The new iteration of LIV Golf is almost upon us though it remains unclear what it will actually look like.
A total of 14 events were scheduled for the 2026 season, though only 12 were played. Currently, six international events are confirmed with the remainder expected to be played in the USA for a total of 10 events across the season.
The schedule isn't the only aspect of the 2027 LIV season that's up in the air.
Following the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund's financial withdrawal from LIV, lots of players have already called it quits, seeking new opportunities, with Graeme McDowell the latest to depart on Monday 26th October.
Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed were the first to depart prior to the 2026 season; Koepka returning to the PGA Tour with Reed going via the DP World Tour.
The exodus is considerably bigger this time, however.
While Bryson DeChambeau looks set to remain with the breakaway tour, Jon Rahm has already called it quits, with Tyrrell Hatton following him out the door. Lee Westwood hasn't yet confirmed his exit but is reported to be leaving.
The players whose departure has been confirmed as of 27th October are:
- Jon Rahm
- Sergio Garcia
- David Puig
- Adrian Meronk
- Louis Oosthuizen
- Charles Howell III
- Thomas Pieters
- Abraham Ancer
- Ian Poulter
- Lucas Herbert
- Tyrrell Hatton
- Tom McKibbin
- Branden Grace
- Graeme McDowell
More names are set to be added to the list, with Dustin Johnson amongst a group of more than 10 LIV golfers taking legal action demanding severance payments ahead of their exits, with Bubba Watson and Thomas Detry in the group.
Thus far, only five players have publicly voiced their commitment to LIV 2.0, though new investors reportedly want a league of 30 to 40 players. The five confirmed are:
- Ben Campbell
- Brendan Steele
- Cameron Tringale
- Richard Bland
- Victor Perez
