Ian Poulter confirms he will leave LIV Golf
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 23 Oct, 15:02 · Archive
Ian Poulter has become the latest high-profile golfer to announce he will not join the proposed LIV 2.0 circuit.
Ian Poulter has announced he will not be part of LIV Golf's proposed relaunch, becoming the latest high-profile player to exit the breakaway league. The Englishman, who co-captained the Majesticks team since LIV's inaugural 2022 event, said in a statement that the decision was difficult but that he wanted to prioritise time with his family, reduce international travel, focus on senior golf and pursue other interests.
Poulter is the second player to announce his departure this week, following Louis Oosthuizen's intention to return to the DP World Tour. LIV Golf is attempting to relaunch as LIV 2.0 after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew its support following four years of funding. The league is pursuing new investment from BC Partners Capital and has applied for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which led to the cancellation of all existing player contracts.
Poulter said he had no regrets about joining LIV and was proud of being part of the founding group that took world-class golf around the globe. A deadline of 25 October is approaching for players to confirm their interest in the new-look circuit. The DP World Tour has stated that any player signing with the relaunched LIV will be ineligible for membership and Ryder Cup contention.
How it is being reported
- Ian Poulter becomes latest high profile player to quit LIV GolfLouis Oosthuizen announced his intention to return to the DP World Tour earlier this week.Independent Sport · 23 Oct, 14:50
- Ian Poulter quits LIV Golf as exodus continuesThe Englishman said he wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue other interestsIndependent Sport · 23 Oct, 14:37
- 'We certainly aren't done yet!' - Poulter confirms LIV Golf exitIan Poulter has become the latest high-profile golfer to confirm that he will leave LIV Golf, as uncertainty grows on which players will feature in any proposed new iteration of the circuit.Sky Sports · 23 Oct, 14:12
In this story: Ian Poulter · LIV Golf · Louis Oosthuizen · Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund · DP World Tour · BC Partners Capital · Majesticks GC
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