{"id":694027,"date":"2026-05-25T18:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/694027\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T18:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:26:09","slug":"liv-golf-chaos-erupts-as-4aces-publicly-challenge-rival-team-move-ahead-of-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/694027\/","title":{"rendered":"LIV Golf chaos erupts as 4Aces publicly challenge rival team move ahead of Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LIV Golf\u2019s Korean Golf Club have sparked controversy ahead of this week\u2019s LIV Golf Korea event after making a surprise mid-season roster change involving Danny Lee.<\/p>\n<p>Lee, who had been a full-time<a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfmagic.com\/tour\/liv-golf\" data-entity-type=\"taxonomy_term\" data-entity-uuid=\"a98bdd27-b225-4fc9-b7d2-bbff98678a53\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" title=\"LIV Golf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> LIV Golf<\/a> player since the league\u2019s second season, has suddenly been moved into a wildcard role for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In his place, Korean player Doyeob Mun will join the team starting at this week\u2019s event in Korea, which marks LIV Golf\u2019s eighth tournament of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The decision immediately caught the attention of Dustin Johnson\u2019s 4Aces GC, who publicly questioned the legality of the move on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the announcement on Instagram, the 4Aces account simply wrote: \u201cIs that allowed?\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Show X Embedded Content<\/p>\n<p>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/p>\n<p>The reaction has fuelled speculation that rival LIV Golf teams are unhappy with the switch, particularly given Lee had already been operating as a contracted full-time player.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, LIV Golf has yet to publicly clarify the rules surrounding the move or whether a player can transition from a permanent roster spot into a wildcard position during an active season.<\/p>\n<p>The uncertainty has only added further intrigue ahead of LIV Golf Korea, especially with the league already facing increasing scrutiny off the course.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) two weeks ago confirmed it will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfmagic.com\/tour\/liv-golf\/pif-release-statement-after-confirming-liv-golf-funding-exit-past-2026-season\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"b7391e55-9aac-44dd-a4d2-c0bcb0c085ef\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" title=\"PIF release statement after confirming LIV Golf funding exit past 2026 season\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">withdraw financial backing<\/a> for LIV Golf after the 2026 season, meaning the circuit will require fresh investors to continue operating beyond next year.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hatton-2222.JPG\"   type=\"image\/jpeg\" alt=\"Tyrrell Hatton\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.39\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Tyrrell Hatton<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>The latest roster drama also comes after GolfMagic confirmed Tyrrell Hatton withdrew from LIV Golf Korea following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfmagic.com\/tour\/liv-golf\/tyrrell-hatton-withdraws-liv-golf-korea-after-birth-first-child\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"f905095b-f4c0-4bf7-b4cf-c5e0087f0cee\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" title=\"Tyrrell Hatton withdraws from LIV Golf Korea after birth of first child\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">birth of his first child<\/a> with wife Emily last week.<\/p>\n<p>Hatton is expected to return at LIV Golf Andalucia before turning his attention to the U.S. Open at Shinnecock 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