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Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton say they will leave LIV Golf
Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton will not join LIV Golf’s planned reboot.
The English players announced their decisions as the breakaway league tries to relaunch in 2027.
LIV lost Saudi funding and is restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and players have been asked to decide whether to sign new deals.
Poulter said he wants more time with his family, less international travel and a chance to focus on senior golf and other interests.
Hatton has indicated he will play in the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi event in November, while Poulter can also return to that tour.
The DP World Tour says players who join LIV’s reboot cannot become members in 2027, which would rule them out of European Ryder Cup selection.
The league faces a 25 October commitment deadline as it seeks players for its proposed new version.
Tyrrell Hatton and Ian Poulter have said they will not join LIV Golf’s proposed relaunch, LIV 2.0.
Branden Grace, Tom McKibbin and Lucas Herbert also announced they are leaving the league.
Poulter said he wants to spend more time with his family, reduce travel and focus on senior golf and other interests.
Hatton said he was excited about the next chapter of his career and is expected to play in the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi event.
LIV Golf is seeking to relaunch in 2027 after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew its support and the league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The DP World Tour has said players who join LIV 2.0 will not be eligible for its membership in 2027, a requirement for European Ryder Cup team eligibility.
- Who
- English golfers Tyrrell Hatton and Ian Poulter. Branden Grace, Tom McKibbin and Lucas Herbert also announced they are leaving.
- What
- They said they will not join LIV Golf 2.0, the proposed relaunch of the league.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Poulter cited family time, less international travel, senior golf and other interests. Hatton did not state a reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Poulter was part of LIV Golf from its inaugural event in London.
LIV Golf filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition as it sought to restructure.
Louis Oosthuizen confirmed he would leave LIV Golf.
Hatton, Poulter, Branden Grace, Tom McKibbin and Lucas Herbert announced they would not return to LIV Golf.
The deadline for players to commit to LIV Golf 2.0.
Hatton is expected to play in the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi event.
- Players announcing departures on Oct. 23
- Tyrrell Hatton, Ian Poulter, Branden Grace, Tom McKibbin and Lucas Herbert
- LIV relaunch plan
- LIV Golf 2.0, proposed for 2027
- Poulter's DP World Tour wins
- 12
- Hatton's Official World Golf Ranking
- 26th
- Player commitment deadline
- Oct. 25, 2026
- Abu Dhabi event dates
- Nov. 5-8, 2026
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What people are saying
Wanted to confirm that I will not be a part of LIV 2.0.
I wanted everyone to hear it direct from me that I have decided to not move forward with being part of LIV 2.0.
Change is never easy and it’s fair to say professional golf has experienced plenty of it over the last few years.
This is where I want to be.
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Statement: Louis Oosthuizen has confirmed that he will not re-sign with LIV Golf for its next chapter, choosing instead to return to the DP World Tour in January 2027 in what he describes as the hardest decision of his professional career. The 2010 Open Champion will step away