Several German-speaking pros compete in Florida’s LIV Golf Promotions for three spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League.
From January 8 to 11, the LIV Golf Promotions in Lecanto, Florida, bring together nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of the three wild-card spots in the LIV Golf League 2026. The path leads over four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut daily and new chances. 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 more secure starting rights for the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize Entry into the League?
The field is highly competitive, including tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers. For some players, it’s about a comeback; for others, about a breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see the event as a genuine opportunity and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Before the Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event might be his most important appearance since his victory on the DP World Tour in 2022. After 13 years in Europe’s top tier, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season did not go as planned; Kieffer dropped in rankings and missed Q-School. Now, LIV Golf offers a new chance. The Düsseldorf native brings experience and a clear determination that it’s not over yet: “We’re not done yet,” he recently wrote. Florida will reveal how far the road back really is.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each with Their Own Story
Another approach, but a similar goal: Dominic Foos drew attention in 2025 with a victory 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 jump into the LIV Golf League would not only be a sporting step up but also a launch into the tour’s spotlight.
For Nick Bachem, 2025 ended bitterly with injury, a form crisis, and finishing last in Q-School – the year didn’t go as hoped. But those who know the 26-year-old know he won’t give up easily. Bachem has shown he can win at the top level. Similarly, Matthias