Laurie Canter Joins LIV Golf Again: PGA Tour Card Snubbed

English golfer Laurie Canter has made headlines by rejecting a PGA Tour card and signing with LIV Golf for the second time. This decision comes after Canter finished seventh in the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai, earning him a spot on the PGA Tour. However, his choice to join LIV Golf has resulted in a suspension from the PGA Tour, with his card going to Daniel Brown instead.
Canter initially joined LIV Golf during its launch in 2022 and has since competed as a reserve in 2023 and 2024. He made a significant impact on the DP World Tour in 2024 by winning the European Open in Germany. This victory marked a historic moment as Canter became the first former LIV player to participate in The Players Championship in 2025 and The Masters.
For the 2026 LIV season, Canter has joined the Majesticks team, an English-based group that includes notable players like Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson, and Sam Horsfield. Canter expressed his excitement about this opportunity, stating that it allows him to be part of a team that has significantly contributed to LIV Golf’s remarkable growth.
This move adds another layer to the ongoing rift in the golf world, with Rory McIlroy expressing doubts about a resolution due to the ‘irrational’ spending of the LIV series.

Imagine working your entire career to reach the pinnacle of your profession, finally earning a coveted spot, only to turn it down for a different path. That’s precisely what English golfer Lori Caner has done, creating a stir in the golfing world by rejecting a PGA Tour card, a golden ticket for many, to rejoin the Saudibacked LI Golf League for a second stint. But here’s where it gets controversial. Caner’s decision isn’t just a simple career move. It’s a statement. Having finished a commendable seventh in the DP World Tours race to Dubai, Caner was among the top 10 players who earned the opportunity to compete on the PGA Tour, a dream for many European golfers. This achievement is a testament to his skill and dedication. And this is the part most people miss. By choosing Lie Golf, Caner effectively suspends himself from the PGA Tour, paving the way for fellow golfer Daniel Brown to receive the coveted card instead. It’s a high stakes game of professional golf chess. To understand the full scope of this decision, it’s essential to remember Caner’s history with LIIB golf. He initially joined when the league launched in 2022, securing a respectable 28th place finish in the standings. In 2023, he served as a reserve player, stepping in for injured golfers in 11 tournaments. He even started 2024 as a reserve before being replaced by Anthony Kim. After being replaced, Caner returned to the DP World Tour and impressively clinched the European Open in Germany in 2024. He further made headlines as the first former LI player to participate in the players championship in 2025 and also secured a spot at the Masters. For the 2026 LI season, Caner has signed on with a Mage Sticks team, a UK-based team originally founded by prominent golfers like Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stinson, and Sam Horsesfield. Interestingly, Stinson’s performance this year wasn’t enough to keep his spot as he failed to finish within the top 48, creating an opening for Cander’s return to the team. Caner himself expressed enthusiasm about his decision, stating, “Joining Mage Sticks GC is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team that has helped shape L golf from day one. The league’s growth has been remarkable, and my experience in the league has led me to become a more complete player and a multiple winner on the DP World Tour. To return to the league with Mage 6G is a huge honor. They bring a standard of excellence, ambition, and identity that really resonates with me. Caner’s move mirrors a similar decision made by Tom McKibben, who also earned a PGA Tour card through the DP World Tour, but opted to join LI Golf in January of last year. But here’s the big question. Is Cander’s decision purely about the money and opportunity offered by Elidi Golf, or does it reflect a deeper dissatisfaction with the PGA Tour structure and direction? This is where opinions often diverge. Some argue that players should prioritize tradition and the established prestige of the PGA Tour, while others believe that golfers have the right to pursue the most lucrative and personally fulfilling options available to them. The ongoing tension between the PGA Tour and LI Golf has even drawn comments from Rory Mroy, who has expressed doubts about the possibility of a reconciliation between the two leagues. Mroy believes that the irrational spending by Li Golf has created a seemingly insurmountable divide. He argues that Li’s financial investments haven’t yet yielded a return and that maintaining their current position will require even more significant expenditures in the future. Mroy, a staunch supporter of the PGA Tour’s traditional structure, acknowledges the challenges of negotiating with individuals who, in his view, are operating outside the bounds of typical business rationale. He highlights the substantial financial commitments LI has made and will continue to make, raising questions about the long-term sustainability and impact on the sport as a whole. What do you think about Lorie Caner’s choice? Is it a smart career move or a missed opportunity? And what does this decision along with the ongoing saga between the PGA Tour and Lolf mean for the future of professional golf? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.