Why is DP World Tour banning LIV Golf players in 2027?
The DP World Tour announced that from the 2027 season any player who signs for LIV Golf will lose DP World Tour membership and cannot play in Ryder Cup events. The move follows LIV Golf’s Chapter 11 restructuring and a new $300 million financing deal, prompting the tour to tighten its rules.
What happened
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LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Saudi funding was withdrawn, then secured a possible $300 million from BC Partners Credit to fund a 2027 season [1]
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DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings told BBC Sport that players must “make a choice” and that dual‑tour participation will no longer be allowed for 2027 [1][2]
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Players have until 16 Nov to apply for DP World Tour membership; LIV Golf must sign players by 25 Oct under its restructuring plan [1]
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Two‑time major winner Jon Rahm announced he will not continue with LIV Golf, influencing the debate [1]
What you need to know
Players who join LIV Golf for 2027 will be ineligible for DP World Tour events and the Ryder Cup.
DP World Tour members must disclose their intended tour for the next season by 16 Nov.
LIV Golf’s restructuring requires player sign‑ups by 25 Oct to secure the new financing.
Conditional releases that allowed dual participation in previous years are ending.
It is not yet clear how many remaining LIV players will choose the DP World Tour before the November deadline, nor how the PGA Tour alliance negotiations will affect the final policy.
Background
The DP World Tour (formerly European Tour) has historically allowed some LIV Golf players to retain membership through conditional releases, keeping them eligible for the Ryder Cup. This flexibility was used for players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.
LIV Golf, launched in 2022 with Saudi backing, faced a funding collapse when the Public Investment Fund withdrew support. The league entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2023 and later secured a potential $300 million from BC Partners Credit to attempt a 2027 season.
Amid these financial and legal challenges, the DP World Tour decided to enforce a stricter policy: any player who signs for LIV Golf for 2027 will lose DP World Tour membership and cannot compete for Europe in the Ryder Cup.
Questions people ask
Can a player still compete in both tours in 2027?
No. The DP World Tour will not accept members who intend to play for LIV Golf in 2027, ending the previous dual‑membership arrangements.
What happens to players who already have DP World Tour status but join LIV Golf?
They must disclose their intention; if they choose LIV Golf, their DP World Tour membership will be terminated.
When must players decide which tour to join?
DP World Tour members must apply by 16 Nov 2026, while LIV Golf requires player sign‑ups by 25 Oct 2026.
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