LIV Golf is looking down the barrel at the moment. As premium stars like Brooks Koepka and Pat Perez decided to call it quits, the league is in some serious jeopardy. Stepping into the new season, they have also embraced a few major changes like going from the 54-hole format to the traditional 72-hole structure. And as LIV Golf continues to reshape itself ahead of the 2026 season, the league’s winter recruitment drive is telling a very different story from its headline-grabbing early years. At the center of that shift is Dustin Johnson. 

The LIV stalwart and 4 Aces GC captain, who also holds equity in his franchise, is reportedly set to strengthen his team. Johnson is bringing in one of the most established PGA Tour players still outside the Saudi-backed league. That player is none other than the world No. 57, Thomas Detry. 

Detry boasts a consistent presence on the PGA Tour, with career earnings already crossing the $10 million mark. The Times reporter, Tom Kershaw, shared his take on the matter and wrote, “It is understood Detry is likely to join the 4Aces, which would reunite him with fellow Belgian Thomas Pieters. Harold Varner is expected in turn to join Smash GC, Brooks Koepka’s old franchise, which is now led by Talor Gooch.”

Detry would be joining Johnson’s 4 Aces GC. And this move would also reunite the 34-year-old Belgian golfer with his countrymate Thomas Pieters. While Detry may not command the global attention of a Jon Rahm or Tyrrell Hatton, his arrival would make him LIV’s most high-profile newcomer of the winter so far. Moreover, with LIV’s opening event waiting to unfold in Saudi Arabia in less than a month, Johnson’s move indeed signals an awaiting spectacle. And alongside Detry, just a month ago, another English golfing phenom who boasts two European Tour wins cemented his deal with the Saudi-backed league.

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Laurie Canter rejoins LIV Golf amidst tensions surrounding Bryson DeChambeau

The LIV Golf has been on the edge for quite some time now. While the Saudi-backed league had stated that things would undergo rapid changes this year, things suddenly seemed pretty off. With the likes of Brooks Koepka parting ways with the league, rumors and speculations mounted. Thankfully, much to the relief of the league, renowned golfer Laurie Canter has decided to join the Majestics GC. 

Canter is expected to debut for his team on February 4, 2026, at LIV Golf Riyadh. Excited for his latest venture, Canter said, “Joining Majesticks GC is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team that has helped shape LIV Golf from day one. 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.” The English golfer concluded by saying that he wanted to be a part of the growth as soon as possible. 

Meanwhile, despite the green signal from Canter, everything does not look okay with the league. Their biggest star, Bryson DeChambeau, is negotiating his contract at the moment. And with Koepka out, DeChambeau has pointed out that the incident might affect his decision-making process. Thus, as the league goes through a transition at the moment, it remains to be seen what’s in store for the fans next.