LIV Golf has made a bombshell announcement for its 2025 season: only one player will earn a place in the league through this year’s Q-School. The decision to slash available spots from three to one has left fans and players buzzing as the Saudi-backed tour tightens its ranks, aiming to maintain exclusivity amidst fierce competition. The eagerly anticipated Q-School event will be held this December in Riyadh, promising a showdown for what is now a singular, golden ticket onto the breakaway circuit.
This move marks a significant change from the 2023 Q-School, where Kalle Samooja, Kieran Vincent, and Jinichiro Kozuma all secured entry into LIV Golf. For Samooja and Vincent, however, the league’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment proved daunting. Both players struggled throughout the season, ultimately finishing in the relegation zone, while only Kozuma managed to retain his spot for another year. Samooja, who played under Martin Kaymer’s Team Cleeks, wrapped up the season in 49th place, leaving his future in the league uncertain. The rapid relegation of last year’s entrants may have influenced LIV’s decision to offer only one spot this time around.
In addition to the new limit on Q-School entries, LIV Golf is reportedly considering expanding its team lineup for 2025. According to reports, Greg Norman and league executives are in discussions about potentially adding a new team, a move that could intensify competition and bring new dynamics to the league. However, the details remain under wraps, leaving fans guessing about the shape and future of LIV’s team structure.
The upcoming Q-School in Riyadh will be a proving ground for hopeful players, with only one individual walking away with the chance to join LIV’s star-studded roster. For many, it’s a now-or-never moment to break into a league that has captured global attention and drawn some of golf’s biggest names away from traditional tours. As LIV Golf narrows its doors, the players vying for this last entry spot know they are competing not just for a position, but for a rare opportunity to make their mark on the most talked-about tour in golf.
The stage is set for an intense battle in Riyadh, where one standout performance could be the ticket to golfing glory on LIV’s bold new frontier. Will the next breakout star rise to the occasion?
