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2025 MEDIA ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES
The following guidelines have been established to accommodate media outlets and assist with their coverage of LIV Golf
League events. LIV Golf reserves the right to approve, deny or revoke a credential request in whole or in part at any time.
All credential holders agree to abide by the below Media Guidelines below. Failure to comply with these policies will result
in immediate revocation of outlet’s credentials and removal from the venue.
A. Only ONE application per outlet will be accepted and should be submitted by the assignment editor/producer who
will serve as "primary contact" and should list any colleagues/freelancers assigned to cover the event under
the “attending staff” section. Please note that if the outlet's "primary contact" will also be in a working capacity at
the tournament, they must include themselves on the attending staff roster.
B. Media credentials are reserved strictly for working journalists only. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in
revocation of access for the entire outlet. Non-editorial roles such as sales, station management, marketing,
public relations, agencies, advertising, etc. will not be approved.
C. Only accredited news organizations that publish original content on a regular basis will be
considered. Independent websites that repost press releases and provided photos/video as their primary source
of content are not eligible for a media credential.
D. Due to the volume of applicants, priority is given to golf and/or sports journalists.
E. All freelance writers, photographers and videographers must be on assignment for a news outlet. Credential
request should be submitted by the assigning editor as part of their outlet’s single application,
otherwise, confirmation of the assignment must be uploaded at time of registration by the freelance journalist.
F. Applications submitted via a personal email address (Gmail/Yahoo/etc.) will not be considered without
authorization from the outlet.
G. Social media channels and/or influencers are NOT eligible to apply for media credentials. If you are a content
creator who wishes to attend a LIV Golf event, please CLICK HERE to submit a request.
H. Photographers must use mirrorless equipment with shutters set to SILENT mode at all times.
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Inside the Ropes access requires a designated lanyard which is provided on a very limited basis by LIV Golf
Communications Staff at each event. Media approved for a lanyard must always remain within ONE ARM’S
LENGTH of the rope line at all times. In addition, they must stay off the tee box surface, away from the fringe of
the green and may not position themselves in the player’s line of play.
J. LIV Golf League is the exclusive owner of all player equipment data at events. As such, requests to capture WITB
images or release equipment information (including social content) must be cleared by the League in advance by
contacting (media@livgolf.com).
K. Soliciting autographs as a credentialed media member is strictly prohibited and will result in a loss of access for
the outlet.
L. Credentials are granted at the sole discretion of the LIV Golf Communications staff. A request does not guarantee
access or approval.
M. Any applications without supporting documentation, an overview of coverage plans or sufficient information to
review the request will be declined.
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BROADCAST RULES AND RESTRICTIONS
The following polices are in place for broadcast and online media (non-rights holders) pre-event including practice and
pro-am rounds (Wednesday-Thursday) at LIV Golf League events:
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All accredited broadcast and digital media (non-rights holders) are permitted to capture on course content,
including practice areas, pro-am rounds and press conferences. All usage must be capped at an aggregate of two
minutes per day, per program for news and information purposes only.
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Live shots may be accommodated in designated areas. Please contact LIV Golf Communications Staff
(media@livgolf.com) in advance to coordinate.
The following policies are in place for broadcast and online media (non-rights holders) during official tournament rounds
(Friday-Sunday) at LIV Golf League events:
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Accredited broadcast and digital media (non-rights holders) are allowed within the event precinct for news-
gathering purposes and are permitted to capture the shotgun start, fan areas and press conferences only. They
may not capture activity on the golf course including competition or practice areas.
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Broadcast and digital media (non-rights holders) are permitted to use the two-minute highlight package available
shortly after play each day at LIVGolfMedia.com/Video. All usage must be capped at an aggregate of two
minutes per day, per program for news and information purposes only. Footage is courtesy of FOX Sports in the
United States. For other regions, please visit livgolf.com/watch/where-to-watch for a list of broadcast partners
in other territories (if no regional partner available, credit LIV Golf).
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Live shots may be accommodated before or after competition rounds in designated areas only. Please contact
LIV Golf Communications Staff (media@livgolf.com) in advance to coordinate.
Any play-by-play reporting by non-rights holders is strictly prohibited.
Takedown: 24 hours. No archive. No commercial billboard. Footage cannot be altered from the original transmission
without prior consent. Digital & social use of content originating from LIV Golf platforms must imbed LIV Golf’s original
post.
LIV Golf reserves the right to change these terms and restrictions at any time.
LIV GOLF MEDIA REGULATIONS
The following guidelines (these "Media Guidelines") have been developed to accommodate media outlets and assist with
their coverage of the LIV Golf League events. LIV Golf will issue credentials to approved individuals ("Credential
Holders"), as determined in its sole discretion. LIV Golf reserves the right to approve or deny a credential request in whole
or in part.
Compliance: Credential Holders agree to abide by these Media Guidelines. Failure to abide by any of the Media
Guidelines may result in suspension or revocation of credentials and immediate removal from the venue.
