With tension crackling in the air and opportunity ripe for the taking, LIV Golf Promotions is gearing up to host a fiercely determined lineup of players eager to make their mark on the global stage.
From December 12-14 at Riyadh Golf Club, this second annual showdown isn’t just a tournament—it’s a golden ticket to the 2025 LIV Golf League and The International Series.
No one denies the stakes: with a spot in the LIV Golf League on the line, plus full exemptions for a host of top finishers, this tournament commands serious attention.
On Thursday, December 12, the action swings into gear. Across three intense days and four pressure-cooker rounds, 93 competitors—rising talents and seasoned pros—will test their mettle in the unforgiving crucible of LIV Golf Promotions. These aren’t casual entrants.
We’re talking about former Ryder Cup and Walker Cup participants, standout amateurs, and decorated performers from the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, Asian Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and Sunshine Tour.
They arrive with accomplishments etched onto their resumes, all aiming to claim their share of professional momentum.
This format delivers equal parts drama and opportunity. The top finisher at LIV Golf Promotions seizes a spot in the LIV Golf League for 2025, while the top 10 finishers (including ties) earn full exemptions into all International Series events for that season.
It’s a structure built around merit and open competition. As LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman puts it: “Building on our first and highly successful LIV Golf Promotions in 2023, the interest has only increased this year as one deserving player will earn the chance to compete in the LIV Golf League,”
“The strong interest underscores the significance of creating more opportunities in our global sport to ensure current and rising stars of the game can build their careers and compete at the highest level.”
The tournament’s design is straightforward yet merciless. On Day 1, 64 hopefuls (Category A) tee off on December 12, with only the top 20 and ties navigating the cut line to advance.
On Day 2, those survivors join Category B players who automatically qualified into the second round.
There’s no resting on past glories, as scores reset and competitors scrap anew for the top 20 spots that will propel them into the final round.
Day 3 turns the screws even tighter: a 36-hole marathon on December 14 will determine the ultimate champion. By sundown, someone will pocket $200,000 and find a door to the 2025 LIV Golf League opened wide. Top 10 finishers, including ties, head into the International Series with full exemption, while a total prize purse of US $1.5 million underscores just how much is at stake.
This year’s field skews young, with an average age under 30 and names that reflect tomorrow’s top-tier potential. Santiago De La Fuente enters after capturing the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship.
Max Kennedy, the 2024 European Amateur runner-up, and Luis Masaveu, a top-20 ranked amateur-turned-professional, round out the fresh-faced talent. And then there’s Fred Biondi, the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Individual Champion who stood second only to Ludvig Aberg in the PGATU rankings.
These individuals arrive determined, “Playing last year as an amateur was an incredible experience—competing for a spot to play against the best really motivated me and gave me a taste of what’s possible,” said Masaveu.
“This year, coming back as a professional is an even bigger opportunity. I’m grateful for the chance to prove myself and build on everything I learned last year.”
LIV Golf Promotions also features players who’ve tasted success at high levels: 2016 Ryder Cup representative Chris Wood, plus names like Tom Lewis, Adri Arnaus, and Martin Trainer—each boasting noteworthy credentials on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour.
“I’m really excited to play in the LIV Golf Promotions tournament. The golfing world is full of so many opportunities at the moment and this is one of the biggest,” said Wood.
“I’m at a place in my career where I am exploring different opportunities, and I am so grateful to have these along with an open mind as to where it might take me.”
Meanwhile, former LIV Golf standouts Hudson Swafford (2024 Wild Card), Branden Grace, Kalle Samooja, Scott Vincent, and Kieran Vincent all eye redemption and a chance to regain status in the 2025 season. Reserve contenders like John Caitlin, who contributed to Smash GC’s team title at LIV Golf Greenbrier, and Ben Campbell will also chase a more permanent foothold in the League.
For global viewers, access is just a tap away. LIV Golf Promotions will stream live and on-demand via LIV Golf Plus, the LIV Golf YouTube channel, and broadcast partners worldwide.
Coverage runs Thursday and Friday from 12:00–4:00 p.m. local time, and Saturday from 12:30–5:00 p.m. For more details, fans can visit LIVGolf.com/promotions.
This event is more than just another tournament; it’s a proving ground that could alter careers and shake up the professional landscape.
Round One Starters
A-1. Members of 2023 Walker Cup & 2024 Palmer Cup
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Maguire | 23 | Ireland |
| Mark Power | 24 | Ireland |
| James Ashfield | 23 | Wales |
| Barclay Brown | 23 | England |
| Liam Nolan | 24 | Ireland |
| Matthew McClean (A) | 31 | Northern Ireland |
| Jack Lundin | 23 | USA |
| Ben Van Wyk | 24 | South Africa |
A-2. Winners and Runners Up of Amateur Events
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago De La Fuente | 25 | Mexico |
| Ziqin Zhou (A) | 18 | China |
A-3. Leading 15 Players from within top 40 WAGR
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Max Kennedy | 23 | Ireland |
A-4. Leading 25 from International Series Top 40 (not exempt 2-8)
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Sadom Kaewkanjana | 26 | Thailand |
| Phachara Khongwatmai | 25 | Thailand |
| Stefano Mazzoli | 27 | Italy |
| Chang Wei-lun | 31 | Chinese Taipei |
| Miguel Tabuena | 30 | Philippines |
| Travis Smyth | 29 | Australia |
| Maverick Antcliff | 31 | Australia |
| Gunn Charoenkul | 31 | Thailand |
| Ian Snyman | 29 | South Africa |
| Wade Ormsby | 44 | Australia |
| Jazz Janewattananond | 29 | Thailand |
| Kazuki Higa | 29 | Japan |
| Bjorn Hellgren | 34 | Sweden |
| Gaganjeet Bhullar | 36 | India |
| Sampson yunhe-zheng | 23 | China |
A-5. Leading 5 Available Players from Inside Top 10 (Japan Golf Tour, KPGA Korean Tour, Sunshine Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia)
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Jak Carter | 31 | Australia |
| Junghwan Lee | 33 | Korea |
| Brett Rankin | 28 | Australia |
A-7. Invitations as Determined by LIV Golf League
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Biondi | 23 | Brazil |
| Hurly Long | 29 | Germany |
| Luis Masaveu | 21 | Spain |
| Spencer Levin | 40 | USA |
| Jean Bekirian | 22 | Armenia |
| Logan McAllister | 24 | USA |
| Kota Kaneko | 22 | Japan |
| Tatsunori Shogenji | 26 | Japan |
| Martin Simonsen | 33 | Denmark |
| Bryce Easton | 37 | South Africa |
| Ross McGowan | 42 | England |
| Joe Sullivan | 24 | England |
| Christofer Blomstrand | 32 | Sweden |
| Bo Hoag | 35 | USA |
| Matthis Besard | 24 | Belgium |
| David Horsey | 38 | England |
| Khalid Attieh | — | Saudi Arabia |
| Tom Lewis | 32 | England |
| Luis Carrera | 25 | Mexico |
| Chase Hanna | 30 | USA |
Exempt into Round Two
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Turk Pettit | 25 | USA |
| Chris Wood | 36 | England |
| Jed Morgan | 24 | Australia |
| Borja Virto | 33 | Spain |
| Max Rottluff | 31 | Germany |
| Jose Islas | 32 | Mexico |
| Ollie Schniederjans | 31 | USA |
| Luke Schniederjans | 26 | USA |
| Adri Arnaus | 30 | Spain |
| Renato Paratore | 27 | Italy |
| Martin Trainer | 33 | France |
| Taichi Kho | 24 | Hong Kong |
| Jeunghun Wang | 29 | Korea |
| David Boriboonsub | 20 | Thailand |
| Nick Voke | 30 | New Zealand |
B-3. Top 3 Players from each of the Tours (Japan Golf Tour, KPGA Korean Tour, Sunshine Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia)
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Inhoi Hur | 37 | Korea |
B-5. Winners of The International Series and Asian Tour Sanctioned Tournaments
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Campbell | 33 | New Zealand |
| Steve Lewton | 41 | England |
| Suteepat Prateepatienchai | 31 | Thailand |
| Jbe Kruger | 38 | South Africa |
| Rattanon Wannasrichan | 29 | Thailand |
| Michael Maguire | 32 | USA |
| Lee Chieh-po | 30 | Chinese Taipei |
| Richard T. Lee | 34 | Canada |
| John Catlin | 34 | USA |
B-6. Winners of Japan Golf Tour, KPGA Korean Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Sunshine Tour, and PGA Tour of Australasia Sanctioned Tournaments
