Poulter and Hatton exit LIV Golf; just three committed — SkimNews
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- Ian Poulter said he will not be part of LIV 2.0, citing more time with his sons Luke and Joshua, reduced international travel, a focus on senior golf and growing his YouTube channel; he joined LIV at its 2022 launch.
- Tyrrell Hatton confirmed he will not be part of LIV 2.0, joining his 2024 signing in rejecting the proposed 2027 competition; he was part of Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team.
- Tom McKibbin decided not to sign for LIV's next chapter and will play the full DP World Tour schedule in 2027, reversing a January 2025 move to the breakaway tour at age 23.
- Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing from LIV in April after injecting more than $5bn (£3.8bn), and the league filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States last month.
- LIV Golf has secured possible $300m (£224m) financing from BC Partners Credit for LIV 2.0 in 2027, but Richard Bland, Cameron Tringale and Brendan Steele are among only a handful of players committed.
- Jon Rahm gave up a reported £75m owed to him by LIV under a separation agreement, while Abraham Ancer and David Puig are also leaving.
- Louis Oosthuizen called quitting the "hardest decision" of his career, and Sergio Garcia, Thomas Pieters, Laurie Canter and Adrian Meronk appear unlikely to stay.
Why it matters: Rahm gave up a reported £75m owed by LIV under a separation agreement after the PIF withdrew backing worth more than $5bn, yet $300m from BC Partners Credit has drawn only three committed players for 2027. ESPN reports DeChambeau remains committed, leaving the relaunch's marquee draw resting on one American superstar.
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