Where the 13 players axed by LIV Golf are now as rebels continue to bank millions

Another LIV Golf League season wrapped up this summer with vast sums handed out to the plethora of ex-PGA Tour stars who have jumped ship in recent years. But not everyone playing on the Saudi-funded series is so fortunate to compete for the top prizes on offer.

In fact, numerous players on the lower end of the food chain have been shown the LIV exit before they've even had a chance to settle in. And of the 13 players who were ousted at this point last year, nine had been shunned following the competition's inaugural event at the Centurion Club in 2022. The Asian Tour offers such golfers an escape route to try and earn their credentials again, while they could also attempt a return to the PGA Tour or DP World Tour. Express Sport examines the cases of those who have been let go by LIV in recent years to check where they are now.

Oliver Bekker

A sixth-place finisher at the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series event in 2022, Oliver Bekker couldn't keep his credentials despite a handsome £642,000 consolation prize. The South African has since competed on the Sunshine Tour, DP World Tour and Challenge Tour, where he won the Dimension Data Pro-Am for the second time in February 2023.

Ratchanon Chantananuwat

Thai sensation Ratchanon Chantananuwat was just 15 years old when he emerged as a golf gem and was invited to Centurion in 2022, tying for 38th after finishing 11-over par. 'TK' has since committed to attending Stanford University while also pursuing his credentials on the Asian Tour and DP World Tour.

Oliver Fisher

Oliver Fisher is well into his transition as a media pundit since easing back on his golf commitments at the end of the 2024 DP World Tour campaign. The 2011 Czech Open winner has been seen on Sky Sports playing against Premier League stars like James Maddison and Harry Maguire, also expanding his remit as a coach and golf consultant.

Pablo Larrazabal

At 42 and still going strong, there's no doubt fans have seen the best of Pablo Larrazabal, who left LIV not long after claiming £275,000 for his T13 finish at Centurion three years ago. He returned to victory lane on the DP World Tour and Korean Tour in 2023, though his highlights have been fewer and farther between since then.

Viraj Madappa

Indian golfer Viraj Madappa has admitted he came close to giving up golf after struggling with a debilitating back injury in 2023. However, the former Centurion contender has since returned to form on the Asian Tour and the PGA Tour of India.

Andy Ogletree

One of the few players to re-earn their place in the LIV Golf League after making a swift exit in 2022, Andy Ogletree stands as proof there's a path to redemption for those who can take it. Success on the Asian Tour led to the 27-year-old regaining a spot with LIV in 2024, and he finished the 2025 campaign 48th in the money list, with almost £1.5million to show for his troubles.

JC Ritchie

Juan Carlo 'JC' Ritchie will be back on the DP World Tour circuit in 2026 after three wins on this year's Challenge Tour earned him a place among some of golf's elite. It marks a deserved return to the top table for the 10-time Sunshine Tour winner, who was another of those booted from LIV early on in 2022 despite showing some promise.

Blake Windred

It was another case of one and done for Australian golf prospect Blake Windred, who won the Victorian PGA Championship in December 2021 before accepting his LIV invite. It turned out to be a short-lived stint as he tied for 38th and pocketed £112,000 before returning to the Challenge Tour, though he's since found his home on the PGA Tour of Australasia.

Jediah Morgan

Another Aussie, but one who made a more lasting impression with LIV, Jediah Morgan played out both the 2022 and 2023 seasons as part of the LIV selection. Unlike compatriot Windred, however, the 25-year-old now competes largely on the Asian Tour.

Kevin Yuan

The Asian Tour has been a cushion for Kevin Yuan since his short-lived LIV experiment came to an end in 2022. And his form has looked much-improved in 2025, setting new records in top-20 (eight) and top-10 (four) finishes despite entering fewer events than previous years.

Chase Koepka

Aided by his illustrious surname, Chase Koepka, brother of five-time major-winner Brooks, was eliminated from the LIV Golf League at the end of the 2023 season. However, after taking 2024 to break from the sport, former Smash GC member Chase has since made his comeback on the Asian Tour in 2025.

James Piot

Former US Amateur Championship winner James Piot also managed to stick around under the LIV banner in 2022 and 2023, finishing 47th in the latter before making his exit. He has played in a handful of asian Tour and International Series events this year in the hopes of regaining his spot with LIV.

Sihwan Kim

Two-time Asian Tour-winner Sihwan Kim is back playing in that series after a 50th-place finish in the 2023 LIV Golf League resulted in his relegation.