Several German-speaking pros compete for three spots in the LIV Golf League 2026 at the LIV Golf Promotions in Florida.
From January 8 to 11, the LIV Golf Promotions in Lecanto, Florida, bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of three wild-card spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The competition spans four rounds of stroke play with daily cuts and new chances. Those who make the weekend compete for a total prize fund of 1.5 million US dollars and a place in the global LIV Golf arena. Ultimately, three spots grant guaranteed starts at all 13 events, with ten more players securing starts for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Opportunity?
The field includes tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers. For some, it is a comeback; for others, the first big breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a true opportunity and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Before the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event may be the most important appearance since his DP World Tour victory in 2022. After 13 years on the European top tier, he lost his tour card. The 2025 season did not go as planned; Kieffer dropped in rankings and missed Q-School. Now he turns to LIV Golf, bringing experience and determination: \”We’re not done yet,\” he recently wrote. Florida will reveal how far his comeback path leads.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each with Their Own Story
Dominic Foos caught attention in 2025 with a win on the Asian Tour. Consistent play and international experience paved his way to the promotions, and now he wants more. For the 28-year-old, advancing to the LIV Golf League would mean not only sporting progress but also a spotlight on the tour.
Nick Bachem’s 2025 ended bitterly with injury, form crisis, and last place at Q-School. Yet, those who know the 26-year-old understand he won’t give up easily. He has already shown he can win at top-level. Similarly, Matthias Schwab missed the final round of tour school, losing realistic chances at a tour card. After years on PGA and DP World Tour, he now seeks a new path – LIV Golf could provide this. Maximilian Rottluff approaches the LIV Golf Promotions with a unique perspective; last year, he qualified through this event for the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Familiar Names and Unsettled Scores at LIV Golf
The international field includes well-known names from worldwide professional golf, such as Ryder Cup participant Chris Wood (England), five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France), Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), a top three International Series contender in 2025, and Pablo Ereno (Spain), once in the top ten of the Amateur World Rankings. Christopher Wood (Australia), currently leading the PGA Tour of Australasia, is also competing. Former LIV Golf players like Anthony Kim, Matt Jones,