LIV Golf Officially Returning to Michigan for 2026 Team Championship

LIV Golf has officially confirmed its return to Michigan, announcing that the league’s season-ending Team Championship will once again be held at The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth Township. The event is scheduled for August 27 through August 30, 2026, marking the second consecutive year Michigan will host LIV Golf’s championship finale.

The decision follows what LIV Golf described as a successful debut in Michigan, with strong fan engagement, operational execution, and support from local and state partners. After hosting the Team Championship in 2025, The Cardinal quickly established itself as a viable venue for elite professional golf on a global stage.

From a national and international perspective, LIV Golf’s return signals continued confidence in Michigan as a destination capable of supporting major golf events. The Team Championship is one of the league’s most visible competitions, featuring its full roster of teams and many of the most recognizable names in professional golf. Bringing that event back reinforces Michigan’s position as one of the premier golf states in the United States.

The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort has become a focal point of this momentum. The course, which underwent a major transformation in recent years, blends modern design with tournament infrastructure suited for large-scale events. Its location in metro Detroit places it within reach of one of the country’s most established sports markets while offering a venue that meets international broadcast and hospitality standards.

For Michigan golf fans, the announcement adds another significant chapter to the state’s growing professional golf footprint. Michigan already hosts a PGA Tour event in Detroit, along with numerous high-profile amateur and regional championships. LIV Golf’s continued presence further diversifies the professional golf calendar and introduces a different competitive format and audience to the state.

The LIV Golf Team Championship emphasizes team competition rather than traditional stroke play, creating season-long storylines and strategic matchups that have helped the league attract a global following. The format has also made room for many of the sport’s most accomplished players to compete in a new environment.

LIV Golf’s roster includes major champions and Ryder Cup veterans such as Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, and Joaquin Niemann, among others. Their presence brings international attention and elevates the profile of the championship event.

As professional golf continues to evolve, Michigan’s ability to host multiple tours and formats reflects the depth of its golf infrastructure and fan base. LIV Golf’s return is not just a scheduling decision. It is recognition of Michigan’s growing role in the national and global golf landscape.

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