Several German-speaking pros compete in the LIV Golf Promotions in Florida 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 three wild-card spots for the 2026 LIV Golf League. The path includes four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut daily and fresh chances. Those advancing to the weekend compete for a total prize fund of 1.5 million USD and a place in the global LIV Golf scene. Ultimately, three spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League await, including guaranteed starts at all 13 events. An additional ten players will secure starts in the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Seize the Opportunity?
The field includes tour winners, former LIV players, and newcomers alike. For some, it is a comeback; for others, a breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking participants see this event as a genuine chance and possibly the start of a new chapter.
Max Kieffer Eyes Next Chapter
For Max Kieffer, this event may be his most important appearance since his 2022 DP World Tour victory. After 13 years on the European top tier, his tour card is gone. The 2025 season did not go as planned; he dropped in rankings and missed Q-School. Now LIV Golf offers a new chance. The Düsseldorf native brings experience and determination, stating \”We’re not done yet.\” Florida will reveal how far his comeback can go.
Foos, Bachem, Rottluff, Schwab: Each With Their Own Story
Dominic Foos grabbed attention in 2025 with a victory on the Asian Tour. Consistent play and international experience earned him entry into the promotions. At 28, a leap into the LIV Golf League would be both a sporting advancement and a spotlight boost.
Nick Bachem’s 2025 ended bitterly: injury, a slump, and last at Q-School. Yet those who know the 26-year-old understand he won’t give up easily. He has proven he can win at the highest level. Similarly, Austrian Matthias Schwab missed the final round at Q-School, eliminating realistic chances for a tour card. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, he looks for a new path—LIV Golf could be it. Maximilian Rottluff approaches the LIV Golf Promotions with his own perspective. The 32-year-old qualified last year through this very tournament for the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Familiar Names and Open Chapters at LIV Golf
The international field includes well-known names from global professional golf, such as Ryder Cup player Chris Wood (England) and five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France). Also present are Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), a top-three finisher in the 2025 International Series, and Pablo Ereno (Spain), formerly among the top ten in the amateur world rankings. Christopher Wood (Australia), the current PGA Tour of Australasia leader, is