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Laurie Canter Becomes First Ex-LIV Golfer to Regain PGA Tour Card via Race to Dubai

He secured eligibility through DP World Tour results under the Race to Dubai mechanism.

May 16, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Laurie Canter hits his second shot on the tenth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Canter clinched a 2026 PGA Tour card by finishing among the top 10 non‑exempt players in the season-ending Race to Dubai on Sunday.
  • He placed second in the PGA Tour eligibility rankings behind Marco Penge, who also earned promotion.
  • He climbed back to approximately world No. 42 with a solo third in Dubai and a March victory in Bahrain, building on last year’s European Open win.
  • A late surge sealed the move, including a T2 at the Genesis Championship in Korea and T23 and T3 finishes in DP World Tour playoff events.
  • His pathway opened after his LIV tenure ended as a founding Cleeks GC member who was replaced by Anthony Kim in 2024, triggering a required waiting period before PGA eligibility.