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Graeme McDowell Follows Jon Rahm And Tyrrell Hatton By Quitting LIV Golf

The 2010 US Open champion has confirmed he will not be signing up to the new version of the LIV Golf League should it take place in 2027…

By Jonny Leighfield · Golf Monthly

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:15 PM

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Graeme McDowell confirmed he will not be joining the new version of LIV Golf.
McDowell joined the breakaway league in May 2022 and played for Cleeks, Smash, and OKGC.
His exit follows Saudi PIF's departure from the circuit as new creditors BC Partners reshape the league.

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Former US Open champion Graeme McDowell has announced he will not join the restructured LIV Golf League for 2027. The 47-year-old Northern Irishman, who originally joined the circuit in May 2022, released a statement confirming he decided not to pursue "LIV 2.0" following four years on the tour.

His departure comes amid major leadership changes as Saudi PIF exits the league and new creditors BC Partners take over. McDowell did not confirm if he plans to return to the DP World Tour, where players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton intend to resume their careers.

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