Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton posted on Instagram they’re out, confirming the player exodus from LIV Golf is picking up serious speed, with a Sunday deadline looming that could see even more guys bail before LIV 2.0 even gets off the ground. The list of players bailing from LIV Golf just keeps getting longer, seemingly increasing by the day.
LIV Golf’s New Look: Who’s Sticking Around?
It’s one thing to see Louis Oosthuizen make his exit, but now you add Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton to the list, and you start to wonder what LIV Golf is going to look like. Jon Rahm, a former world No. 1, and Sergio Garcia already said their goodbyes earlier. This all happens as LIV Golf is trying to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, getting a $300 million pledge from BC Partners Credit. The word is that this new version, LIV 2.0, won’t even be using Saudi money anymore. It’s a whole new ballgame, or at least it’s trying to be.
Poulter and Hatton Drop the Mic on Instagram
Both Poulter and Hatton hit up Instagram on Friday to confirm they are officially out for LIV 2.0. Hatton’s message was brief but to the point, saying, “I am excited for what the next chapter of my career holds.” Clear as day, the Englishman is gone. This isn’t some rookie leaving, either. Hatton’s been a force, playing on the last four Ryder Cup teams. He snagged two wins on the European tour and two more on LIV since making the jump in 2024 to join Rahm’s Legions XIII team. Then there’s Ian Poulter, at 50 years old, a legend with 14 wins across six tours worldwide. We all know him for his Ryder Cup heroics, especially that insane comeback he led for Europe at Medinah in 2012. Talk about clutch!
With that Sunday deadline looming, you gotta wonder who else is gonna jump ship. What’s left of LIV Golf’s future without these big names, especially as it tries to rebuild with new money and a new identity? It’s gonna be a wild ride to see who’s still standing when the dust settles.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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