| Thomas Detry |
With its fifth season set to begin in early February, LIV Golf is reportedly adding two notable names to its roster: PGA Tour winner Thomas Detry and rising Australian star Elvis Smylie.
According to Tom Kershaw of The Times, Detry — currently 57th in the Official World Golf Ranking — will join LIV less than a year after capturing his first PGA Tour win at the 2024 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The Belgian’s signing would mark LIV’s highest-ranked addition since Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton joined in 2024. Detry is expected to slot into Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces GC, with Harold Varner III reportedly moving to Smash GC.
Smylie, 23, is viewed as a natural fit for Ripper GC. The Australian’s biggest victory came at the 2024 BMW Australian PGA Championship, and he would replace Matt Jones, who was released after last season.
The reported signings come after a turbulent offseason for LIV, highlighted by Brooks Koepka’s departure from the league. Koepka’s exit has fueled ongoing uncertainty about LIV’s long-term stability and the broader divide in men’s professional golf. Rory McIlroy has said he would welcome Koepka back to the PGA Tour, though legal and procedural complications remain.
Koepka’s move has also drawn attention to Bryson DeChambeau’s contract talks. While DeChambeau has expressed interest in re-signing with LIV, he acknowledged that changes and improvements within the league are necessary.
LIV has made several adjustments this offseason, including moving to 72-hole events and expanding the league to improve its chances of earning Official World Golf Ranking points. Additional roster spots will be filled through this week’s Promotions event.
The 2026 LIV Golf season opens February 4–7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.