Tyrrell Hatton will leave LIV Golf ahead of its planned 2027 relaunch, adding to a wave of departures that threatens the league’s ability to retain key funding. Hatton’s next move points toward the DP World Tour, though his route back to the PGA Tour remains uncertain.

By the Numbers
  • LIV’s 2027 schedule is set to include 10 events: 5 in the U.S. and 5 abroad.
  • The league needs player commitments to retain a $300 million initial investment from BC Partners Credit; the deadline is Sunday.
  • Hatton, 35, is ranked No. 26 in the world and finished in the top 10 in 2 majors last season.
Yes, But

Hatton could compete on the DP World Tour, but the tour says LIV players will no longer be eligible to play there, potentially jeopardizing Ryder Cup eligibility. He would also remain suspended from the PGA Tour, though strong DP World Tour finishes may offer a path back; how many PGA Tour cards will be available is unclear.

State of Play
  • Several prominent players, including Jon Rahm, Louis Oosthuizen and Thomas Pieters, have also declined to join LIV 2.0.
  • A bankruptcy judge approved LIV’s request to reject 19 player contracts, allowing those players to pursue other options or negotiate new deals.
  • Hatton is expected to play in Abu Dhabi, where Rahm is also scheduled to compete.
What’s Next

LIV’s Sunday commitment deadline will offer an early test of whether it can retain enough star power and secure its planned funding. Hatton and Rahm are slated to play the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship Nov. 5-8, ahead of the DP World Tour Championship Nov. 12-15.

Bottom Line

Hatton’s exit deepens LIV’s roster and funding challenges, while his next season will test whether the DP World Tour can provide a viable bridge back to elite competition.