LIV Golf Partners with Aramco for Michigan Team Championship 2026
Aramco becomes the second title partner of LIV Golf in its four-year history
Posted On: December 19, 2025 By :LIV Golf has confirmed that it has partnered with Aramco as it gets set to return to Michigan for its 2026 season finale – The Aramco LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship 2026.
The event, taking place between August 27-30, 2026, will be held at The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, the site of this past season’s team championship.
Meanwhile, Aramco becomes the second title partner of the Saudi-backed global golf league in its four-year history.
In August, The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort hosted LIV Golf’s debut in Michigan where Legion XIII, led by Team Captain and 2025 LIV Golf Individual Champion Jon Rahm, came out on top over Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC. The event included electric concerts by Imagine Dragons and Swedish House Mafia following golf on Saturday and Sunday, two Fan Villages, and family-friendly activations throughout the course.
“Team competition is at the core of our League, and our annual Team Championship is one of our biggest events of the year,” said Ross Hallett, LIV Golf executive vice president, head of events. “From the course layout for team match play to the fan experiences to world-class concerts, Saint John’s Resort, Wayne County, and the state of Michigan were fantastic hosts for LIV Golf this past season, and we can’t wait to return next August.
“We’re looking forward to working with the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and the incredible team at Saint John’s Resort to build on the momentum from a successful 2025 finale as we set our sights on an exciting 2026 season ahead.”
Crafted by architect Raymond Hearn, The Cardinal opened in June 2024 and consists of 200 acres of undulating terrain and Golden Age green contours. Owned by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and part of the Humanitarian Hotels initiative, 100 per cent of the net profits from the property are used to support global charitable efforts that represent The Foundation’s mission of serving people in need.
“Welcoming LIV Golf to The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort in 2025 was a unique opportunity to showcase what Saint John’s is capable of, while also advancing our Foundation’s mission, and the week exceeded every expectation,” said Kevin Doyle, COO of The Pulte Family Charity Foundation. “The League’s innovative approach is truly reshaping the game of golf both on and off the course, and we’re honored that our property has been selected to host the 2026 Team Championship.
“The feedback we received this past year from local residents and fans across the country was unbelievable – they were blown away by the atmosphere and the fun they had here, and we are looking forward to making an already world-class event even bigger and better in 2026.”
A New Format for The Team Championship
In 2025, LIV Golf debuted a new format for the Team Championship that featured the League’s first-ever play-in match, which saw Majesticks GC defeat Iron Heads GC to move into the 12-team playoff bracket. All teams then competed across the final three days of competition, ensuring fans had the opportunity to watch their favorite players including DeChambeau of Crushers GC, Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC, Cameron Smith of Ripper GC, Dustin Johnson of 4Aces GC, Bubba Watson of RangeGoats GC, and more compete throughout the tournament.
As well as the Aramco LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship, the League’s global 14-event 2026 schedule includes Riyadh (February 4-7), Adelaide (February 12-15), Hong Kong (March 5-8), Singapore (March 12-15), South Africa (March 19-22), Mexico City (April 16-19), Virginia (May 7-10), Andalusia (June 4-7), Louisiana (June 25-28), the UK (July 23-26), and Indianapolis (August 20-23). Two more venues remain to be unveiled for 2026.
Details on hospitality packages, grounds passes, music acts and more will be announced soon.