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 competition heats up in Lecanto, Florida. The LIV Golf Promotions gather nearly 90 players from 24 countries, all aiming for one of three wild-card spots in the LIV Golf League 2026. The path leads through four rounds of stroke play, with a new cut every day and fresh chances. Those who make it to the weekend compete for a total prize fund of $1.5 million and a place in the global LIV Golf circuit. In the end, three spots for the LIV Golf League 2026 come with guaranteed starts at all 13 events. Ten others secure starts in the International Series.
LIV Golf Opens the Door – Who Will Take the Chance?
Whether tour winners, former LIV players, or newcomers, this is a high-caliber field. For some, it’s about a comeback; for others, a breakthrough. Among them, five German-speaking players see this event as a real opportunity and potentially the start of a new chapter.
Profiles of German-Speaking Contenders at LIV Golf Promotions
Max Kieffer faces perhaps his most important appearance since his 2022 DP World Tour win. After 13 years in Europe’s top tour, his tour card is gone. His 2025 season did not go as planned, falling in rankings and missing Q-School. Now it’s LIV Golf. The Düsseldorf native brings experience and a clear stance that he’s not done yet: “We’re not done yet,” he recently wrote. Florida will show how far back the road is.
Dominic Foos took a different approach but has similar ambitions. With a 2025 Asian Tour win and consistent international play, Foos has paved his way into the promotions and wants more. At 28, moving to the LIV Golf League would be a sporting upgrade and a catapult into the tour’s spotlight.
Nick Bachem’s 2025 ended bitterly due to injury and form issues, finishing last at Q-School. Yet those who know the 26-year-old understand he will not give up easily. He’s shown he can win at the top level. Similarly, Austrian Matthias Schwab missed the final round of Q-School, losing realistic tour ticket chances. After years on the PGA and DP World Tours, LIV Golf might offer a new pathway. Maximilian Rottluff has his unique perspective, having qualified last year through this very tournament for the Asian Tour’s International Series.
Recognizable Names and Open Books at LIV Golf
The international field includes well-known names in global professional golf, like Ryder Cup players Chris Wood (England) and five-time DP World Tour winner Alex Levy (France). Also competing are Miguel Tabuena (Philippines), a 2025 International Series top-three player; Pablo Ereno (Spain), formerly a top-ten amateur; and Christopher Wood (Australia), current PGA Tour of Australasia leader. Former LIV Golf players such