Laurie Canter turned down a PGA Tour card and joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf for the second time. The league introduced Monday he has joined the Majestiks for the 2026 season.
Canter completed at No. 7 within the Race to Dubai and was amongst 10 gamers on the European tour who earned an opportunity to affix the PGA Tour. By becoming a member of LIV Golf, he’s suspended from the PGA Tour and his card goes to Daniel Brown.
„Becoming a member of Majesticks GC is an unimaginable alternative to be a part of a group that has helped form LIV Golf from day one,“ Canter stated in a press release.
The 36-year-old from England was an uncommon case when LIV launched its league in 2022. He had restricted standing on the European tour and joined the Saudi-backed league to have a spot to play. Canter performed seven occasions within the inaugural yr and completed twenty eighth within the standings.
He was a reserve in 2023, filling in for injured gamers and competed 11 occasions in LIV Golf. Canter started 2024 enjoying twice with LIV as a reserve till he was changed by Anthony Kim.
He returned to the European tour and received the European Open in Germany in 2024. Successful once more in early 2025 in Bahrain led Canter to reaching No. 50 on the earth rating. That obtained him into The Gamers Championship, making him the primary former LIV participant within the tour’s premier match. He additionally made it into the Masters.
Canter joins Victor Perez of France in becoming a member of LIV Golf.
The Majestiks is an English-based group that started with Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson and Sam Horsfield. Stenson failed to complete within the high 48 this yr and was relegated, opening a spot for Canter.
„The league’s progress has been outstanding and my expertise within the league has led me to turn out to be a extra full participant and a a number of winner on the DP World Tour,“ Canter stated, referring to the company title of the European circuit. „To return to the league with Majesticks GC is a large honor, they usually carry a normal of excellence, ambition, and identification that actually resonates with me.“
Final yr, Tom McKibbin earned a PGA Tour card by means of the European tour and joined LIV in January. As a result of the season already had began, his PGA Tour card was not given to the following in line. Brown can settle for it as a result of Canter signed with LIV earlier than the top of the yr.
