The PGA Tour is doubling down its stance on LIV Golf. With LIV Golf promotions acting as a pathway to the Saudi-funded league, many young names wanted to tee up there, but a latest warning by the PGA Tour brought those dreams to a halt.
“There have reportedly been ‘several WDs’ at LIV Golf Promotions. Players teeing it up have been informed that competing in the event will result in a 1-year ban from ALL PGA Tour-sanctioned events, including Q-school, even if they don’t have status. (Via @BrentleyGC),” reported NUCLR GOLF.
The previous two Promotion tournaments were not considered unauthorized events by the PGA Tour, but this classification was subject to change, and it has. Sports Illustrated first reported that any player with status under the PGA Tour umbrella would not be granted a conflicting event release, and if they competed anyway, they would be subject to disciplinary action.
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The PGA Tour’s player handbook clearly states, “No conflicting event releases will be approved for tournaments held in North America.”
The 2026 edition of the Promotions is scheduled in Florida, and 3 cards are up for grabs.
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