DP World Tour Clarifies Position on LIV Golf Promotions
The LIV Golf Promotions event is set for January 2026, and DP World Tour players will not need to request permission to participate. Players who choose to compete are expected to avoid sanctions from the DP World Tour.
LIV Golf Q-School Details
The third edition of LIV Golf’s Q-School will take place from January 8 to 11, 2026, at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. Previously, the qualifying events were held in the Middle East.
Impact on Different Tours
The move to a U.S.-based venue means PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and Champions Tour members face sanctions if they compete, due to media rights agreements in North America. However, European players receive a more lenient approach from the DP World Tour.
A DP World Tour spokesperson told bunkered.co.uk: “As long as there is no tournament clash, members will not be required to apply for a release to play the LIV event.”
Schedule and Sanctioning Policies
Both the DP World Tour and HotelPlanner Tour have no conflicting events during the LIV Promotions week, allowing players to compete without punishment. Normally, players must apply for releases if their chosen events clash with their tour's schedule.
- LPGA recently secured a landmark deal with Golf Saudi.
- The PGA Tour has issued warnings to players considering participation in LIV Golf events.
These developments highlight the diverging stances among professional golf tours regarding LIV Golf's growing presence.
"Members are usually required to apply for release per the circuit’s conflicting events ruling if a tournament elsewhere clashes with the Tour’s calendar."
Author’s summary: The DP World Tour permits its members to compete in LIV Golf Promotions 2026 without release requests or sanctions, contrasting with stricter rules in North America due to media rights issues.