LIV Golf Transfer Window: How All 13 Teams Are Shaping Up
After three full seasons, attention now turns to the fourth year of the LIV Golf League and, between now and the start in February, there's plenty to be sorted...
The 2025 LIV Golf League gets underway on the 6th February in Riyadh and, as the season draws nearer and nearer, all 13 sides are close to completing their full rosters.
A lot of movement and trade has been made in the off-season, with new signings announced by the various teams going into the 14-tournament schedule.
Speaking of the schedule, the full list of events has been released, as six new courses join the fray. In total, there will be six tournaments in the States and eight worldwide.
Although the venues are penned in, there's still the matter of filling out the 13 four-man teams and, as of writing (11th January), more and more teams have completed their rosters.
The first bit of action came in the form of Thomas Pieters being traded from RangeGoats GC to Dustin Johnson's 4Aces GC. Following the trade, the first new signing was announced, as Iron Heads GC secured the Korean Tour’s 2024 Player of the Year, Yubin Jang.
Having already re-signed Danny Lee and Jinichiro Kozuma for the 2025 season, Kevin Na had nothing but praise for the 22-year-old, stating: “He’s (Jang) going to be the next best Korean golfer. That’s how much I believe in him. And I told him that, too.”
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As Iron Heads GC strengthen their roster with an upcoming talent, Cleeks GC have also signed an upcoming star in the form Frederik Kjettrup. The former Florida State University graduate has enjoyed a stunning start to his pro career, winning three of his opening eight tournaments on the PGA Tour Americas circuit
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Joining Captain Martin Kaymer, as well as Adrian Meronk and Richard Bland, the 25-year-old finished in eighth-place in the PGA Tour University rankings.
Speaking about the deal, Kaymer stated: "Frederik is one of the brightest young talents in the game. His impressive track record and fearless approach make him a perfect fit for our team. I’m looking forward to seeing him thrive within the competitive atmosphere of LIV Golf."
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Over Christmas and New Year, the deals quietened down but, just a week into 2025, there has been yet more business as RangeGoats GC revealed that two-time Asian Tour winner, Ben Campbell, will be joining their squad.
The New Zealander has impressed over the past few months on the Asian Tour, and will join Watson's RangeGoats GC to fill Pieters' spot after the Belgian left for 4Aces GC.
As RangeGoats GC complete their roster, another two teams to confirm their line-ups are Stinger GC and Fireballs GC, who have opted for two different styles of signing.
In terms of Fireballs GC, they have gone with youth, as 22-year-old Luis Masaveu joins Sergio Garcia's side. On the opposite end of the scale, Stinger GC have welcomed back relegated player Branden Grace, who reportedly signs on a two year deal.
The move caused some reaction on social media but, speaking to Golf Monthly, captain Louis Oosthuizen stated: "we wanted no-one else on the team."
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Away from the finalised deals, there is also the small matter of LIV Golf Promotions Event winner Chieh-po Lee, who carded a 10-under-par tournament total to win in Riyadh.
The Chinese Taipei player held off the likes of Branden Grace to secure the coveted spot and, currently, Lee will either be on a LIV Golf side for 2025, or will be handed a Wildcard position if he is not picked-up by one of the 13 teams.
Another rumor surrounds Tom McKibbin, who recently secured a PGA Tour card via the DP World Tour. Currently, the 22-year-old is reportedly on the radar of Jon Rahm's Legion XIII side, with Ten-Golf reporting that McKibbin is to sign 'a multi-year deal.'
So, what about the sides who have their teams confirmed for next year? Well, a number of them currently have their four-man teams ready for 2025, with the likes of Ripper GC and Crushers GC maintaining their quartets.
Currently, Legion XIII is the only team without a full roster, with an announcement likely coming in the next few weeks.
LIV Golf League Teams 2025
*Correct as of 11th January
Teams | Player | Player | Player | Player |
4Aces GC | Dustin Johnson (c) | Patrick Reed | Harold Varner III | Thomas Pieters |
Cleeks GC | Martin Kaymer (c) | Richard Bland | Adrian Meronk | Frederik Kjettrup |
Crushers GC | Bryson DeChambau (c) | Paul Casey | Charles Howell III | Anirban Lahiri |
Fireballs GC | Sergio Garcia (c) | Abraham Ancer | David Puig | Luis Masaveu |
Hyflyers GC | Phil Mickelson (c) | Cameron Tringale | Brendan Steele | Andy Ogletree |
Iron Heads GC | Kevin Na (c) | Danny Lee | Jinichiro Kozuma | Yubin Jang |
Legion XIII GC | Jon Rahm (c) | Tyrrell Hatton | Caleb Surratt | ? |
Majesticks GC | Lee Westwood (c) | Ian Poulter (c) | Henrik Stenson (c) | Sam Horsfield |
RangeGoats GC | Bubba Watson (c) | Peter Uihlein | Matt Wolff | Ben Campbell |
Ripper GC | Cameron Smith (c) | Marc Leishman | Matt Jones | Lucas Herbert |
Smash GC | Brooks Koepka (c) | Jason Kokrak | Graeme McDowell | Talor Gooch |
Stinger GC | Louis Oosthuizen (c) | Charl Scwartzel | Dean Burmester | Branden Grace |
Torque GC | Joaquin Niemann (c) | Mito Pereira | Carlos Ortiz | Sebastian Munoz |
LIV Golf Transfers 2025
Player | Original Team | New Team |
Thomas Pieters | RangeGoats GC | 4Aces GC |
Yubin Jang | None | Iron Heads GC |
Frederik Kjettrup | None | Cleeks GC |
Ben Campbell | Reserve Player | RangeGoats GC |
Branden Grace | Relegated (Stinger GC) | Re-signed (Stinger GC) |
Luis Masaveu | None | Fireballs GC |
LIV Golf Wildcards & Reserve Players
Player | Team |
Anthony Kim | Wildcard |
John Catlin | Crushers GC, Legion XIII GC, Smash GC |
Wade Ormsby | RangeGoats GC, Ripper GC, Stinger GC |
Chieh-po Lee | LIV Golf League Promotions Winner 2024 |
LIV Golf Schedule 2025
Date | Event | Venue | Defending champion |
---|---|---|---|
February 6-8 | Riyadh | Riyadh Golf Club | J. Niemann |
February 14-16 | Adelaide | The Grange Golf Club | B. Steele |
March 7-9 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong Golf Club | A. Ancer |
March 14-16 | Singapore | Sentosa Golf Club | B. Koepka |
April 4-6 | Miami | Trump Doral Blue Monster | Dean Burmester |
April 25-27 | Mexico City | Club de Golf de Chapultepec | N/A |
May 2-4 | Korea | Jack Nicklaus Golf Club | N/A |
June 6-8 | DC | Robert Trent Jones Golf Club | N/A |
June 27-29 | Dallas | Maridoe Golf Club | N/A |
July 11-13 | Andalucia | Real Club Valderrama | S. Garcia |
July 25-27 | UK | JCB Golf and Country Club | J. Rahm |
August 8-10 | Chicago | Bolingbrook | J. Rahm |
August 15-17 | Indianapolis | The Club at Chatham Hills | N/A |
August 22-24 | Michigan (Team Championship) | The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort | Ripper GC |
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