LIV Golf is in shambles, and another one has bitten the dust.

Sergio Garcia said on social media that he will be playing in the DP World Tour, formerly the European Tour, and is "keeping my options open for a return to the PGA Tour."

The DP World Tour announced earlier this month that it was no longer allowing LIV players to participate in its tournaments.

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"This tour has been a huge part of my career from the very beginning, and I’m proud to call it home again," Garcia said in his statement.

The 2017 Masters winner also said it is a "goal" to play for Team Europe in the Ryder Cup in Ireland — European golfers must be a member of the DP World Tour in order to be eligible. Thus, with the DP World Tour's new stipulations, Garcia's already-slim chances were essentially put to zero.

Garcia last played in the Ryder Cup in 2021, several months before jumping to LIV. He has won six times in his 10 appearances.

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, both Team Europe staples, have already said they are leaving LIV Golf. Louis Oosthuizen is also leaving, and Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed departed months ago.

The PIF halted funding in April to redirect money toward domestic projects and manage financial pressures from the regional war with Iran. Following the decision, PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan resigned from LIV’s board.

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LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey last month. Between 2021 and 2026, LIV spent an estimated $5 billion to $8 billion. Bankruptcy filings show the league owes millions of dollars in unpaid compensation to top players, including Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson and Cam Smith.

The league’s future depends on a proposed restructuring plan called "LIV 2.0," but Rahm said the terms of "2.0" are "unacceptable" and he won't be participating in it. Rahm and Hatton were perhaps the two biggest LIV names to play in DP World Tour events.

Under the proposal, London-based private equity firm BC Partners, which has financial ties to player agency GSE Worldwide, would fund a 2027 relaunch. The plan would also give the players majority ownership of the league.

LIV has laid off most of its operational staff, left event contractors waiting for payment and faces a lawsuit from the Premier Golf League alleging breach of confidence and conspiracy.

Shortly after the PIF pulled its funding, LIV CEO Scott O'Neil said the LIV calendar would not be altered, but that did not occur. The league's originally-scheduled championship weekend was cancelled, forcing it to be played a week earlier.

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OutKick's Alejandro Avila contributed to this report.

The Spaniard’s decision comes amid growing uncertainty over LIV Golf’s future, with several high-profile names already preparing for life beyond the breakaway circuit

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The Spaniard’s decision comes amid growing uncertainty over LIV Golf’s future, with several high-profile names already preparing for life beyond the breakaway circuit

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Ya lo había insinuado en el pasado Open de España y este jueves lo ha confirmado de manera oficial. Sergio García no jugará LIV 2.0, la nueva y descafeinada versión de la Liga saudí de golf, si es que esta llega a cobrar vida debido a sus problemas de financiación. “La próxima temporada jugaré en el DP World Tour. Este circuito ha sido una parte muy importante de mi carrera desde el principio y estoy orgulloso de volver a llamarlo casa”, ha expresado el golfista castellonense de 46 años en un comunicado.

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Austin Smotherman earned his first win on the PGA Tour in early October at the Bank of Utah Championship, checking the box of fulfilling a lifelong dream. He needed all of 22 days to get back into the winner's circle at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Earning two wins in consecutive starts is not only career-changing, but it also brings new goals to the forefront, and the 32-year-old is by no means keeping the top one on his list a secret.

With his two wins this fall, Smotherman has earned a spot on the PGA Tour's Championship Series debuting in 2028, exemptions into the 2027 PGA Championship and 2027 U.S. Open, and a touch more than $1.1 million. He also moved to No. 54 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), and now, moving up at least four spots and inside the Top 50 by year's end has understandably become the focus.

"No doubt, no doubt," Smotherman began when asked if getting inside the Top 50 was now the top priority. "Everything for next year is already pretty firm as far as where things are going to be, but I still have majors that need to be put on the schedule. That’s the one thing that’s really shifted."

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Players inside the Top 50 in the final edition of the world rankings in 2026 earn a spot in next year's Masters. Smotherman's lone major championship start in his career is a missed cut at the 2026 PGA Championship.

"That’s why we wanted to go play Bermuda," Smotherman explained. "I got asked that question a lot last week, and my caddie did as well. From Monday through Friday, people were asking, 'What are you doing here? Why do you want to go to Bermuda? Why do you want to do this?'

"My wife and I talked about it, and she’s got things handled at home. We’re in a good routine, and I didn’t go to Japan, so I got that extra week off. That’s what we were playing for. I’m going to play Austin and the RSM Classic to try to move inside the top 50.

"If we’re 51st, we’re 51st. It’s not necessarily the end of the cutoff, because there are still other ways to get in and a little bit of time left, but having that certainty before taking time off would be nice."

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Nice would be an understatement. Knowing a letter from Augusta National is on the way to your mailbox for next April's event before the calendar flips to 2027 would not only come with a sense of relief, but be a dream come true, which is a feeling Smotherman has managed to achieve on quite a consistent basis this fall.

Smotherman, a former standout at SMU, defeated Seamus Power in a three-hole playoff in what was among the more unique finishes seen on the PGA Tour in quite some time.

