The 2017 Masters champion announced on social media that he will not take part in LIV 2.0 and instead plans to play the 2027 season on the DP World Tour. Garcia was one of the most distinguished stars to break free from the PGA Tour when LIV Golf launched, but he now joins a growing record of gamers abandoning the league forward of an Oct. 30 deadline that could decide whether its proposed relaunch gets off the ground.
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There are now more than a dozen notable LIV golfers that have acknowledged publicly they are leaving the tour, including main stars like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. The standing of Bryson DeChambeau is unsure, but his participation could dictate if LIV Golf survives.
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LIV Golf operating out of time? Meet the gamers who outline the league
LIV Golf stays in the headlines as executives meet amid ongoing conversations about the future of the sport.
See the LIV golfers who proceed to draw consideration through both present competitors and their place in the broader dialogue.
Above, Byeong Hun An in motion during the first spherical of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
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LIV Golf operating out of time? Meet the gamers who outline the league
LIV Golf stays in the headlines as executives meet amid ongoing conversations about the future of the sport.
See the LIV golfers who proceed to draw consideration through both present competitors and their place in the broader dialogue.
Above, Byeong Hun An in motion during the first spherical of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
(Hamad I Mohammed, Imagn Images)
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Paul Casey of Crushers GC chips onto the first inexperienced during the finals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort.
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Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after profitable in a playoff against Byeong-Hun An of South Korea during the ultimate spherical of The Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2018, in Dublin, Ohio.
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Sergio Garcia performs his shot on the seventeenth gap from the eighth gap during the second spherical of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Tyrrell Hatton tees off on the first gap during the third spherical of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Charles Howell III, Bryson DeChambeau and Paul Casey of the Crushers GC rejoice the Dallas LIV crew championship during the ultimate spherical of the LIV Golf Dallas golf event at Maridoe Golf Club.
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Dustin Johnson strains up a putt on the seventeenth inexperienced during the second spherical of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Martin Kaymer of crew Cleeks Golf Club hits a tee shot on the fourth gap during the ultimate spherical of the LIV Golf Virginia golf event at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
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Anthony Kim hits from the second tee during the ultimate spherical of the LIV Golf Black Diamond Ranch golf event at Black Diamond Ranch.
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Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC reacts to a putt at the twelfth inexperienced on day one of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC celebrates after profitable day three of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 08, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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Louis Oosthuizen of Stinger GC tees off at the ninth gap on day two of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 07, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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British golfer Ian Poulter of Majesticks GC performs his shot from the second tee during the quarterfinals of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Miami at Trump National Doral Miami golf membership in Miami, Florida, on October 28, 2022.
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Jon Rahm of Legion XIII poses with the LIV golf season particular person trophy on day three of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 17, 2025, in Westfield, Indiana.
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South African golfer Charl Schwartzel celebrates with the trophy after profitable the LIV Golf Invitational London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022. The $25 million occasion marked the launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf sequence, the richest event purse in golf historical past at the time.
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Australia’s Cameron Smith of Ripper GC performs a shot at the fifth tee during the first spherical of the LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon on May 2, 2025.
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USA’s Bubba Watson watches his shot during the second day of the LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide on February 15, 2025.
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Lee Westwood of Majesticks GC reacts to a putt on the 18th gap during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational – Orlando at The Orange County National on April 02, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.
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Garcia’s determination comes as a deadline looms on Friday for golfers to be part of LIV 2.0 as half of its restructuring settlement with new investor BC Partners and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Ratifying a formal settlement hinges on the dedication of a group of “requisite players” that BC Partners determines are essential to guarantee LIV Golf can proceed as a “bona fide golf league.” Golfers would also own 52.5% of LIV Golf’s reorganized dad or mum company.
Despite those incentives, only 4 lesser-known members have pledged publicly to stay with LIV 2.0. Garcia is the most latest golfer to make it official he won’t be becoming a member of them.
Here’s a look at what golfers have already left LIV Golf, what golfers still have to announce selections, and who’s pledged to take half in LIV 2.0:
LIV 2.0 hasn’t generated much momentum with its best golfers from last season, notably once the DP World Tour announced earlier this month that LIV Golf members would not be permitted to play in DP World Tour occasions in 2027 if they stay with LIV. Top LIV golfers like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton had beforehand been granted conditional releases to take part in DP World Tour occasions.
The determination grew to become particularly vital for European gamers because DP World Tour membership is required for Ryder Cup eligibility. Those restrictions, mixed with LIV Golf’s shaky financial footing, have been dealbreakers for at least 14 golfers to this level.
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Here are the former LIV golfers who have already said they won’t take part in LIV 2.0:
Notable golfers undecided about LIV Golf
Retaining DeChambeau may be LIV Golf’s prime precedence, but the league is still ready on selections from many of its greatest names. DeChambeau, Joaquin Niemann, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith have yet to publicly announce their plans, and their decisions could in the end decide whether LIV 2.0 can appeal to enough support to stay viable.
Given the parameters of the tentative settlement between BC Partners and LIV Golf, the future of the league will rely on the handful of established golfers that have yet to announce where they’re enjoying during the 2027 season. Retaining DeChambeau is the prime precedence, but he’ll also need some viable competitors for LIV Golf to appeal to enough support to be sustainable without the big infusion of money supplied by the PIF
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Who’s staying with LIV 2.0
There are only 4 golfers who have publicly said they plan to take half in LIV 2.0.
