# Thomas Pieters Leaves LIV Golf for DP World Tour

> Six-time DP World Tour winner Thomas Pieters exits LIV Golf to return to European tours after LIV 2.0 deadline.
- Title: Thomas Pieters Leaves LIV Golf for DP World Tour | Shortify
- Summary: Six-time DP World Tour winner Thomas Pieters exits LIV Golf to return to European tours after LIV 2.0 deadline. Thomas Pieters, a six-time DP World Tour…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/golf-news-thomas-pieters-exits-liv-golf-as-six-time-dp-world-tour-winner-eyes-full-schedule-return
- Author: Roshni Dhawan
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:46:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: thomas pieters, liv golf, dp world tour, 4aces, liverpool, golf, sports
## Thomas Pieters exits LIV Golf
Thomas Pieters, a six-time DP World Tour winner, has left LIV Golf to return to the DP World Tour schedule after LIV 2.0 deadline.
## LIV Golf 2.0 Deadline Approaches
LIV Golf requires players to commit to LIV 2.0 by October 25, with DP World Tour closing applications on November 16.
## Pieters' Decision Timeline
Pieters joined LIV Golf in February 2023 and has no DP World Tour status, pushing him to decide quickly.
## Pieters' Reason for Leaving
Pieters said he wants to spend more time with his children and has earned over $15 million in prize money since joining LIV Golf.
## Pieters' Past Career
Pieters won six times on the DP World Tour and tried the PGA Tour in 2017 but returned to Europe after 2018.
## Pieters' LIV Golf Performance
Pieters finished 19th in 2025 and earned over $15 million in prize money since joining LIV Golf.
## Pieters' Future Plans
Pieters plans to return to European tours via Q School or a DP World Tour agreement after LIV Golf deadline.
## Other Players Leaving
Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia, David Puig, and others have also decided not to join LIV 2.0 after LIV Golf's funding uncertainty.
## Key takeaway

Thomas Pieters, a six-time DP World Tour winner, is leaving LIV Golf to focus on DP World Tour schedule after LIV 2.0 deadline.