LIV Raises ‘Anti-Competitive Concerns’ Over DP World Tour Ban
LIV has not yet released a 2027 schedule.
LIV Golf is expressing concern over the DP World Tour's intention to effectively ban its members in 2027. The issue was highlighted during a court hearing on Wednesday by Rob Fitzgerald, a lawyer representing LIV in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case in New Jersey. DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings stated on Monday that players must comply with the tour's rules and regulations or choose not to join.
Since LIV's launch in 2022, its players have been banned from the PGA Tour but were allowed to compete on the DP World Tour as long as they maintained good standing. However, the DP World Tour will no longer grant memberships or special exemptions to players also intending to compete on LIV. Fitzgerald believes the DP World Tour's announcement is an attempt to interfere with LIV's process and reorganization, raising anti-competitive concerns.
The league has not released a 2027 schedule, but there is a deadline on October 25 for players to commit to "LIV 2.0." LIV players have been required to participate in all league events but have been free to play on other tours during non-LIV weeks. The DP World Tour has not commented on Fitzgerald's statements.
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