Poulter Announces Parting of Ways with LIV
Poulter cited family time and senior golf as LIV faces a 25 October player-commitment deadline.
- On Friday, Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter announced he will not participate in LIV 2.0, ending his involvement with the breakaway league he helped establish in 2022. The 50-year-old Englishman cited a desire to reduce international travel and spend more time with family.
- LIV Golf is attempting to relaunch in 2027 as LIV 2.0 after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew support following four years of funding. The league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, requiring all existing players to re-sign on new terms.
- Poulter's exit arrives ahead of the October 25 deadline for player commitments, representing a major loss for the struggling league. Former Open champion Louis Oosthuizen also recently announced he is leaving the tour, joining a growing wave of departures.
- Now eligible for senior golf after turning 50, Poulter plans to pursue senior events and develop The Postman YouTube channel. He stated the opportunity to spend more time supporting his sons was "a major factor" in his decision.
- The DP World Tour confirmed that any player signing with the new-look LIV will be ineligible for Ryder Cup contention. Poulter, a five-time Ryder Cup winner for Europe, shifts focus after an accomplished career representing his continent seven times.
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The Independent (US)Ian Poulter quits LIV Golf as exodus continues
The Englishman said he wanted to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests
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