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European tour bars LIV Golf signings from membership

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

European tour bars LIV Golf signings from membership

Summary

The European tour has issued a firm warning to professional golfers considering joining the new version of LIV Golf. Guy Kinnings, CEO of the European tour, stated that players who choose to sign with LIV will not be permitted to hold membership on the European tour. Previously, members could retain their status by paying fines for conflicting events, a policy that has now shifted dramatically. Players have until October 25 to decide their allegiance, which could significantly influence the future of the LIV circuit as it seeks to recover from financial struggles. Players like Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia, and David Puig are navigating these decisions amid uncertainties regarding their competitive futures.

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•Players must choose between LIV Golf and European tour membership.
•Past policies allowed LIV players to retain European memberships for fines.
•LIV Golf's future hinges on player decisions by October 25.
•Membership is required to participate in the Ryder Cup next September.
•Ongoing negotiations for a partnership between the European tour and PGA Tour.

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3:42 PMYahoo Sports — European tour says anyone signing with LIV Golf need not apply to play both circuits

What they're saying

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The European tour has delivered an ultimatum to players contemplating the new version of LIV Golf, saying anyone who joins will not be allowed to be European tour members.“Players need to make a choice,” Guy Kinnings, CEO of the European tour, said in a statement Monday first reported by the BBC.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FERGUSON

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