At the LIV Golf Promotions in Florida, several German-speaking pros compete for three spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League.
From January 8 to 11, the competition heats up in Lecanto, Florida. The LIV Golf Promotions bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of the three wildcard spots for the LIV Golf League 2026. The path leads over four stroke play rounds, with a new cut each day and fresh chances. Those who make it 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 places for the LIV Golf League 2026 are at stake, with guaranteed starts in all 13 events. Ten others will secure starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Opportunity?
Whether tour winners, former LIV players, or newcomers, a high-caliber field has gathered. For some, it is about a comeback; for others, the first big breakthrough. Among them are five German-speaking participants for whom this event is a genuine opportunity and perhaps the start of a new chapter.
Profiles of Key German-Speaking Players in LIV Golf Promotions
For Max Kieffer, this event might be the most important appearance since his DP World Tour win in 2022. After 13 years on the European top tier, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season did not go as planned; Kieffer dropped in rankings and missed the Q-School. Now, he turns to LIV Golf. The Düsseldorf native brings experience and a clear mindset that it is not over yet: \”We’re not done yet,\” he recently wrote. Florida will show how far the road back really is.
Dominic Foos, who attracted attention with an Asian Tour victory in 2025, aims higher. Consistent play and international experience earned him a place in the Promotions. For the 28-year-old, a leap into the LIV Golf League would be not just a sporting advancement but also a catapult into the tour spotlight.
Nick Bachem had a tough 2025 with injury, a slump in form, and a last-place finish at Q-School. Yet those who know the 26-year-old understand he does not give up easily. He has already proven he can win at the highest level. Similarly, Austrian Matthias Schwab missed the Tour School final round and any realistic chance at a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tour, he is now searching for a new path which LIV Golf might provide. Maximilian Rottluff approaches the LIV Golf Promotions with his own perspective and qualified last year through this very tournament for the International Series of the Asian Tour.
Notable Names and Open Chances at LIV Golf
The international field features numerous 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 present are Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), who was among the top three in the 2025 International Series, and Pablo Ereno (Spain), formerly top ten in