At the LIV Golf Promotions in Florida, several German-speaking pros compete for three spots in the LIV Golf League 2026.
From January 8 to 11, the stakes are high in Lecanto, Florida. The LIV Golf Promotions bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries—all aiming for one of three wild-card spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The path includes four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut each day and fresh opportunities. Those who make it to the weekend compete for a total prize fund of 1.5 million US dollars and a spot in the global LIV Golf circuit. Ultimately, three spots for the LIV Golf League 2026 await, including guaranteed starts at all 13 events. Ten more players earn starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Chance?
The field includes tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers. For some players, it’s a comeback; for others, a big breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a real opportunity and perhaps the start of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Preparing for the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event might be his most important appearance since his DP World Tour win in 2022. After 13 years on the European top tier, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season did not go as planned. Kieffer dropped in the rankings and missed Q-School. Now, it’s LIV Golf. The Düsseldorf native brings experience and a determined attitude that it’s not over yet: “We’re not done yet,” he recently stated. Florida will show how far the road back really is.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each with Their Own Story
A different approach but a similar goal: Dominic Foos made his mark in 2025 with a win on the Asian Tour. Steady play and international experience paved his way into the promotions. Now he wants more. For the 28-year-old, a leap into the LIV Golf League represents not only a sporting step up but also a catapult into the tour’s spotlight.
For Nick Bachem, 2025 ended bitterly with injury, a form crisis, and last place at Q-School—the year didn’t go as planned. But those who know the 26-year-old understand he doesn’t give up easily. Bachem has already shown he can win at top level. Similarly, Matthias Schwab, the Austrian, missed the final Q-School round and every realistic chance