DP World Tour grants Hatton and seven others releases for LIV Golf events

Tyrrell Hatton is one of eight players granted permission by the DP World Tour to compete in conflicting LIV Golf tournaments throughout the 2026 campaign.

The Englishman will be joined by Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie in receiving dispensation.

These members will retain their status on the Wentworth-based tour and face no disciplinary action, provided they adhere to a specific set of criteria.

Strict conditions for releases

The agreement requires the golfers to pay all outstanding fines in full for previous breaches of tour regulations.

They must also withdraw any pending legal appeals against sanctions previously imposed by the European circuit.

Further terms stipulate that the group must participate in additional mandated DP World Tour events and fulfil specific media obligations.

Tour stance on future events

Officials have emphasised that these releases apply strictly to the 2026 season and should not be viewed as setting a precedent.

Any future requests for tournament releases will continue to be assessed on an individual basis.

The tour confirmed that disciplinary proceedings will continue against any members who compete in conflicting LIV events without securing a prior release.