Several German-speaking pros compete for three spots in the LIV Golf League 2026 at the Florida Promotions.
From January 8 to 11, things will get serious in Lecanto, Florida. The LIV Golf Promotions bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries – all with one goal: to secure one of the three wild-card spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The path to this goes over four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut every day and new chances daily. Those who make it to the weekend compete for a total purse of $1.5 million and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. In the end, three spots for the LIV Golf League 2026 are at stake, including guaranteed starts at all 13 events. Ten more players will secure starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Opportunity to Join the League?
Whether tour winners, former LIV players, or newcomers, a high-caliber field is participating. For some players, it’s about a comeback; for others, the first big breakthrough. Among them: five German-speaking players see this event as a genuine opportunity and perhaps the start of a new chapter.
Top German-Speaking Candidates at LIV Golf Promotions
Max Kieffer faces perhaps his most important appearance since his DP World Tour win in 2022. After 13 years on Europe’s top tour, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season didn’t go as planned; he dropped 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 road back really is.
Dominic Foos, with an Asian Tour win in 2025, has earned his spot in the promotions through consistent play and international experience. The 28-year-old aims for more, with a jump into the LIV Golf League representing both a sporting rise and a spotlight on the tour.
Nick Bachem’s 2025 ended bitterly with injury, form issues, and a last-place finish at Q-School. However, those who know the 26-year-old understand he does not give up easily. He has already shown he can win at top levels. Similarly, Austrian Matthias Schwab missed the final round of Q-School and with it any realistic chance of a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, he is searching for a new path – LIV Golf might offer that. Maximilian Rottluff approaches the LIV Golf Promotions with a unique perspective, having qualified last year through the same event for the International Series on the Asian Tour.
Familiar Names and Open Accounts at LIV Golf
The international field features many well-known names from global professional golf, including Ryder Cup participant Chris Wood (England) and five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France). Also participating are Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), a top-three player of the International Series in 2025, and Pablo Ereno