European tour bars LIV Golf players from dual membership
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 17:32 · Archive
The European tour has told players they cannot hold membership if they sign with LIV Golf.
The European tour has delivered an ultimatum to golfers considering joining LIV Golf, saying anyone who signs will not be allowed to remain European tour members. Guy Kinnings, CEO of the DP World Tour (as it is commercially known), said 'players need to make a choice'. The shift marks a hardening stance from the tour, which previously allowed LIV players to keep European membership provided they paid fines for conflicting events. Earlier this year the tour extended what it called an olive branch to nine players, allowing them to play LIV events without sanctions if they settled previous fines and agreed to add European tour events to their 2026 schedules.
The new ultimatum comes as LIV Golf attempts to emerge from bankruptcy after Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund cut off financial support. LIV has spent more than $5 billion since its 2022 launch. The circuit has secured backing of up to $300 million from BC Partners and is focusing on a 10-tournament season with team competition and player equity ownership. Players must decide by 25 October whether to stay with LIV, a deadline that could determine whether the circuit can move forward out of bankruptcy.
The European tour is requiring anyone seeking membership to disclose where they intend to play in 2027, and said it would terminate membership if the disclosures prove false.
How it is being reported
- European tour says anyone signing with LIV Golf need not apply to play both circuitsThe European tour is sending an ultimatum to LIV Golf players — us or them.Clickorlando · 12 Oct, 16:42
- European tour says anyone signing with LIV Golf need not apply to play both circuitsThe European tour is sending an ultimatum to LIV Golf players — us or them.News4Jax · 12 Oct, 16:42
In this story: European tour · LIV Golf · Guy Kinnings · DP World Tour · BC Partners · Saudi Arabia
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