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 competition heats up in Lecanto, Florida. The LIV Golf Promotions bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries – all with one goal: securing one of three wild-card spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The path leads through four stroke-play rounds, with a new cut each day and fresh opportunities. Those who make it to the weekend play for a total prize fund of 1.5 million US dollars and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. In the end, three spots for the LIV Golf League 2026 await, including guaranteed starts at all 13 events. Ten others secure playing rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize Entry into the League?
Whether tour winners, former LIV players, or newcomers, a high-caliber field is present. For some players, it is about a comeback, for others the first big breakthrough. Among them: five German-speaking participants see this event as a genuine opportunity and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Ahead to the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event might be the most important appearance since his win on the DP World Tour in 2022. After 13 years in the European top tier, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season did not go as planned; Kieffer dropped in rankings and missed Q-School. Now it’s LIV Golf. The Düsseldorfer brings experience and a clear attitude that it’s not over yet: ‘We’re not done yet,’ he recently wrote. 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 gained attention in 2025 with a win on the Asian Tour. Consistent play and international experience have paved his way into the promotions. Now he wants more. For the 28-year-old, a leap into the LIV Golf League would be not only a sporting advancement but also a launchpad into the tour’s spotlight.
For Nick Bachem, 2025 ended bitterly: injury, form crisis, last at Q-School – the year was not as planned. But those who know the 26-year-old know he does not give up easily. Bachem has already shown he can win at a top level. Similarly for