Ian Poulter has announced that he will not continue with LIV Golf, saying he is moving on to his “next chapter” after four seasons with the circuit. The Ryder Cup legend shared the news on social media and made clear he wanted fans to hear it directly from him.
Poulter’s decision comes at a significant moment for LIV Golf, which is restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September. Earlier this season, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ended funding for LIV Golf, and the circuit is now seeking new investment from BC Partners Credit as it looks toward a relaunch in 2027.
Why Poulter is leaving
Poulter said the choice was difficult and one he discussed at length with his family and team. His explanation was straightforward: he wants more time at home, less international travel, and a chance to focus on senior golf and other interests at this stage of his life and career.
He also said he is excited about what comes next. That next chapter will include more time with his family, continued work on The Postman YouTube channel, competing in senior events and helping his sons, Luke and Joshua, as they continue their own golf journeys.
What it means for LIV Golf
Poulter became part of LIV Golf at the circuit’s inaugural event in London in 2022 and served as a co-captain of Majesticks GC over the last four seasons. His departure adds to a growing list of high-profile exits as players weigh their future ahead of an initial deadline later this month to decide whether they want to re-sign with the league.
Two days before Poulter’s announcement, Louis Oosthuizen also confirmed that he would leave LIV Golf, with a return to the DP World Tour planned for January 2027. That follows the broader pattern around LIV Golf’s reset, with departures already including Louis Oosthuizen, Thomas Pieters, Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm.
For Poulter, the move marks the end of one chapter and the start of another. He is stepping away from LIV Golf at a time when the circuit is trying to stabilize, but his own focus is now clearly shifting toward family, senior golf and life beyond the weekly grind of elite international competition.
