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In the years immediately after LIV Golf launched in 2022, then-CEO Greg Norman drew top-tier talent away from the PGA Tour, securing major champions and star players such as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith.
Following the circuit's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in early September, however, several prominent players have decided against remaining for the proposed "LIV Golf 2.0" era.
Although the league was originally constructed around these key figures, a number of its biggest stars have now officially notified management of their intention to leave.
As the tour targets a 10-tournament slate for 2027, it will have to move forward without several of its premier stars.
With LIV Golf's bankruptcy case underway, the exodus of stars has begun in earnest. In early October, a legal hearing revealed that former Fireballs captain Sergio Garcia's LIV Golf contract had been terminated. The 2017 Masters champion announced his return to the DP World Tour, aiming to ultimately rejoin the PGA Tour. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stated that the Returning Member Program will not be reopened. Following his announcement, Garcia faced criticism from European Tour star Eddie Pepperell, who referenced Garcia's past tournament behavior and recalled his eager departure in 2022
In what represents the most severe setback for the breakaway circuit, Jon Rahm revealed that he will not return for LIV Golf 2.0. Rahm’s legal counsel informed a New Jersey judge that he had evaluated LIV’s proposal and had "no interest" in participating in the restructured circuit. A separation agreement was finalized, and under the terms of the settlement, Rahm agreed to relinquish all monetary and financial claims against the troubled league in exchange for regaining the full, exclusive rights to his name, image, likeness, and associated trademarks.
“I don’t see myself playing in the LIV 2.0," David Puig told reporters at the Spanish Open. "It’s a decision I’ve made. I hope to play the European Tour next year, which I really enjoy, with a fuller schedule.” Former Arizona State standout amateur turned professional upon joining LIV to compete in the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Chicago. The 24-year-old was named the league's Breakout Star of the Year in 2025, the same year he secured a victory at the BMW Australian PGA Championship.
Louis Oosthuizen declared on Oct. 21 that he will depart LIV Golf to rejoin the DP World Tour for the 2027 season. Reflecting on his time with the league, Oosthuizen described joining LIV as "one of the best decisions of my life," though he noted it is now time to move on to his "next chapter." The 44-year-old was captain of the all-South African Southern Guards GC team since the breakaway circuit's inception in June 2022, and he's an 11-time DP World Tour winner.
50-year-old Ryder Cup icon Ian Poulter shared on social media on Oct. 23 that he chose not to continue with LIV 2.0. Calling it a "tough decision," Poulter explained that he aims to reduce international travel, compete in senior tournaments, expand his YouTube golf channel, and support his son Luke, who recently won the Walker Cup with GB&I, as he turns professional. Poulter co-captained Majesticks GC alongside Lee Westwood and stood as one of LIV Golf's inaugural signees in June 2023.
The 2025 Ryder Cup star joined his teammate Rahm, and posted a brief announcement on social media to announce he was leaving. The 35-year-old Englishman, a nine-time winner across the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, announced his departure from LIV 2.0 alongside Poulter. He is expected to return to playing full-time on the European circuit, aiming to regain his PGA Tour card. His three seasons with LIV proved highly lucrative, yielding earnings reported at over $100 million.
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