Tournament to Feature Former Elite Amateurs, Tour Winners, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup Players, and Former LIV Golf Competitors Nearly 90 Players Representing 24 Different Countries Competing for Coveted Spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League and International Series |
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| NEW YORK (December 22, 2025) – LIV Golf today announced the preliminary field for the third edition of LIV Golf Promotions, set for January 8–11, 2026, at the acclaimed Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. The four-day, 72-hole stroke play event presents one of the most dynamic entry points into the global golf ecosystem, offering coveted spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League and The International Series, sanctioned by the Asian Tour. Highlighting the global aspect of the LIV Golf League, leading players from all over the world are eligible to participate, with 87 players representing 24 countries registered to compete. This year’s field features a strong blend of emerging global talent and proven professionals, with an average age of 30 years old, including former top-50-ranked players, Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup participants, winners on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour, and additional rising stars in the game. Fifty of the 87 players have won an event in the past two years, including 39 different tournament winners in 2025 (all events eligible with the Official World Golf Ranking / World Amateur Golf Ranking). “The evolution of LIV Golf Promotions reflects our continued commitment to creating truly open and competitive pathways for players from all over the world to compete at the sport’s highest levels,” said LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil. “We’re seeing world-class talent, from decorated former amateurs to experienced professionals, all seizing the opportunity to compete for their place in the League alongside Major Champions, Hall of Famers, and rising stars. It’s going to be an intense, high-stakes competition from start to finish, and we look forward to celebrating the players who earn their chance to be part of LIV Golf’s biggest season, yet.” LIV Golf Promotions will consist of four rounds of 18-hole stroke play. Starting Thursday, January 8, those who finish in the top 20 and ties from round one will advance to Friday’s round two, where scores will reset, and the field will be joined by a category of players who automatically qualified for day two of competition. The top 20 players and any ties following round two will advance to the third day of competition, with scores reset once more. An intense two-day, 36-hole shootout will commence, and at Sunday’s conclusion, the top two finishers will earn two highly coveted spots in the LIV Golf League for 2026, as well as $200,000 for first place and $150,000 for second place. The top 10 finishers, including ties, will earn full exemption into the 2026 International Series, sanctioned by the Asian Tour. The current field features many standout names, including:Chris Wood (England): 2016 Ryder Cup player and three-time European Tour winnerPablo Ereno (Spain): 2025 Palmer Cup player and former sixth-ranked player in World Amateur Golf RankingsMiguel Tabuena (Philippines): Two-time Olympian and third-ranked player in 2025 International Series standingsChristopher Wood (Australia): Current top-ranked player on the PGA Tour of AustralasiaYuxin Lin (China): Two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur ChampionAlex Levy (France): Five-time DP World Tour winnerLIV Golf League players without a 2026 team commitment who finished the season in the Open Zone (25th-48th), as well as relegated players (49th-54th), also have an opportunity to secure their playing rights for the 2026 season. Several returning LIV Golf players are entered in the field, including Ben Campbell, who competed with RangeGoats GC and finished the season ranked 36th in the LIV Golf standings; Matt Jones, formerly of Ripper GC, who concluded the year in 40th place; and Anthony Kim, a three-time PGA Tour winner and former world No. 6 who was a member of the victorious 2008 United States Ryder Cup team, finishing the season ranked 55th. Each will be competing to regain their League status for 2026. Broadcast details for LIV Golf Promotions will be unveiled soon. For more information, including the list of eligibility criteria, visit LIVGolf.com. The full LIV Golf Promotions field can be found below or by clicking here: |
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| About LIV Golf Now in its fourth season, the LIV Golf League features 13 teams competing for both an Individual and Team title at premier golf courses across the world. As the first truly global golf League, LIV Golf is constantly innovating to set a new standard in sport and redefine the fan experience through the lens of music, culture, and entertainment, while growing the game of golf for a new era of players and fans around the world. Headquartered in New York and London, the League holds events in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Africa, with broadcasts reaching nearly 900 million households in more than 200 international markets and territories. LIV Golf was designed to expand the sport on a global level, bring new audiences to the game, create new value within the golfing ecosystem, and enhance the game’s societal impact far beyond the course through the League’s Impact & Sustainability efforts. In 2022, LIV Golf launched The International Series, which features 10 elevated events in world-class destinations. Sanctioned by the Asian Tour, these events offer a pathway for leading professional and amateur golfers from around the world into the LIV Golf League and the Majors. About The International Series First introduced through a landmark investment with LIV Golf in 2022, The International Series is a set of enhanced events on the Asian Tour schedule which offers elevated prize funds, world-class destinations, and a pathway to the LIV Golf League and the Majors for golfers from all over the globe. As part of its mission to grow the game globally, The International Series also provides invaluable opportunities for emerging homegrown golfers to compete alongside the world’s best. The 2026 season marks the fifth edition of the Series, which will continue to visit some of the most established as well as emerging golf markets worldwide. Since its inception, The International Series has travelled to destinations including Singapore, England, Japan, the Philippines, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Oman, Qatar, Hong Kong, Scotland and China, engaging fans and audiences both on and off the course. |
