This year witnessed Kaymer being joined by Richard Bland, Frederik Kjettrup and Adrian Meronk on the Cleeks roster. Kjettrup’s displays have led to his demotion from the league, meaning Cleeks and Kaymer must find a substitute for the 2026 campaign.
Kaymer, a former World No. 1, has admitted he is looking for new recruits to join LIV ahead of 2026. The revelation emerges days after Team Europe secured a 15-13 triumph over Team USA at the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
In an interview with Bunkered, he said: “We are already on the case talking to several players. We have had a lot of interest which is a great thing.
“We have a lot of interest from the European Tour. Guys who were finishing top-10 in Ireland [last month]. I have had calls from managers, they wanted to talk. There is a lot of interest.”
Kaymer outlined why financial incentives alone can no longer serve as the sole driving force for joining LIV from the upcoming campaign. The 2010 PGA Championship winner, who managed merely two top-10 results this year, proceeded to offer perspective on the ‘alterations’ required before the fresh season begins.
He said: “People are just thinking about the rumours of millions of dollars left, right and centre. We are not that kind of team. Of course, you get paid well if you play well, but not just because you put a signature on a contract.
“Our team should be on performance, and that is something we are lacking massively. This is something we need to change, and we need to find people who are willing to work hard and can inspire each other on the team.
“Not only come here just for a big paycheck, and LIV are not going to do that anymore. They are done with those big paychecks. With every new-starter you invest at the get-go, but once you establish yourself, they don’t need it anymore.”
