Several German-speaking pros compete for three spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League at the Promotions in Florida.
From January 8 to 11, the LIV Golf Promotions in Lecanto, Florida, will bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of three wild-card spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League. The path to qualification consists of four rounds stroke play, with a new cut each day and fresh opportunities to advance. Those making it to the weekend will compete for a total prize fund of $1.5 million and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. At the end, three players earn spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League, including guaranteed starts in all 13 events. Ten more will secure starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Entry to the League?
The field includes tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers alike, making for a high-caliber competition. For some, it’s a comeback opportunity; for others, a breakthrough moment. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a genuine chance and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Faces the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event may be his most important since winning on the DP World Tour in 2022. After 13 years at the European elite level, he lost his tour card. His 2025 season did not go as planned, dropping in the rankings and missing Q-School. Now, he turns to LIV Golf. The Düsseldorf native 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 his road back really is.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each with Their Own Story
Another approach but a similar goal: Dominic Foos made a name for himself with a tournament win on the Asian Tour in 2025. Consistent play and international experience paved his way into the Promotions. Now he wants more. 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, a form crisis, and a last place finish at Q-School — a year gone awry. But those who know the 26-year-old understand he doesn’t give up easily. Bachem has already proven he can win at top levels. Similarly, Matthias Schwab missed the final stage of Q-School, losing any realistic chance for a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, the Austrian is now seeking a new path — LIV Golf could provide that. Maximilian Rottluff enters the Promotions with a unique perspective, having qualified last year for the International Series of the Asian Tour through this very tournament.
Familiar Names and Unfinished Business at LIV Golf
The international field features many well-known names from global professional golf. This includes Ryder Cup player Chris Wood (England), five-time DP World