By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Photo Credit: Charles Laberge/LIV Golf.
England’s Laurie Canter turned down a PGA Tour card after earning it through the DP World Tour, packing his bags for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit for the second time in his career.
Canter finished at No. 7 in the Race to Dubai and was among 10 players on the European tour who earned a chance to join the PGA Tour. By joining LIV Golf, he is suspended from the PGA Tour and his card goes to Daniel Brown.
“Joining Majesticks GC is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team that has helped shape LIV Golf from day one,” said Canter. “The league’s growth has been remarkable and my experience in the league has led me to become a more complete player and a multiple winner on the DP World Tour. To return to the league with Majesticks GC is a huge honour, and they bring a standard of excellence, ambition, and identity that really resonates with me. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to what this team is building.”
The 36-year-old from England was an unusual case when LIV launched its league in 2022. He had limited status on the European tour and joined the Saudi-backed league to have a place to play. Canter played seven times in the inaugural year and finished 28th in the standings.
He was a reserve in 2023, filling in for injured players and competed 11 times in LIV Golf. Canter began 2024 playing twice with LIV as a reserve until he was replaced by Anthony Kim.
He returned to the European tour and won the European Open in Germany in 2024. Winning again in early 2025 in Bahrain led Canter to reaching No. 50 in the world ranking. That got him into The Players Championship, making him the first former LIV player in the tour’s premier tournament. He also made it into the Masters.
Canter will open his 2026 campaign for Majesticks GC 4-7 February at LIV Golf Riyadh presented by ROSHN Group, the season opening event.