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 stakes are high in Lecanto, Florida. The LIV Golf Promotions bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of 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 opportunities. Those who make it to the weekend compete for a total prize purse 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 earn starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Chance?
The high-caliber field includes tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers. For some, it’s about a comeback; for others, the first big breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a real opportunity and perhaps the beginning of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Facing the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event may be his most important appearance since winning on the DP World Tour in 2022. After 13 years in Europe’s top tier, his tour card is lost. The 2025 season didn’t 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 mindset that it’s not over yet: \”We’re not done yet,\” he recently wrote. Florida will show how far the comeback path truly is.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each with a Unique Story
Another approach but a similar goal: Dominic Foos drew attention in 2025 with a win on the Asian Tour. Consistent play and international experience paved his way into the promotions. Now he wants more. For the 28-year-old, a leap into the LIV Golf League would not only be a sporting step up but also a launchpad into the tour’s spotlight.
For Nick Bachem, 2025 ended bitterly: injury, a slump in form, last place at Q-School—it was a challenging year. But those who know the 26-year-old know he doesn’t give up easily. Bachem has already shown he can win at a top level. The same goes for Matthias Schwab: The Austrian missed the final round of Q-School and thus any realistic chance of a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, he is now searching for a new path—LIV Golf could provide it. Maximilian Rottluff approaches the LIV Golf Promotions with a unique perspective. The 32-year-old qualified last year through this very tournament for the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Familiar Names and Open Chapters at LIV Golf
The international field features many well-known names from global professional golf. They include Ryder Cup participants like Chris Wood (England), as well as five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France