Summary
Luis Masaveu has returned to the LIV Golf Fireballs GC team, even though he finished last season in the league's "Drop Zone," which is meant for relegated players. This move raises questions about LIV Golf's relegation rules, as it previously stated relegated players could only come back through certain pathways.
Key Facts
- Luis Masaveu rejoined LIV Golf’s Fireballs GC team after being in the "Drop Zone" last season.
- The "Drop Zone" is meant for players who are relegated from the league.
- LIV Golf had announced that relegated players could return only through LIV Promotions or the Asian Tour’s International Series.
- Past seasons allowed captains to bypass the relegation rule, re-signing some relegated players.
- Masaveu did not finish the season as an active player, as he was on the reserve list and replaced by Josele Ballester.
- LIV Golf announced stricter relegation rules for the 2025 season to prevent exceptions.
- Flushing It, a golf media outlet, criticized the decision to re-sign Masaveu, highlighting a perceived inconsistency.
- During his rookie season, Masaveu competed in nine events and finished 52nd in the standings.
