Several German-speaking pros start at LIV Golf Promotions in Florida, competing 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 three wild-card spots for the 2026 LIV Golf League. The path leads through four rounds of stroke play, daily cuts, and new chances. Those who make it to the weekend compete for a total prize fund of $1.5 million and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. Ultimately, three spots for the 2026 LIV Golf League await, including guaranteed starts at all 13 events. Ten others will secure starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Opportunity?
The 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 players see this event as a real opportunity and perhaps the start of a new chapter.
Key German-speaking Contenders and Their Stories
Max Kieffer faces perhaps his most important appearance since his DP World Tour win in 2022. After 13 years in elite European golf, he lost his tour card. The 2025 season didn’t go as planned; he dropped in 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 stated. Florida will reveal how far the comeback will go.
Dominic Foos took attention with a 2025 Asian Tour win. Consistent play and international experience earned him entry into the promotions, where he aims to elevate his career. For 28-year-old Foos, a leap into the LIV Golf League would be both a sporting advancement and a spotlight moment.
Nick Bachem ended 2025 bitterly, facing injury, a form crisis, and finishing last at Q-School. Yet those who know the 26-year-old understand his resilience. He has already shown capability to win at top levels. Similarly, Austrian Matthias Schwab missed the tour school final round and realistic chances for a tour card. After years on PGA and DP World Tours, he seeks a new path—possibly through LIV Golf. Maximilian Rottluff enters with a unique perspective, having qualified last year’s International Series through this very tournament.
International Field Includes Big Names and Open Challenges
The international field features numerous well-known professional golfers, including Ryder Cup participant Chris Wood (England), five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France), and Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), who ranked among the top three in the 2025 International Series. Pablo Ereno (Spain), once a top-ten amateur globally, and Christopher Wood (Australia), the current leader of the PGA Tour of Australasia, also compete. Former LIV Golf players like Anthony Kim, Matt Jones, and Ben Campbell use the promotion series to qualify again for the 2026 season.