DP World Tour to Deny 2027 Membership to LIV Players

The DP World Tour says it will not grant 2027 membership to golfers who intend to compete in LIV Golf’s planned new iteration, requiring players to choose between the circuits. The position, outlined by chief executive Guy Kinnings in remarks reported by BBC Sport, could affect players’ eligibility to represent Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup. Kinnings said members must comply with the Tour’s rules and regulations and that players unwilling to do so should not seek membership. The Tour’s membership application deadline is November 16, 2026. Applicants are expected to disclose which tours they intend to play, according to reports; the Tour has also been reported as able to terminate membership if a player’s disclosure proves false. DP World Tour membership is required to represent Europe at the Ryder Cup, scheduled for September 17-19, 2027, at Adare Manor in Ireland. The reported policy therefore puts players seeking both Tour membership and a place on Europe’s team in a position to decide whether to join LIV Golf 2.0. No separate Ryder Cup ban has been announced in the supplied information; the potential effect follows from the membership requirement.