DP World Tour Grants Releases to Eight LIV Players for 2026

The DP World Tour announced on Saturday that eight of its members who compete on LIV Golf have been granted conditional releases, allowing them to participate in conflicting tournaments on the Saudi-backed circuit during the 2026 season without facing further disciplinary action. Notably absent from the list was Jon Rahm, the two-time major champion whose ongoing appeal against substantial fines could jeopardize his eligibility for future Ryder Cup events.

The players receiving the releases are Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig, and Elvis Smylie. In exchange for the dispensation, each agreed to pay all outstanding fines accrued for breaching tour regulations by playing in unsanctioned LIV events, participate in a specified number of additional DP World Tour tournaments, engage in required media activities and promotions, and withdraw any pending appeals. The tour stated that these conditions "will provide additional value to the DP World Tour and benefit to the entire membership." As long as the players fulfill their obligations, they will retain their membership status through 2026.