Laurie Canter Joins LIV Golf's Majesticks GC for 2026

Laurie Canter, a 36-year-old English golfer, has declined a PGA Tour membership for 2026 and instead signed with LIV Golf's Majesticks GC team, the league announced on Monday. The move marks his return to the Saudi-funded circuit after a successful stint on the DP World Tour, where he finished seventh in the season-long Race to Dubai standings, earning him eligibility for the U.S.-based tour.

Canter's decision forgoes the PGA Tour card he secured through his strong performance on the European circuit, opening the spot for fellow Englishman Daniel Brown, who placed next in the rankings. By joining LIV Golf, Canter faces suspension from the PGA Tour, a rule that has applied to players aligning with the rival league. He replaces Henrik Stenson, who was relegated from Majesticks GC after the team finished 12th out of 13 in the 2025 individual standings.

The all-English lineup for Majesticks GC now includes co-captains Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood, along with Sam Horsfield, as the team prepares for the 2026 season starting in February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Canter previously competed in LIV Golf from 2022 to 2024, initially as a member of Cleeks GC in the inaugural season, where he...