Several German-speaking pros compete in Florida at the LIV Golf Promotions for three spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League.
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 the three wild-card spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The path leads through four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut each day and fresh chances. Those who make it to the weekend play for a total prize pool 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, each with guaranteed starts at all 13 events. Ten more players secure starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Entry into the League?
Whether tour winners, former LIV players, or newcomers, the field is high-caliber. For some, it’s about a comeback; for others, the first big breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see the event as a genuine opportunity and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer and Other German-speaking Contenders
For Max Kieffer, this event might be his most important appearance since his DP World Tour victory 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 rankings and missed Q-School. Now it’s LIV Golf. The Düsseldorfer brings experience and a clear stance that it’s not over yet: “We’re not done yet,” he recently wrote. Florida will show how far the path back really is.
Dominic Foos, who attracted attention with a win on the Asian Tour in 2025, has paved his way into the promotions through consistent play and international experience. For the 28-year-old, a jump into the LIV Golf League would not only be a sporting step up but also a catapult into the tour’s spotlight. Nick Bachem’s 2025 ended bitterly with injury, form crisis, and being last at Q-School. However, those who know the 26-year-old know he doesn’t give up easily. He has shown he can win at top level. Similarly, Matthias Schwab missed the final round of Q-School and with it any realistic chance at a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tour, he is now searching for a new path – LIV Golf could offer one. Maximilian Rottluff approaches the LIV Golf Promotions with a unique perspective. The 32-year-old qualified last year for the Asian Tour’s International Series via this very tournament.
Familiar Names and Open Accounts at LIV Golf
The international field includes many well-known names from global professional golf, including Ryder Cup participants like Chris Wood (England), five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France), Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), who ranked among the top three of the International Series in 2025, and Pablo Ereno (Spain), once among the top ten in the