# Why golfers joined LIV Golf beyond money

> Former PGA Tour stars cited family time, global growth and team play for LIV Golf.
- Title: Why golfers joined LIV Golf beyond money · Nationalclubgolfer
- Summary: Former PGA Tour stars cited family time, global growth and team play for LIV Golf.
- Keywords: liv golf, golf, bryson dechambeau, talor gooch, phil mickelson, dustin johnson, lee westwood, charley hoffman, sergio garcia, golf tour, golf participation, golf team play
- Source: Nationalclubgolfer — https://nationalclubgolfer.com/tour/liv-golf/liv-golf-players-leaving
- Author: Matt Chivers
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:33:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: liv golf, golf, bryson dechambeau, talor gooch, phil mickelson, dustin johnson, lee westwood, charley hoffman, sergio garcia, golf tour, golf participation, golf team play
## The dishwasher is full
The bins aren’t out. There’s no loo roll. I want to grow the game of golf.
## Bryson DeChambeau’s vague statement
Two-time US Open champ Bryson DeChambeau released a vague statement about his professional future over the weekend, using the phrase three times.
## Nine-figure sums for LIV
Players with DeChambeau’s profile reportedly received nine-figure sums to leave the PGA Tour and DP World Tour for LIV Golf.
## Growing the game
DeChambeau and others claimed LIV Golf would grow the sport globally, but participation numbers remain unchanged.
## Golf must become global
LIV Golf promised to take golf worldwide, but the DP World Tour already operates globally with events in 20+ countries.
## Team golf appeal
LIV introduced team play with franchises and captains, which players like DeChambeau and Talor Gooch embraced.
## Family time
Players claimed LIV would allow more family time, but some left for the same reasons after joining.
## Rule disagreements
Players like Charley Hoffman and Sergio Garcia cited rule disputes as reasons to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.
## LIV Golf’s collapse
LIV Golf has plunged into bankruptcy, leaving players to reconsider their decision to join the league.
## Talor Gooch’s Ryder Cup comparison
Gooch compared LIV’s atmosphere to the Ryder Cup, saying he couldn’t imagine much difference between the two events.

> I haven’t played a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup, but I can’t imagine there’s a whole hell of a lot of difference
## Family time claims
Reed and Poulter cited more family time as reasons to join LIV Golf, but left for the same reasons after joining.
## Rule disputes
Hoffman and Garcia cited rule disputes as reasons to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.

> I can’t wait to leave this tour
## Key takeaway

LIV Golf players left the PGA Tour for family time, global expansion and team dynamics despite financial incentives.