Several German-speaking pros compete for three LIV Golf League 2026 spots at the LIV Golf Promotions in Florida.
From January 8 to 11, the competition heats up in Lecanto, Florida. The LIV Golf Promotions gather nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of three wildcard spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The path involves four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut each day and fresh opportunities. Those who make it to the weekend will compete for a total prize fund of $1.5 million and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. In the end, three spots for the LIV Golf League 2026, including guaranteed starts at all 13 events, await. Ten more will secure starts for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize Entry into the League?
Whether tour winners, former LIV players, or newcomers, the field is star-studded. For some, it’s about a comeback; for others, a first major breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a real opportunity and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Notable German-speaking Players and Their Stories
For Max Kieffer, this event may be his most important since his DP World Tour win in 2022. After 13 years at the European top level, he lost his tour card. The 2025 season did not go as planned, with ranking drops and missing Q-School. Now it’s LIV Golf. The Düsseldorf native brings experience and determination, writing recently, \”We’re not done yet.\” Florida will reveal how far back his comeback path truly is.
Dominic Foos made a mark in 2025 with a victory on the Asian Tour. His consistent play and international experience earned him a spot in the Promotions, where he aims for more. For the 28-year-old, joining the LIV Golf League would be a sporting step up and a spotlight boost.
Nick Bachem ended 2025 bitterly with injury, form issues, and finishing last at Q-School. Yet, those who know the 26-year-old understand he won’t give up easily. Bachem has proven he can win at the top level. Similarly, Matthias Schwab missed the final qualifying round and thus realistic chances for a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, the Austrian seeks a new path that LIV Golf could provide. Maximilian Rottluff enters with his own perspective, having qualified last year through this very tournament for the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Familiar Names and Open Challenges at LIV Golf
The international field also features well-known names from global professional golf, including Ryder Cup participant Chris Wood (England) and five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France). Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), a top-three finisher in the 2025 International Series, and Pablo Ereno (Spain), formerly top ten in the amateur world rankings, are present as well. Christopher Wood (Australia), currently leading the PGA Tour of Australasia, is also competing. Former LIV Golf players like Anthony Kim, Matt Jones, and Ben Campbell use the Promotions series to try