McDowell becomes latest major champion to exit LIV
Summary
Northern Ireland golfer Graeme McDowell has said he will not pursue a place on LIV Golf’s planned 2027 version, LIV 2.0. His announcement follows several other players’ departures as the league faces financial uncertainty after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing.Key Facts
- McDowell won the 2010 US Open and joined LIV Golf when it launched in 2022.
- He said on Monday that he had decided not to pursue LIV 2.0.
- McDowell’s best LIV finish was a tie for second in Virginia in June 2025.
- McDowell said he had held positive talks about returning to the DP World Tour next season.
- Jon Rahm and Louis Oosthuizen have also confirmed they are leaving LIV.
- Tom McKibbin, Tyrrell Hatton and Ian Poulter have also left the competition.
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing from LIV in April after investing more than $5 billion, according to the article.
- LIV has secured a possible $300 million in financing from BC Partners Credit as it seeks to continue with LIV 2.0.
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