Several German-speaking pros compete at the LIV Golf Promotions in Florida 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 LIV Golf League 2026. The path involves four rounds of stroke play with a new cut each day and fresh opportunities daily. 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 spots for the LIV Golf League 2026, including guaranteed starts at all 13 events, are at stake. Ten others secure playing rights for the International Series.
Who will seize the opportunity to enter the LIV Golf League?
The field includes tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers. For some, it’s about a comeback; for others, a breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a genuine opportunity and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Profiles of Key German-Speaking Players
Max Kieffer faces what might be his most important performance since his 2022 DP World Tour victory. After 13 years on the European top tier, he lost his tour card; 2025 did not go as planned. Now, LIV Golf offers a new path. Similarly, Dominic Foos aims to advance after making a mark in 2025 with an Asian Tour win. Nick Bachem, despite a tough 2025 season plagued by injuries and missed Q-School, remains determined. Austrian Matthias Schwab seeks a new route after missing tour card opportunities, and Maximilian Rottluff returns with experience from qualifying through this very tournament last year.
International Talent and Open Challenges at LIV Golf
The international field features well-known names from global professional golf, including Ryder Cup players like Chris Wood (England), multiple DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France), top players from the Asian and Australasian tours, and past LIV Golf participants striving to requalify for the 2026 season.