{
  "id": 16273435,
  "title": "Poulter and Hatton leave LIV Golf",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/poulter-and-hatton-leave-liv-golf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:05:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/golf/2026/10/1562419/poulter-and-hatton-leave-liv-golf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England's Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton announced on Friday their departure from the struggling LIV Golf league, which is attempting a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection. Poulter, 50, shared a lengthy social media post expressing regret over leaving his LIV career, but emphasizing his desire to spend more time with his family, reduce international travel, and focus on senior golf. He also mentioned the opportunity to explore other interests. Poulter's decision came amid growing uncertainty over LIV's future, following the withdrawal of financial support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the appointment of BC Partners Credit as a new lead investor, who pledged an initial $300 million funding commitment for a potential relaunch in 2027. However, joining LIV will render players ineligible for the European Tour and the Ryder Cup, which has been a significant source of tension between established tours and LIV. Poulter acknowledged the division within the golfing world but expressed pride in being part of the founding group that brought world-class golf to global audiences. Hatton confirmed on Instagram that he would not be part of LIV 2.0, thanking supporters and expressing excitement for the next chapter of his career. Jon Rahm, a two-time major champion, reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf, avoiding further involvement under proposed new financial plans, as he was the league's largest unsecured creditor with $7.5 million owed when LIV filed for bankruptcy.",
  "summary": "LONDON: England’s Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton both announced Friday they had become the latest players to leave LIV Golf as the struggling breakaway league attempts a relaunch after filing for bankruptcy protection.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ian Poulter becomes latest high profile player to quit LIV Golf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ian-poulter-becomes-latest-high-profile-player-to-quit-liv-golf",
        "published": "2026-10-23T14:33:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Poulter confirms LIV Golf exit to focus on senior golf and family",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/poulter-confirms-liv-golf-exit-to-focus-on-senior-golf-and-family",
        "published": "2026-10-23T15:22:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Golf.com",
        "title": "Ian Poulter's LIV Golf departure adds to growing list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/ian-poulters-liv-golf-departure-adds-to-growing-list",
        "published": "2026-10-23T15:39:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}