DP World Tour to Resume LIV Golf Fines, Suspensions in 2027

The DP World Tour has begun notifying LIV Golf players that it will resume imposing fines and tournament suspensions starting in the 2027 season, effectively ending the special arrangement that allowed them to compete on both circuits this year. The move places players who are members of the European-based tour in a difficult position as they face contract decisions with the breakaway league.

The decision was first reported by The Athletic, citing anonymous sources. It follows a deal struck in February 2026 that granted conditional releases to eight players: Tyrrell Hatton, Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig, and Elvis Smylie. Those agreements allowed the golfers to fulfill their LIV Golf commitments while also competing in DP World Tour events, provided they paid outstanding fines and met additional appearance requirements. Jon Rahm later reached a similar arrangement in May.

The DP World Tour has made clear that these deals were limited to the 2026 season and would not set a precedent. According to reports, the tour is now advising players that conditional releases are "highly unlikely" to be granted for 2027. This means that if...