Niemann and Ancer Will Leave LIV Golf for 2027
The professional golfers intend to depart the LIV Golf circuit ahead of the upcoming 2027 season.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Golf
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Joaquin Niemann and Abraham Ancer are set to leave LIV Golf before the league launches its 2027 season. Both players are expected to move to the DP World Tour for the following year.
Why it matters
Niemann is currently seeking clarity on the total compensation owed to him by LIV Golf before his departure. This transition highlights shifting player loyalty as the deadline for 2027 commitments approaches.
Joaquin Niemann is a nine-time LIV Golf winner, while the upcoming 2027 league schedule is set to include 10 worldwide events. BC Partners is providing up to $300 million in funding for the circuit.
The players
Joaquin Niemann
He is a professional golfer and a nine-time winner on the LIV Golf circuit.
Abraham Ancer
He is a professional golfer who played on the LIV Golf tour before his contract expired.
LIV Golf
This is a professional golf organization that is currently receiving $300 million in funding from BC Partners.
DP World Tour
This is a global professional golf tour based in Wentworth that is expected to offer starts to former LIV players.
The details
Players have until October 25, 2026, to decide whether to commit to the 2027 season, with signees gaining partial ownership of the circuit. While Niemann and Ancer prepare to leave, others like Richard Bland and Cameron Tringale have committed to the league, while Jon Rahm, Adrian Meronk, and David Puig have confirmed their departures.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: Deadline for players to commit to LIV 2027.
Late-November 2026: Start of the new DP World Tour term.
2027: Launch of the new LIV Golf League.
Season Trajectory
These player departures signify a major shift in the competitive balance of professional golf as talent shifts between established and emerging circuits. This movement reflects broader uncertainty in the sport as the DP World Tour prepares to integrate former LIV competitors.
The transition of these players means they will likely join the DP World Tour starting in late-November 2026. Fantasy golf participants should adjust their long-term rosters to reflect the departure of these athletes from the LIV Golf tournament schedule.
The takeaway
Professional golfers are evaluating their future league commitments as LIV Golf enters a new ownership model in 2027. Investors and fans should watch for finalized roster announcements following the October deadline.
What happens next
Players must submit their final commitments to the LIV Golf league by Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Further reading
For more context on the shifting landscape of professional golf, visit the Golf section.
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