{"id":294804,"date":"2025-11-20T05:28:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/294804\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T05:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:28:08","slug":"victor-perez-jumping-to-liv-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/294804\/","title":{"rendered":"Victor Perez Jumping To LIV Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the few months between seasons, LIV Golf puts out calls for recruits.\u00a0 Earlier in this recruiting season, there were rumors floating around that LIV was looking to sign up three<\/a> recent PGA winners.\u00a0 Speculation began about who was being recruited.\u00a0 One suggestion was even Aldrich Potgiete<\/a>r, who just had an incredible rookie year.\u00a0 That was quickly dismissed, but one player has been confirmed to be signed onto the Saudi-backed league.\u00a0 That player is Victor Perez.<\/p>\n

Victor Perez On The PGA<\/p>\n

Although he has been playing on the Tour since 2019, he wasn\u2019t a member until 2023.\u00a0 He was on the DP World Tour and saw some victories on the circuit.\u00a0 He didn\u2019t make the PGA a priority until he became a member, all while remaining a DP member. Perez doesn\u2019t have any PGA wins under his belt, but he does have a few international wins, and he also played in the 2024 Olympics.\u00a0 This does complicate his relations with the rumors from earlier.\u00a0 In fact, he was actually at risk of losing his Tour Card ahead of the recruitment announcement.\u00a0 During the FedEx Cup, he found himself in 109th, for the fall circuit 108th, and sits at the OWGR 120th position.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

LIV Golf Switch<\/p>\n

The announcement was made ahead of the RSM Classic by the team that Perez will be joining.\u00a0 On Twitter, the Cleeks Golf Club put out an image<\/a> of the golfer welcoming him onto the team.\u00a0 Perez also withdrew from the event before the announcement was made.\u00a0 He would then make a statement on his move.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining Cleeks Golf Club for the 2026 season feels like joining golf\u2019s next great chapter, as this club continues to push boundaries, perform at the highest level, and bring fresh energy and vision to the game,\u201d Perez said.\u00a0 \u201cThe sport\u2019s growth has been incredible, and LIV Golf\u2019s innovation and energy are driving it forward. I\u2019m excited to be part of that momentum and can\u2019t wait to get started in Riyadh.\u201d<\/p>\n

Incidentally, Perez will be replacing Henrik Stenson, as he was relegated<\/a> earlier this year.\u00a0 Stenson, meanwhile, will be making his return to the DP World Tour.\u00a0 However, he will need to settle some fines and penalties for his participation in LIV events without permission.<\/p>\n

Friends of Perez on the PGA Tour are wishing him the best of luck in this switch.\u00a0 Matthieu Pavon says that he will miss playing with Perez but understands that he made his decision.<\/p>\n

Victor Perez After The PGA<\/p>\n

Given that Perez is joining LIV, it means that he will be subject to the penalties associated with it.\u00a0 Fines, suspensions, and other penalties will be applied.\u00a0 However, he doesn\u2019t seem too bothered by it.\u00a0 He sees this as the next step in his career.\u00a0 Perez was already on the verge of losing his Tour Card, so he may not be looking back soon.\u00a0 This also means that he won\u2019t be earning any OWGR points unless LIV can convince the organization<\/a>.\u00a0 As to how this will affect Perez, only time will tell if it goes well for him.<\/p>\n

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