While Bernd Wiesberger’s Future Looks Bright, Here Are Five Pros Who Suffered a Disastrous Setback from LIV Golf

The golf town is currently filled with talks of Bernd Wiesberger and his exit from the PGA Tour’s potential future accomplice, LIV Golf. While the PGA Tour’s friends-to-lovers trope remains a question mark, Wiesberger has chosen what shape his destiny will take in the coming season as he has solidified his regrouping with the DP World Tour.

However, Bernd Wiesberger is not the only golfer who has had to put their dreams of LIV Golf to rest. Many other golfers have suffered a similar fate since its inception. But not everyone has been as lucky as Wiesberger in finding an alternative as quickly.

What is life like for other golfers who bid LIV Golf goodbye?

LIV Golf has truly taken shape as a powerful giant in the golf world since its inception in 2022 and its years of rivalry and uncertain relationship with the PGA Tour. In its two years of existence, the Saudi Arabia-backed league has had to let go of some players due to business reasons. However, post-LIV life is not only devoid of big bucks but has also resulted in some hardships for these talented pros. Some of the golfers who had to let go of LIV Golf are as follows:

Laurie Canter

The 34-year-old English professional golfer has had an enriching career filled with multiple experiences playing on different tours and leagues in his years as a pro golfer. His stint at LIV Golf started with its inception. However, Canter could not make it to the 2023 season of the famous league and was laid off by LIV Golf for performance and business reasons.

However, Laurie has not bid his final goodbye to the Saudi-backed league just yet. He has filled in for many LIV pros so far. His love for LIV Golf has prevented him from starting afresh. But he has been seen at some notable events in the golf world since. His most famous feat was at The Open where he finished tied at seventeenth place.

Adrian Otaegui

The 31-year-old Spaniard has had a fantastic 2023 season. The famous pro went on to play in some major tours as well as secured some top-ten finishes along the way. Otaegui was seen in three events of LIV Golf’s inaugural season.

However, when things went southwards the famous pro returned to his DPWT roots. Recently, Adrian Otaegui ended up missing his chance to participate in his maiden Ryder Cup due to performance reasons.

Sadom Kaewkanjana

The famous Thai professional golfer is currently playing on the Asian Tour. He had to bid goodbye to LIV Golf after its first season. His best finish was in Boston when he finished tied at 13th in Boston.

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Things have not been looking up for the 25-year-old who chose to live as a Buddhist monk while he was on a mid-season break. Even after finishing in the top positions on some occasions, the famous pro has not been able to make a notable win since the LIV Golf curse was marked in his life.

Hennie Du Plessis

Du Plessis is a South African golf fame who starred in the LIV Golf inaugural season. He is currently playing on the European Tour and the Sunshine Tour. He bid LIV Golf goodbye and went back to the DP World Tour after his initial feat. In 2023, Hennie has missed six cuts, and tied for the tenth position at the BMW PGA Championship

Turk Pettit

The 25-year-old has been seen teeing it up at the Asian Tour since his departure from LIV Golf’s inaugural season. After his initial suspension from the PGA Tour after his defection, Turk Pettit is now on his way to earning a PGA Tour card. He has already achieved eligibility for PGA Tour-sanctioned events and has qualified for the first stage of the famous Q-school.

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