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LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'

LIV cancels final event to focus on 'next chapter'
BBC News Monday 17 August 2026, 19:33 UTC 1 min read
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LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".

LIV Golf cancels its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".
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