Overview
- Louis Oosthuizen announced on Wednesday, Oct. 21 that he will leave LIV Golf and return to the DP World Tour in 2027, citing the travel demands of the proposed LIV 2.0 schedule and a need to control his playing calendar to protect his body and form.
- BC Partners has offered about $300 million to recapitalize a player‑owned LIV 2.0 but requires a defined share of player creditors to commit by a soft Oct. 25 deadline for the plan to move forward.
- Several high‑profile departures and court‑approved contract rejections have already reduced the league’s roster of committed stars, with Jon Rahm and other players securing separations that relinquish claims in exchange for rights reversion.
- The DP World Tour has said it will not allow dual membership with LIV 2.0 in 2027, forcing many European players to choose between the revamped breakaway league and established tour competition and national‑team eligibility.
- LIV filed for Chapter 11 after Saudi Arabia’s PIF cut funding, and late‑October and early‑November bankruptcy hearings and deadlines will determine whether the BC Partners deal closes or the league winds down.