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LIV Golf Ends Fine Coverage, Forcing Players to Pay DP World Tour Penalties

The league will stop paying DP World Tour penalties after 2025, requiring golfers to fund their own fines to maintain European Tour status.

LIV Golf logo is seen on the 18th hole on day one of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 25, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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Overview

  • LIV Golf has notified players it will no longer cover DP World Tour fines after the current season.
  • Since 2022, LIV has paid roughly £15 million in sanctions with an additional £8 million to £10 million potentially outstanding if appeals fail.
  • Appeals by Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton against their fines have been scheduled after next month’s Ryder Cup, preserving their eligibility for the 2025 event at Bethpage Black.
  • Without LIV’s backing, players could face penalties exceeding £1 million per season to retain DP World Tour membership and Ryder Cup qualification.
  • The policy shift deepens the split between LIV and the DP World Tour and raises concerns over Europe’s squad depth ahead of the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland.