LIV Golf star who snubbed PGA Tour speaks out | Golf | Sport
Laurie Canter has admitted he has an “incredible opportunity” after re-joining LIV Golf and the all-European Majesticks GC franchise following Henrik Stenson’s relegation. Canter had previously competed on the Saudi-backed PIF circuit between 2022 and 2024.
However, he was beaten in a play-off for the final position on the team roster for last season, with Anthony Kim taking his place. The 36-year-old returned to the DP World Tour in early 2024 and secured his maiden European Tour victory in June of that year, triumphing at the European Tour in Germany.
In February 2025, Canter claimed his second trophy, winning the Bahrain Championship in a play-off against Pablo Larrazabal and Dan Brown.
He subsequently secured a 2026 PGA Tour card through the DP World Tour but has now relinquished his card to the US circuit to instead rejoin LIV Golf, following the path taken by Adrian Meronk in 2024 and Tom McKibbin earlier this year.
“Joining Majesticks GC is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team that has helped shape LIV Golf from day one,” Canter said in a statement.
“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 Bath-born golfer is set to join a Majesticks GC outfit that has faced difficulties since LIV Golf’s inception in 2022. They secured sixth place in the inaugural season before finishing 11th in both 2023 and 2024, then 12th out of 13 teams this campaign.
He will link up with co-captains Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood, alongside Sam Horsfield, for the forthcoming season.
Canter’s switch to LIV Golf arrives just months after it was revealed that Ryder Cup legend Stenson would be departing the Saudi-backed circuit.
The ex-Open champion ended up 49th in the season-long rankings, sealing his relegation from the competition.
“Over the course of a career, you’re going to have good years, you’re going to have bad years,” Stenson said.
“It’s part of professional sports. You’re going to have disappointment. You’re going to have good times.
“On this end, I had the worst season out of the team, and I’m the one in the worst spot. You’ve just got to deal with it and move forward.”
