DP World Tour bars LIV Golf players for 2027 season
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The DP World Tour will exclude LIV Golf players from its events throughout the 2027 season.
The DP World Tour announced it will bar LIV Golf participants from its events during the 2027 season. The breakaway circuit faces a relaunch that year after losing financial backing from Saudi Arabia. Officials confirmed the firm eligibility restriction as professional golf continues to navigate deep divisions.
- The backgroundLIV Golf is preparing for a circuit relaunch following the withdrawal of financial backing from Saudi Arabia.
- The impactCompetitors from the breakaway series will lose access to traditional tour events starting in 2027.
Why it matters
Professional golf has experienced severe fragmentation since the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, leading to intense disputes over player eligibility and tournament access across traditional circuits.
What outlets agree on
Both sources report that the DP World Tour will prevent LIV Golf players from participating in its tournaments during the 2027 season.
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- The IndependentDP World Tour reveals strong stance on LIV Golf players in 20272h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportDP World Tour to refuse LIV players in 2027 season3h ago · open ↗
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