Several German-speaking pros compete in Florida for three spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League.
From January 8 to 11, the LIV Golf Promotions will be serious business in Lecanto, Florida. The event brings together nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of three wild card spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The path is a four-round stroke play tournament with daily cuts and new opportunities. Those advancing to the weekend will compete for a total prize fund of $1.5 million and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. Ultimately, three places in the LIV Golf League 2026 are at stake, including guaranteed starts in all 13 events, while ten others secure starting rights in the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Take the Leap?
The high-caliber field includes tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers. For some, it is a comeback attempt; for others, a first major breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a real opportunity and perhaps the beginning of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Ahead of the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this may be the most important appearance since his 2022 DP World Tour victory. After 13 years on the European top tier, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season did not go as planned; Kieffer fell in the rankings and missed Q-School. Now, it’s LIV Golf. The Düsseldorf native brings experience and a clear stance that his career is not over: \”We’re not done yet,\” he recently stated. Florida will show how far the comeback path really is.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each with Their Own Story
Dominic Foos took a different approach but with a similar goal. He gained attention in 2025 with a win on the Asian Tour. Consistent play and international experience paved his way to the promotions. Now he aims for more. For the 28-year-old, advancing to the LIV Golf League would be both a sporting step up and a catapult into the tour’s spotlight.
For Nick Bachem, 2025 ended bitterly with injury, form crisis, and finishing last at Q-School. However, those who know the 26-year-old understand he won’t give up easily. Bachem has already proven he can win at the top level. Similarly, Matthias Schwab missed the Q-School final round and thus any realistic chance at a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, he is