Welcome to CaddyBytes' coverage of the LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament, one of the premier events on the LIV Golf Invitational Series featuring the world's top golf talent competing in a revolutionary team and individual format. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Brickyard Crossing, this tournament showcases golf's new era of competition in America's heartland.
Featuring 12 teams of 4 players each, the LIV Golf Indianapolis event combines individual stroke play with team competition, offering a unique and exciting format that's redefining professional golf. With some of the largest purses in golf history and a no-cut format, every shot matters from the first tee to the final putt on this historic golf course.
LIV Golf Indianapolis
2026 LIV Golf Indianapolis
Tournament Details
Date: September 4-7, 2026
Location: Brickyard Crossing
Format: 48 players, 12 teams
Premier LIV Golf Invitational Series event.
Tournament DetailsLIV Golf Indianapolis Tournament Coverage
2026 LIV Golf Indianapolis
Upcoming Event
Brickyard Crossing
48 players, 12 teams competition
$25 million total purse
Shotgun starts, no cut format
2025 LIV Golf Indianapolis
Recent Champion
Brickyard Crossing
Smash GC won team title
$4 million individual prize
$3 million team prize
LIV Team Format
Revolutionary Competition
12 Teams, 4 Players Each
Shotgun start all groups
Team and individual scoring
Best 3 scores count for team
Top LIV Golf Stars
Major Champions
World-Class Field
Brooks Koepka
Dustin Johnson
Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith
Record Purse
Largest in Golf
$25 Million Total
$4M to individual winner
$3M to winning team
Last place earns $120,000
Tournament Format
54-Hole No-Cut
Three-Day Competition
54-hole stroke play
No cut - all play all rounds
Shotgun starts daily
Historic Venue
Brickyard Crossing
Iconic Golf Course
4 holes inside the Speedway
Course Details:
Par 71, 7,400 yards
Golf in Indiana
Midwest Golf Tradition
Hoosier State Heritage
Rich golf history
Developing local talent
Major tournament return
LIV Golf Impact
Changing the Game
New Golf Era
Shorter broadcast windows
Team franchise model
International tournament series
The LIV Golf Indianapolis Tournament Legacy
The LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament has quickly established itself as one of the premier events in the new era of professional golf. Part of the groundbreaking LIV Golf Invitational Series, the Indianapolis event represents the fusion of world-class competition with innovative format changes that are redefining how professional golf is played and consumed by American audiences in the heartland.
With its revolutionary team format featuring 12 franchises of 4 players each, the tournament creates a unique dual competition where players compete simultaneously for individual glory and team success. The $25 million purse—one of the largest in golf history—ensures that every shot carries significant financial implications, while the no-cut, 54-hole format with shotgun starts provides non-stop action from the first tee shot to the final putt at the historic Brickyard Crossing.
The Indianapolis event plays a crucial role in LIV Golf's American expansion strategy, bringing elite professional golf to the Midwest while celebrating the rich sporting heritage of Indiana. Set within the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the tournament bridges golf and auto racing traditions, creating a unique spectator experience at one of America's most storied sporting venues. The course's four holes inside the actual Speedway oval provide a breathtaking backdrop unlike any other in professional golf.
Beyond the competition, the LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament represents a significant moment in golf's evolution—blending tradition with innovation, individual excellence with team dynamics, and connecting with fans in America's heartland. As the tournament continues to grow, it stands as both a showcase of golf's future and a celebration of Midwestern sporting tradition, offering fans a fresh, exciting alternative to traditional tournament formats while maintaining the highest standards of professional competition in a truly unique setting.