If you need a sign that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are still rivals, here you go
LIV Golf announced its Promotions event will take place at Florida’s Black Diamond Resort from January 8 to 11. The top two finishers in this event will gain LIV membership for 2026, aiming to attract PGA Tour players by hosting it in the United States.
However, this choice creates conflicts for PGA Tour members. The PGA Tour confirmed it will not grant releases for players to participate in the LIV Golf Promotions event.
PGA Tour’s Position on LIV Event
A PGA Tour spokesperson explained that because the LIV event is held in North America, it is classified as an unauthorized event under PGA Tour rules.
“Any tour member who competes in it is subject to disciplinary action.”
Moreover, the regulations also apply to non-PGA Tour members. Any player not currently on the PGA Tour who participates faces a one-year ban from all PGA Tour-sanctioned events, including Monday qualifiers and sponsor’s exemptions.
Implications for Players
- PGA Tour members risk disciplinary measures if they compete in the LIV event.
- Non-members risk a one-year suspension from PGA Tour activities.
This announcement followed LIV Golf’s reveal of the third edition of their Promotions event, underscoring ongoing tensions between the two organizations.
“Because the LIV event is being played in North America, under PGA Tour regulations it is defined as an unauthorized event.”
Players must carefully consider the consequences before committing to the LIV event in Florida.
Author's summary: The PGA Tour strictly enforces rules banning members and new players from participating in the Florida-based LIV Golf Promotions event, reinforcing the ongoing rivalry between the two golf organizations.