Editorial Independence: For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in the present terms and conditions (or in any other
document referred to herein) is intended to be, or shall be interpreted as, undermining or in any way restricting the
editorial independence of Credential Holders or the party or parties on behalf of whom they are covering LIV Golf League
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events, or restricting or preventing the exercise of normal journalistic activities in respect of those events, including
expressions of views or comments.
Media Credential Holders also need to abide by the general ticket Terms and Conditions found
at https://www.livgolf.com/ticket-terms-conditions. To the extent there is a conflict between the terms of these Media
Guidelines and the general ticket Terms and Conditions, the terms of these Media Guidelines shall prevail.
I. CREDENTIALS
A. Credentials are reserved for professional, working members of the press who represent a bona fide media
organizations
B. Credentials are limited to the duration of the event, are not transferable, and may be suspended or revoked by
LIV Golf at any time in its sole discretion following an irremediable breach of these Media Guidelines by the
Credential Holder including prior notice of an intention to suspend or revoke credentials.
C. Credential Holders must clearly and visibly display credentials at all times during the event.
II. AREA ACCESS
A. Credentials do not imply any guarantee to access. LIV Golf reserves the right to determine on an event-by-event
basis the specific areas of a venue that each Credential Holder may access.
B. LIV Golf will provide limited inside-the-ropes access to Credential Holders at its sole discretion. Credential
Holders must remain within an arm’s-length distance from the rope at all times while inside the ropes.
C. Credential Holders are prohibited from accessing player locker rooms at all times.
D. Credential Holders are expected to adhere to the event's spectator photo, video, audio, and personal conduct
policies (the latter as provided in the General Ticket Terms and Conditions) at all times, unless otherwise
permitted.
III. PLAYER ACCESS
A. Credential Holders must not distract or interrupt players during practice or competition at the event. To avoid
distraction or disruption of a player’s stroke, Credential Holders must remain outside of a player’s direct line of
vision and maintain an appreciable distance from players when working near tee boxes and greens.
B. Credential Holders may not position themselves in the line of play or in a position that may disrupt a player,
caddie, official, or event staff member. If requested to move by a player, caddie, official, or event staff member,
the Credential Holder must do so without delay or discussion.
C. Unless expressly pre-approved by LIV Golf, Credential Holders may not conduct an interview with a player until
the player has signed his or her scorecard.
D. Credential Holders are prohibited from requesting player autographs, personal photographs and videos, and
player equipment at all times.
IV. CONTENT AND DEVICES
A. Copyright in all material created by the Credential Holder will be owned by the Credential Holder or
commissioning entity/employer, as the case may be. LIV Golf shall be entitled to make reasonable request to view
content captured at the event by the Credential Holder. Arrangements for the provision of such content, format
and any terms of use by LIV Golf will be subject to separate supply agreements between LIV Golf and the
Credential Holder or commissioning entity/employer, as the case may be. Such agreements shall be agreed in
good faith and upon fair and reasonable business terms, consent to use the content shall not be unreasonably
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withheld, delayed or conditioned.
B. All content captured by the Credential Holder at the event is for editorial use only (regardless of platform). Content
may be disseminated to third parties, including via distribution partners, for end-users’ editorial purposes. Content
may also be used to promote the coverage by the Credential Holder or commissioning entity/employer, as the
case may be of the LIV Golf event. All other uses are strictly prohibited.
C. Credential Holders shall take reasonable steps to include an acknowledgement identifying LIV Golf as the event
organizer.
D. Credential Holders may not live stream footage of the event at any time.
E. Subject to the terms of this section entitled ‘Editorial Independence’ above, should LIV Golf determine that use of
content captured at the event violates these Media Guidelines, LIV Golf may issue a notification to the Credential
Holder to comply with the Media Guidelines together with an explanation of the complaint. Where such a breach
has taken place, Credential Holders must take steps promptly, and in any event, as soon as reasonably
practicable, to rectify the breach.
F. Mobile phones and other electronic devices must be kept in SILENT mode at all times at any venue at any time
when play in a tournament (or related ceremony) is taking place
G. Credential Holders are prohibited from using strobe photography at all time.
H. Each Credential Holder grants permission to LIV Golf and its media partners, licensees, and distributors to use
their image and likeness as it may incidentally appear in any live or recorded transmission of the LIV Golf event.
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For Social Content of the event captured while on site under the terms of these Media Guidelines, Credential
Holders and where appropriate commissioning entity/employer, shall use all reasonable endeavors to include the
LIV Golf tag, hashtag, link, etc.
V. PROHIBITED ITEMS / EQUIPMENT
Credential Holders are prohibited from using the following items at all times without the written consent of LIV Golf:
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Individual golf carts and other similar motorized vehicles;
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Ladders and other similar items that provide an elevated viewing position;
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Drones and other similar remote control aircraft and small flying devices;
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All other non-industry standard equipment; and
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All other items listed in the event’s spectator policy.
Revised: 2/10/25