LIV Golf Relegation: 6 Players Forced Out, Including Captain Ian Poulter

The LIV Golf regular season concludes with six players being relegated from the league, including captain Ian Poulter. The standings feature three zones: Lock Zone (top 24), Open Zone (25-48), and Relegation (49+). Players finishing 49th or lower face relegation unless they win the International Series or qualify via promotions. Key stories include Henrik Stenson’s last-minute birdie failure, Andy Ogletree’s missed final hole, Mito Pereira’s exit, Yubin Jang’s struggles, Anthony Kim’s lack of points, and Frederik Kjettrup’s no-points season. The drama highlights LIV Golf’s competitive dynamics and player transitions.

Imagine being on top of your game one moment and then in the blink of an eye finding yourself relegated from the league. This harsh reality is exactly what six LIV golf players faced on Sunday, including a team captain, marking the end of their journey in the league for now. The LIV golf regular season has come to a close and with it the fate of several golfers has been sealed. But here’s where it gets interesting. The league’s unique structure featuring three zones, lock zone, open zone, and relegation, determines which players get to stay and which are shown the door. The top 24 players in the seasonl long standings secure their spots for next year. With the final standings decided after the LIV Golf Indianapolis event, those who finish between 25th and 48th place are in the open zone, meaning they can stay in the league, but aren’t guaranteed a spot on their current team if their contract is up for renewal. And this is the part most people miss. Players who finish 49th or lower in the point standings after Indianapolis are relegated from the league, but they do have a chance to redeem themselves by winning the International Series or through LIIV golf promotions. In a stunning turn of events, Ian Palter managed to save himself from relegation by birdieing four of his last five holes, but in doing so, he inadvertently knocked out his fellow teammate and captain. So, who are the six unfortunate live golfers who found themselves relegated from the league after the LIV Golf Indianapolis 2025 event? Let’s take a closer look. First, there’s Henrik Stenson, the 2016 Open Champion and co- captain of the Majestics, who needed a birdie on the 18th hole to avoid relegation, but came up short. Ironically, his teammate Ian Poulter’s impressive comeback led to Stenson’s relegation. Then there’s Andy Ogalry, who also needed a birdie on the final hole to avoid the chop, but couldn’t quite pull it off. Mito Pereira, despite his Torque teammates celebrating a win at Live Golf Indianapolis, had to come to terms with the fact that his time in the league had come to an end. Euben Jen, once considered a strong signing, struggled to find his footing in live golf and ultimately couldn’t recover. The Anthony Kim experiment, which garnered some attention in his first few events in 2024, never really took off and he failed to earn a single point this year. Lastly, there’s Frederick Ketup, who was expected to be a stellar signing for the Clicks, but ended up with a lone live golf season and no points to show for it. But here’s the question. Do you think the Live Golf League’s relegation system is fair, or does it put too much pressure on players? Should there be more opportunities for players to redeem themselves, or is the current system the best way to ensure competition remains fierce? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. And this is where the controversy begins. Some might argue that the relegation system is too harsh, while others see it as a necessary evil to keep the league exciting. But one thing is certain, the world of LIV golf is full of twists and turns, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.