former LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg<\/strong> Norman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The event in New Orleans is LIV’s 10th committed tournament to the schedule and third in the United States. LIV Golf Virginia presented by Maaden will take place May 8\u201310, 2026, at Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C., marking its third visit to the Mid-Atlantic region and second time at the venue following a successful 2023 debut.<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing a memorable event in 2023 and a great tournament at Robert Trent Jones earlier this year, we\u2019re looking forward to bringing LIV Golf back to Virginia in 2026,\u201d said Ross<\/strong> Hallett<\/strong>, LIV Golf executive vice president, head of events. \u201cTrump National offers a bold, championship-caliber stage for our players to compete and we are thrilled to once again showcase elite golf, an immersive fan environment and premium hospitality in picturesque northern Virginia.\u201d<\/p>\n LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 will take place August 21\u201323 at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield, repeating as the host site of the LIV Golf League Individual Championship and marking the league\u2019s second visit to the venue following a successful 2025 debut.<\/p>\n Previously, LIV\u2019s site announces were highlighted by the news that Steyn City in Johannesburg is set to host LIV Golf South Africa from March 20\u201322, 2026, to start a multi-year commitment, extending LIV Golf competition to five continents across the globe.<\/p>\n \u201cBringing LIV Golf to South Africa is another significant moment in our journey,\u201d said Hallett. \u201cThe country has a proud sporting heritage with passionate fans and world-class talent and Steyn City will be an incredible host venue to celebrate this next chapter. We currently have events in Asia, Europe, Australasia, North America and today we add Africa, marking another exciting opportunity to showcase LIV Golf to a new audience and market.\u201d<\/p>\n Among other announced tournaments for 2026 have been;<\/p>\n The LIV Golf League has added a tournament in New Orleans for 2026 after Louisiana agreed to pay the Saudi-backed tour $5 million and spend an additional $2.2 million on improvements to the Bayou Oaks course in City Park. \u201cWhat an unbelievable opportunity to announce this on the 20th-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina,\u201d Gov. 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