Three-time DP World Tour winner Victor Perez is the latest star to jump ship and join LIV Golf.
Cleeks Golf Club have announced the signing of PGA Tour star Victor Perez to complete its lineup for the 2026 LIV season.
Perez, who was been an active member across the PGA and DP World Tours for the last two years, is the first Frenchman to join the breakaway circuit and replaces Frederik Kjettrup, who was relegated following the conclusion to the 2025 season. He joins a Cleeks team led by two-time major champion Martin Kaymer, as well as Adrian Meronk and Richard Bland.
“Joining Cleeks Golf Club for the 2026 season feels like joining golf’s next great chapter, as this club continues to push boundaries, perform at the highest level, and bring fresh energy and vision to the game,” said the World No.122, who represented France in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“The sport’s growth has been incredible, and LIV Golf’s innovation and energy are driving it forward. I’m excited to be part of that momentum and can’t wait to get started in Riyadh.”
Perez, 33, is a three-time winner on the DP World Tour, with his last success coming at the Abu Dhabi Championship in 2023. He was one of 10 players to earn a PGA Tour card through his Race to Dubai ranking later that season, though he has been facing a fight to hold onto it after registering one top 10 across 25 starts this year.
He remains listed in the field to compete at the RSM Classic this week, though whether or not he finishes inside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup standings (he’s currently 108th) is now rendered academic following his departure to LIV.
The PGA Tour have suspended all members who have defected to LIV, while a new rule currently bans non-members for a year if they play in ‘unauthorized’ tournaments such as the LIV Golf Promotions event in January.
Perez is now slated to make his LIV Golf debut in Riyadh for the season opener, which also represents the final 54-hole tournament before the switch to 72 holes.
“There’s been tremendous interest in joining Cleeks Golf Club, and we’re thrilled to welcome Victor as the final piece of our roster,” said Martin Kaymer, Cleeks Golf Club captain.
“With LIV Golf driving innovation in the game, we’re focused on building not just a stronger team but also contributing to building the next generation of global golf stars. Victor embodies the precision and passion that will help us forge that path.”
