# LIV Golf Exit Could Threaten Europe's Ryder Cup Team

> LIV Golf players may return to DP World Tour to secure Ryder Cup spots after Saudi funding ends.
- Title: LIV Golf Exit Could Threaten Europe's Ryder Cup Team
- Summary: LIV Golf players may return to DP World Tour to secure Ryder Cup spots after Saudi funding ends. LIV Golf players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton could…
- Keywords: liv golf, dp world tour, ryder cup, jon rahm, tyrrell hatton, adrian meronk, thomas detry, victor perez, sergio garcia, european tour, pga tour, race to dubai
- Source: Nationalclubgolfer — https://nationalclubgolfer.com/tour/ryder-cup/liv-golfers-at-the-ryder-cup
- Author: Matt Chivers
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:30:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liv golf, dp world tour, ryder cup, jon rahm, tyrrell hatton, adrian meronk, thomas detry, victor perez, sergio garcia, european tour, pga tour, race to dubai
## LIV Golf Players Face Tour Choice
Players who want to stay with LIV in 2027 will not be allowed DP World Tour membership.
## Key European LIV Players
Tyrrell Hatton, Adrian Meronk, Thomas Detry and Victor Perez still hold dual LIV and DP World Tour memberships.
## Jon Rahm's LIV Exit
Jon Rahm is expected to leave LIV Golf after joining the breakaway circuit in 2024.
## Saudi Funding Ends
Saudi Public Investment Fund stopped bankrolling LIV Golf in April 2024.
## LIV Bankruptcy Filed
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy after Saudi funding ended.
## Rahm and Hatton's Sanctions
Rahm and Hatton faced fines and suspensions but settled with conditional release agreements.
## Ryder Cup 2025 Qualification
Rahm and Hatton played enough events to keep DP World Tour status for 2025 Ryder Cup.
## 2027 Ryder Cup Race
Players from LIV could return to DP World Tour to earn Ryder Cup spots in 2027.
## David Howell's View
David Howell says LIV players could qualify for Ryder Cup with strong performances.
## Ryder Cup Team Changes
Luke Donald may adjust his team with new LIV players returning to DP World Tour.
## LIV Players Returning
Recent Alfred Dunhill Links Champion Meronk is said to be leaving LIV to return to DP World Tour.
## Sergio Garcia's Path
Sergio Garcia could also return to DP World Tour after LIV Golf.
## DP World Tour Membership Update
DP World Tour updates membership after November event to determine LIV players returning.
## LIV's Future Uncertain
LIV Golf may continue as a competitor despite bankruptcy filing.
## Key takeaway

LIV Golf players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton could rejoin DP World Tour to qualify for 2027 Ryder Cup after Saudi funding stops.