Several German-speaking pros compete for three spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League at the Florida promotions event.
From January 8 to 11, the stage is set in Lecanto, Florida, as the LIV Golf Promotions bring together nearly 90 players from 24 nations—all aiming for one of three wild-card entries into the LIV Golf League 2026. The path includes four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut daily and fresh opportunities. Those advancing to the weekend compete for a total prize fund of 1.5 million US dollars and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. Ultimately, three spots in the LIV Golf League 2026 are at stake, granting guaranteed starts in all 13 events. Additionally, ten more players secure starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Opportunity?
The field is top-tier, including tour winners, former LIV Golf players, and newcomers alike. For some, it’s a chance for a comeback; for others, a breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants view this event as a genuine opportunity and possibly the beginning of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Faces the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event could be his most important appearance since his 2022 win on the DP World Tour. After 13 years competing at Europe’s highest level, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season was disappointing, with a ranking drop and a missed Q-School. Now, Kieffer turns to LIV Golf, bringing experience and a clear mindset that it’s not over yet: \”We’re not done yet,\” he recently wrote. Florida will reveal how far his return journey really is.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each with Their Own Story
Dominic Foos takes a different approach but shares a similar goal. After a 2025 victory on the Asian Tour, consistent play and international experience paved his way into the promotions. Now he aims even higher. For the 28-year-old, making the LIV Golf League would be both a sporting elevation and a launchpad into the tour’s spotlight.
Nick Bachem’s 2025 ended bitterly with injury, a form crisis, and finishing last at Q-School. Yet those who know the 26-year-old understand he doesn’t give up easily. Bachem has already proven he can win at top level. Similarly, Austrian Matthias Schwab missed the tour school final round, losing realistic chances for a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, he now searches for a new path—one LIV Golf might provide. Maximilian Rottluff brings a unique perspective to the LIV Golf Promotions. The 32-year-old qualified last year through this very event for the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Known Names and Unfinished Business at LIV Golf
The international player field includes many well-known faces from global professional golf, such as Ryder Cup participant Chris Wood (England) and five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France). Also present are Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), who ranked among the top three in the