In a dramatic end-of-season shake-up that's rocking the world of professional golf, thirteen players have been axed from their LIV Golf teams. The mass clear-out represents one of the most significant squad overhauls since the controversial tour's inception.
Who Didn't Make the Cut?
The list of departing talent includes some notable names that golf fans will recognise from both LIV events and traditional tours. Among those shown the exit are:
- South African veteran Louis Oosthuizen, captain of the Stinger GC team
- English player Sam Horsfield from Majesticks GC
- American Bubba Watson, the two-time Masters champion
- Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia from Fireballs GC
- English talent Ian Poulter and American Lee Westwood from Majesticks GC
What This Means for the 2025 Season
The sweeping changes come as LIV Golf prepares for its 2025 campaign, with team rosters being finalised ahead of the new season. While some of the released players may find new homes within the LIV circuit, others face an uncertain future in professional golf.
"This level of turnover shows that LIV is not afraid to make tough decisions," commented a sports analyst familiar with the situation. "They're clearly looking to refresh their teams and maintain competitive excitement."
The Bigger Picture
These roster changes occur against the backdrop of ongoing tension between LIV Golf and traditional tours. The mass release of players demonstrates LIV's evolving strategy as it carves its permanent place in the professional golf landscape.
For the players affected, the coming weeks will be crucial as they explore new opportunities either within LIV Golf's remaining spots or elsewhere in the professional golf world.
