# DP World Tour Seeks Leverage from LIV Golf Crisis

> DP World Tour uses LIV Golf turmoil to gain negotiating power over PGA Tour.
- Title: DP World Tour Seeks Leverage from LIV Golf Crisis | Shortify
- Summary: DP World Tour uses LIV Golf turmoil to gain negotiating power over PGA Tour. DP World Tour may leverage LIV Golf's financial instability to strengthen its…
- Keywords: dp world tour, pga tour, liv golf, brendan porath, guy kinnings, jon rahm, sergio garcia, strategic alliance, 2027 season, player transfers, sports, World
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/golf-news-don-t-get-totally-railroaded-liv-golfs-crisis-gives-dp-world-tour-a-chance-to-turn-the-tables-on-pga-tour
- Author: Sudeep Sinha
- Published: 2026-10-13T01:37:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dp world tour, pga tour, liv golf, brendan porath, guy kinnings, jon rahm, sergio garcia, strategic alliance, 2027 season, player transfers, sports
## DP World Tour and PGA Tour Alliance
The DP World Tour has been part of a strategic alliance with the PGA Tour since November 2020.
## LIV Golf Financial Turmoil
LIV Golf's financial instability and potential player departures could bring talent to the DP World Tour.
## Brendan Porath's View
Porath says the DP World Tour has some leverage but PGA Tour remains more powerful.

> i think it would be gross misrepresentation to suggest they're holding the pga tour over a barrel
## Strategic Alliance Terms
The PGA Tour increased its stake in European Tour Productions to 40% and funds prize money.
## Player Transfer Deadline
Players must choose between DP World Tour and LIV Golf by the end of May for 2027 season.
## LIV Golf's Player Moves
Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf, while Sergio Garcia received a release through bankruptcy court.
## Key takeaway

DP World Tour may leverage LIV Golf's financial instability to strengthen its position in the PGA Tour alliance.