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Poulter and Hatton join exodus from LIV Golf circuit

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 22:50 · Archive

England golfers Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton have announced they are leaving LIV Golf.

Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton, both English golfers, announced on Friday via Instagram that they are leaving LIV Golf. Poulter, 50, said the decision reflected 'the opportunity to spend more time at home with my family, reduce international travel, focus on senior golf and have the opportunity to purse other interests'. Hatton confirmed his departure with a brief statement that he was 'excited for what the next chapter of my career holds'.

The departures mark an acceleration in players leaving LIV Golf, which is emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with backing from BC Partners Credit and a $300 million pledge. Former world No.1 Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia have also separated from the league. South African Louis Oosthuizen announced his departure on Wednesday. A Sunday deadline is apparently looming for other players to decide whether to remain with the reorganised circuit, which will no longer include Saudi money.

Hatton had played on four consecutive Ryder Cup teams and won twice on the European tour and twice on LIV since joining in 2024. Poulter is best known for his Ryder Cup record, particularly leading Europe to a comeback victory at Medinah in 2012. He has won 14 times worldwide across six tours.

Poulter and Hatton join exodus from LIV Golf circuit
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In this story: Ian Poulter · Tyrrell Hatton · LIV Golf · Jon Rahm · Sergio Garcia · Louis Oosthuizen · BC Partners Credit

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