Graeme McDowell confirms departure from LIV Golf

Published: 27 October 2026 · 09:22 GST

Graeme McDowell has confirmed that he will leave LIV Golf, according to Sky Sports Golf and BBC Sport.

The Northern Irishman, who won the US Open in 2010, becomes the latest major champion to exit the breakaway league. Sky Sports reported that McDowell will follow other players including Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton and Ian Poulter in leaving LIV Golf.

BBC Sport also reported that McDowell is the latest major winner to confirm an exit from the circuit.

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