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DP World Tour tightens rules for LIV golfers ahead of next season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

DP World Tour tightens rules for LIV golfers ahead of next season

Summary

The DP World Tour has enforced stricter guidelines for players associated with LIV Golf for the 2027 season. After allowing certain LIV players to compete on both tours in 2026, it has now stated that these conditional releases will not continue into 2027. LIV CEO Scott O’Neil’s recent comments on enhancing LIV’s schedule have prompted this decisive action from the DP World Tour, which must now navigate an uncertain future for LIV players. As a result, golfers must choose between LIV Golf and a commitment to the DP World Tour moving forward.

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Key Details

•DP World Tour enforces stricter rules for LIV players for 2027.
•Conditional releases for LIV golfers like Jon Rahm are no longer available.
•LIV CEO Scott O’Neil's comments prompted this change in policy.
•Players must choose between LIV Golf and the DP World Tour next season.
•The situation highlights uncertainties surrounding LIV Golf's future.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — The real reason the DP World Tour is being so strict with LIV players ahead of next season

What they're saying

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The DP World Tour have drawn a line in the sand for LIV golfers. It seemed that this season, LIV players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton had reached a peace agreement with the DP World Tour.
— Yahoo Sports

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