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Due to extreme winds ahead of the final round, the event was officially cut to just 54 holes, but with Smotherman and Power tied atop the leaderboard, the pair dueled it out on the tricky Par 3 16th hole on Monday morning until Smotherman's third consecutive par was enough to get the job done.

Smotherman will enjoy the dad life at home in Dallas over the next couple of weeks while gearing up for his next start at the Austin Championship beginning on Nov. 12.

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Liberado desde hacía unas semanas vía judicial de sus obligaciones contractuales con el circuito LIV, el futuro de Sergio García (El Borriol, 1980) era una incógnita. Ya no lo es. El propio golfista anunciaba este jueves que el año que viene disputará el calendario completo en el DP World Tour, su antigua casa.

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Logan Reilly and Preston Stout both shot 65 at the East Lake Cup, breaking Scottie Scheffler's decade-old record as Auburn and Oklahoma State advanced to the men's final.

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Minthis has announced a €6 million investment in improvements to its golf course and clubhouse in Paphos, aiming to enhance playing conditions, improve water management and upgrade facilities for members, guests and visitors.

The programme includes a completely redesigned irrigation system, extensive bunker renovations and a series of clubhouse enhancements, marking the next stage in the development of the award-winning golf and lifestyle destination.

The investment reflects Minthis’ commitment to upgrading its facilities and infrastructure while preserving the resort’s natural environment, character and heritage.

At the centre of the project is a redesigned irrigation system, designed by Irritech and installed by Pro Golf Group, which has been engineered to provide comprehensive coverage across the golf course.

The new system will give the agronomy team greater precision and control over water application, while substantially reducing the time needed to complete irrigation and minimising disruption to play.

For golfers, the improvements are expected to support more consistent playing conditions and healthier turf, while allowing the team responsible for course maintenance to manage one of the most important aspects of golf course upkeep more effectively.

The upgrade also supports Minthis’ focus on responsible water management, which forms part of the resort’s broader sustainability approach.

The irrigation infrastructure incorporates the latest Toro technology, including Infinity sprinklers, which allow water to be applied more precisely according to the needs of different areas of the course.

The system is expected to deliver more consistent turf conditions, greater efficiency and improved control across the golf course.

It also includes a Grundfos acid injection system, which will provide greater control over the pH of irrigation water and help create favourable growing conditions for the turf.

Together, the technologies represent a significant upgrade to the infrastructure supporting the course.

Alongside the irrigation work, Minthis is carrying out extensive bunker renovations, incorporating a modern capillary concrete liner system.

The system is designed to improve drainage, stability and consistency, helping bunkers perform more reliably throughout the year and providing golfers with a more consistent playing experience.

The investment will also extend to the Minthis Clubhouse, with the main phase of improvements scheduled to begin in January 2027 and continue until June 2027.

Planned enhancements include a new Sports Bar, improvements to the clubhouse restaurant, a larger and more prominent Pro Shop with an expanded retail offering, and a new Caddy Master area.

The changes are intended to create a more vibrant and welcoming clubhouse, extending the golfing experience beyond the course itself.

The latest investment follows the introduction of the TrackMan Range earlier in 2026, which added new features to the resort’s practice and training facilities.

Together, the projects form part of Minthis’ broader strategy to develop its golf and resort offering and strengthen its position as a world-class golfing and lifestyle destination.

“This investment represents an important milestone in the continued evolution of Minthis,” Managing Director of Minthis Demetris Ashiotis said.

“We are investing not only in the visible elements of the golf experience, but also in the infrastructure and technology that support the course for the long term,” he added.

“Our goal is to continually raise the standard of Minthis while remaining true to the character, heritage and natural setting that make the resort so unique,” Ashiotis continued.

Finally, the company said that “the combination of advanced irrigation technology, smarter water management, upgraded bunkers and enhanced clubhouse facilities will create a more complete and contemporary golf environment, supporting the long-term quality and sustainability of the Minthis experience”.

A number of high-profile players have walked away ahead of the proposed LIV Golf 2.0 relaunch

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He has achieved twelve European Tour titles and three PGA Tour victories.

On Friday, English golfer Ian Poulter announced his departure from LIV Golf and confirmed he will not participate in the new project being considered after the withdrawal of Saudi funding that had supported the tour since its inception in 2022.

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Poulter joins other players who have also opted not to participate in the so-called new phase of the competition, including Jon Rahm, David Puig, Bubba Watson, and Louis Oosthuizen.

The Briton explained that the decision was made after discussing it with his family and team, particularly valuing the “possibility of reducing” travel and dedicating more time to his personal life.

Poulter leaves behind a distinguished career in international golf, with twelve European Tour titles and three PGA Tour victories. However, he shared his interest in competing more frequently in senior tournaments.

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He plans to enhance his activity on social media and digital platforms, especially through his YouTube channel, where he shares golf-related content. The player will also dedicate time to supporting his son Luke Poulter, who is taking his first steps on the competitive circuit.

The player stated that, despite the controversy surrounding LIV Golf since its inception, he is proud to have been part of the project and to have competed with the Majesticks team.

In his message, he highlighted the numerous changes professional golf has undergone in recent years and expressed his conviction that these transformations can open new opportunities for players and organizers.

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