Overview
- Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie received conditional permission to play LIV events in 2026.
- Each player accepted terms requiring full payment of outstanding fines, withdrawal of all appeals, and participation in additional DP World Tour events plus media and promotional duties.
- The DP World Tour stressed the releases cover only 2026, are not precedent‑setting, and disciplinary action will continue for members entering conflicting events without a release.
- Jon Rahm declined the offer and will pursue an appeal, with reported fines around £2.5 million (about $3 million) placing his membership and Ryder Cup eligibility at risk if unpaid.
- Players such as Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell were not offered deals because they are no longer members, as LIV’s previous fine indemnity ended after 2025.