10 LIV Golfers at risk of relegation after the 2024 season ft. Bubba Watson and Pat Perez

As the 2024 LIV Golf season approaches its finale, three more events remain before the final standings are declared. The competition is intensifying, particularly for players on the brink of relegation. According to the current structure, only the top 24 players in the season standings are guaranteed to secure a new contract for the next season. Those ranked between 25th and 44th fall into the open zone, meaning they could either be re-signed by their teams or face the risk of losing their contracts. Players outside the top 45 are in serious jeopardy of being relegated. With the standings in flux and uncertainty over whether last year’s rules will be applied this season, several prominent golfers, including Pat Perez and Bubba Watson, find themselves in precarious positions. Here’s a look at ten golfers at high risk of relegation as the season draws to a close.

1. **Danny Lee**
– **Current Position:** 45th
– **Points:** 8.40
– **Season Summary:** Danny Lee has participated in nine tournaments this season and is teetering on the edge of relegation, holding the 45th spot in the standings. His struggle to maintain form throughout the season has left him vulnerable.

2. **Jinichiro Kozuma**
– **Current Position:** Tied for 45th
– **Points:** 8.40
– **Season Summary:** Sharing the precarious 45th position with Danny Lee, Jinichiro Kozuma has also faced a challenging season. Despite his efforts, his best result was a tie for ninth place at the Adelaide event.

3. **Pat Perez**
– **Current Position:** 47th
– **Points:** 7.76
– **Season Summary:** Pat Perez has played in all nine tournaments of the 2024 season but has struggled to break into the top 10, with his highest finish being a tie for 14th at the Nashville event. His current standing puts him at high risk of relegation.

4. **Harold Varner III**
– **Current Position:** 48th
– **Points:** 7.00
– **Season Summary:** Harold Varner III has had a difficult season, securing only two top-20 finishes. His 48th-place standing threatens his future on the Saudi Circuit.

5. **Laurie Canter**
– **Current Position:** 49th
– **Points:** 4.30
– **Season Summary:** Despite showing potential, Laurie Canter has only competed in two tournaments this season, leaving him 49th in the standings and in danger of relegation.

6. **Bubba Watson**
– **Current Position:** 50th
– **Points:** 3.66
– **Season Summary:** As a team captain, Bubba Watson might avoid relegation despite his 50th-place ranking. He has only one top-10 finish this season, which is unusual for a player of his caliber.

7. **Kalle Samooja**
– **Current Position:** 51st
– **Points:** 3.40
– **Season Summary:** In his inaugural LIV Golf season, Kalle Samooja has faced significant struggles, managing just one top-15 finish and finding himself at risk of relegation in 51st place.

8. **Branden Grace**
– **Current Position:** 52nd
– **Points:** N/A
– **Season Summary:** Branden Grace started the season weakly and, despite some mid-season improvements, has dropped to 52nd in the standings, putting him in a vulnerable position.

9. **Kieran Vincent**
– **Current Position:** 53rd
– **Points:** 2.47
– **Season Summary:** Kieran Vincent has had a challenging season with poor performances across most events. His best result was an 18th-place tie at Nashville, but he currently sits in 53rd place and is at high risk of relegation.

10. **Scott Vincent**
– **Current Position:** 54th
– **Points:** 1.57
– **Season Summary:** Scott Vincent has participated in all nine tournaments this season but has failed to secure any top-20 finishes. He is currently 54th in the standings, facing a very high risk of relegation.

As the final events of the 2024 LIV Golf season approach, these players will need to elevate their performances to avoid relegation and secure their places for the next season. The pressure is on, and every shot will count in the race to stay on the tour.