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Hongtaek Kim | 31 | Korea |
| Daniel Gale | 28 | Australia |
| Jack Buchanan | 22 | Australia |
| Phoenix Campbell | 23 | Australia |
| Jeongwoo Ham | 30 | Korea |
| William Bruyeres | 28 | Australia |
| Daihan Lee | 33 | Korea |
| Wooyoung Cho | 23 | Korea |
| Brett Coletta | 28 | Australia |
| Dongmin Lee | 39 | Korea |
| Chanwoo Kim | 25 | Korea |
| Soomin Lee | 31 | Korea |
| Ryosuke Kinoshita | — | Japan |
| Matthew Griffin | 41 | Australia |
B-11. Players Relegated or Without a Contract for the Following Season (Final 2024 LIV Golf Individual Standings)
| Name | Age | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Swafford | 37 | USA |
| Kieran Vincent | 27 | Zimbabwe |
| Scott Vincent | 32 | Zimbabwe |
| Branden Grace | 36 | South Africa |
| Kalle Samooja | 36 | Finland |
Full LIV Golf Promotions Field and Criteria:
Category A (Round 1 Qualifiers):
- Members of the 2023 Walker Cup and 2024 Palmer Cup Teams
- Winner and runner-up of the following last played amateur events:
- US Amateur Championship
- The Amateur Championship
- Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
- Latin America Amateur Championship
- European Amateur Championship
- African Amateur Championship
- NCAA Championship (Individual)
- Eisenhower Trophy (Individual)
- Leading 15 available players from within the top 40 World Amateur Golf Rankings as of November 19, 2024 (excluding players exempt into round 2)
- Leading 25 available players from within the top 40 on the final 2024 International Series Rankings (excluding players exempt into round two)
- Leading 5 available players from inside the top 10 from each of the following professional Tours as of November 19, 2024:
- Japan Golf Tour
- KPGA Korean Tour
- Sunshine Tour
- PGA Tour of Australasia
- Leading 30 available players from within the top 300 in The Universal Golf Rankings (TUGR) as of November 19, 2024 (excluding those who are exempt into Round 2)
- Invitations as determined by LIV Golf League
Category B: Exemptions into Round 2
The following players are exempt from Round 1 and are automatically eligible to participate in Round 2:
Invitations as determined by LIV Golf LeagueAs these aspirants step into the crucible of LIV Golf Promotions, their futures hinge on the coming days. There are no guarantees, no comfortable retreats—just the promise of opportunity for those who dare to chase it.
- Leading 2 available players from within the top 15 on the World Amateur Golf Rankings as of November 19, 2024
- Players ranked 2 to 8 on the final 2024 International Series Rankings
- Top 3 Players from each of the following professional Tours as of November 19, 2024
- Japan Golf Tour
- KPGA Korean Tour
- Sunshine Tour
- PGA Tour of Australasia
- Leading 5 available players from within the top 30 of the Final 2024 DP World Tour and Korn Ferry Tour Order of Merits / Rankings
- Winners of The International Series and Asian Tour-sanctioned tournaments in the 2024 calendar year
- Winners of Japan Golf Tour, KPGA Korean Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Sunshine Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia-sanctioned tournaments in the 2024 calendar year
- Winners of PGA Tour and DP World Tour-sanctioned tournaments in the 2023 and 2024 calendar years
- Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup participants from 2019 – 2024
- Winners of Major Championships from 2019 – 2024
- Leading 15 available players from within the top 150 in The Universal Golf Rankings (TUGR) as of November 19, 2024
- Players relegated or without a contract for the following season from the final 2024 LIV Golf Individual Standings
- Invitations as determined by LIV Golf League
As these aspirants step into the crucible of LIV Golf Promotions, their futures hinge on the coming days.
There are no guarantees, no comfortable retreats—just the promise of opportunity for those who dare to chase it.
