# Tour winner defends LIV pros' return path

> Erik van Rooyen insists ex-LIV Golf players must return to Q-school to regain PGA Tour cards.
- Title: Tour winner defends LIV pros' return path · Golf | Shortify
- Summary: Erik van Rooyen insists ex-LIV Golf players must return to Q-school to regain PGA Tour cards.
- Keywords: erik van rooyen, liv golf, pga tour, q-school, austin championship, tour cards, Golf
- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/news/tour-winner-defends-harsh-criticism-of-liv-pros
- Published: 2026-11-13T10:26:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: erik van rooyen, liv golf, pga tour, q-school, austin championship, tour cards, sports
## Erik van Rooyen's stance on LIV pros
Two-time PGA Tour winner Erik van Rooyen is fighting to keep his PGA Tour card at this week’s Austin Championship.
## LIV Golf's collapse and return path
Former LIV Golf pros must pay a penalty and likely serve a one-year suspension before returning to the PGA Tour.
## Van Rooyen's Q-school demand
Van Rooyen argues ex-LIV pros should be forced to 'go back to Q-school' to regain PGA Tour status.

> go back to Q-school
## Van Rooyen's press conference
Van Rooyen doubled down on his criticism during a post-round press conference at the Austin Championship.
## Van Rooyen's exemption for stars
Van Rooyen says major-winning stars like Jon Rahm should be exempt from returning to Q-school.

> Jon Rahm has no reason to go back to Q-school
## Van Rooyen's personal stance
Van Rooyen claims he has nothing personal against LIV players but insists they should follow the rules.

> nothing personal at all
## Key takeaway

Two-time PGA Tour winner Erik van Rooyen says former LIV Golf players should go back to Q-school to regain Tour status.