Thomas Detry faces doubts after LIV Golf decision ahead of Ryder Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Thomas Detry's move to LIV Golf has raised concerns among analysts, particularly Smylie Kaufman, who suggests that Detry may have made a poor decision given his previous success on the PGA Tour. After winning the WM Phoenix Open earlier this year, he was viewed as a contender for Europe's Ryder Cup team. Currently, Detry ranks sixth in the individual standings on LIV Golf, while his team, 4Aces, leads in team standings. The uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future, especially after a recent agreement between the Asian Tour, PGA Tour, and DP World Tour, makes his decision more contentious. Detry has cited family reasons for his transition but would have to contend with starting from a lower position if LIV's viability declines.
- •Thomas Detry joined LIV Golf and has performed well, ranking sixth individually.
- •He was viewed as a potential candidate for Europe's Ryder Cup team.
- •Recent organizational changes in golf raise questions about LIV Golf's future.
- •Smylie Kaufman suggests Detry may regret his decision to join LIV.
- •Detry cited family stability as a key reason for his move.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Detry claimed to have made the biggest mistake of any golfer who joined LIV Golf
"Smylie Kaufman believes that Thomas Detry may have made the worst decision of any player who opted to join LIV Golf due to the position he had got himself into on the PGA Tour. Detry was arguably the biggest signing LIV Golf managed to make ahead of the 2026 season, with the Belgian joining Thomas Pieters as part of 4Aces.
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