Ian Poulter becomes latest high profile player to quit LIV Golf
Ian Poulter has become the latest big name to quit LIV Golf as the ailing breakaway league looks to relaunch this year. Poulter said it was a "tough decision" to leave but he would relish "the opportunity to spend more time at home with my family, reduce international travel, focus on senior golf and have the opportunity to pursue other interests.
Ian Poulter, a high-profile golfer, has announced his departure from LIV Golf, the struggling breakaway league struggling to regain stability. The decision, which he described as "tough," was made to spend more time with family, reduce international travel, focus on senior golf, and explore other interests. Poulter is the second player to leave the league this week, following Louis Oosthuizen, who plans to return to the DP World Tour next year.
LIV Golf, which relies on significant financial backing from Saudi Arabia, is attempting to relaunch under the name LIV 2.0, but has had to apply for bankruptcy and cancel contracts of existing players in an effort to attract new talent. Despite the league's efforts, Poulter has no regrets about his decision, stating that his time with LIV Golf was a proud moment in his career, having taken golf around the globe.
The DP World Tour, however, has taken a tougher stance, stating that players joining the new LIV will be ineligible to participate in the Ryder Cup or compete for professional status.
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