DP World Tour bans LIV Golf players for 2027, ending their Ryder Cup eligibility

The DP World Tour will no longer grant conditional releases to golfers competing in LIV Golf for the 2027 season, effectively barring them from membership and ending their Ryder Cup eligibility. CEO Guy Kinnings stated that players must abide by tour rules and regulations rather than seeking dual involvement across both circuits. The decision forces European competitors to choose where to commit ahead of upcoming tour deadlines.

This policy shift arrives amid ongoing bankruptcy restructuring for LIV Golf following the withdrawal of Saudi Public Investment Fund backing. Several notable players, including Jon Rahm, Adrian Meronk, and David Puig, have already announced they will not participate in the proposed LIV 2.0 reboot, while Sergio Garcia terminated his contract to pursue DP World Tour and Ryder Cup opportunities.