Laurie Canter, the 36-year-old English golfer, is making headlines with his career moves. After a successful stint on the DP World Tour, Canter secured a PGA Tour card for the upcoming season. However, reports suggest he’s considering giving it up to rejoin the LIV Golf League. This video explores:
Canter’s impressive rise in the golf world, including his recent wins at the European Open and Bahrain Championship.
The impact of his potential return to LIV Golf, replacing former Open champion Henrik Stenson in the Majesticks team.
The ripple effect on other players, like Daniel Brown, who could gain a PGA Tour card if Canter switches leagues.
The ongoing tensions between LIV Golf and traditional tours, and how it’s affecting player decisions.
A preview of LIV Golf’s 2026 season, starting in Riyadh.
A shocking decision has been made by former LIIV golf pro Lori Caner, who is reportedly giving up his PGA talk card to return to the controversial breakaway league. This move has sparked intrigue and controversy within the golf community. Caner, a 36-year-old English golfer, made his mark in the inaugural LIIV golf event at Centurion Club in 2022. He went on to make 18 appearances on the tour, showcasing his talent and dedication to the sport. However, his journey took an unexpected turn when he narrowly missed out on a full-time position with LIIV at their qualifying school event in December 2023. Despite this setback, Caner’s career flourished as he returned to the DP World Tour. He achieved remarkable success, winning the European Open in June and the Bahrain Championship in February. His stellar performance earned him a spot in the top 50 of the world rankings for the first time. A truly remarkable achievement. This newfound success opened doors for Caner as he qualified for the prestigious players championship in March at TPC Sorrass. It was a historic moment as he became the first former LIIV golf player to compete in a non- major non-coanctioned PGA Tour event. With his impressive performance, Caner seemed destined to continue his journey on the PGA Tour next season. After securing one of the highly coveted 10 cards on offer via the race to Dubai on the DP World Tour, Caner celebrated his achievement. He expressed his pride and determination on Instagram stating, “I gave it my all and I’m proud to finish in the top 10 in the race to Dubai.” However, here’s where it gets controversial. According to Sports Business Journal, Caner has made the bold decision to give up his PGA tour card and rejoin LIIV Golf for the 2026 campaign. This move has left many questioning his motives and the impact it will have on his career. If Caner does indeed rejoin LIIV Golf, it will open up an opportunity for England’s Daniel Brown to claim the dual playing privileges. Brown, who had an exceptional season on the DP World Tour, breaking into the top 100 in the official World Golf ranking for the first time, is eager for Caner to make a decision before January 1st, 2026. The potential move by Caner has also sparked interest in which team he will join. While it’s not clear yet, the most likely destination is the Mage Sticks outfit where he previously served as a reserve. If this materializes, Caner would be taking the place of former Open Champion Henrik Stenson, who was relegated from the team. The Mage Sticks team currently consists of European Rder Cup legends Ian Paltera and Lee Westwood along with Sam Horsefield. Stenson, who was among the first wave of players recruited by LIIV Golf in 2022, faced consequences for his decision, including being stripped of the European Rider Cup captaincy. Despite settling fines of over1 million pounds, Stenson may face challenges getting into Europe’s top events. According to Telegraph Sport, LIIV Golf has already made its first official signing for the 2026 season with three-time DP World Tour winner Victor Perez joining Martin K’s Clicks outfit. The league’s season is set to begin in February in Riyad, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the upcoming campaign. As the golf world awaits Caner’s decision, the potential impact on other players careers and the ongoing controversy surrounding LIIV golf continue to generate buzz and discussion. Will Caner make the jump back to LIIV Golf? And what implications will it have on the sport? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain. The golf community is eagerly watching and waiting for the next move in this intriguing saga.
