LIV Golf Confirms Newest Signing Of Three-Time DP World Tour Winner

Perez will join the Cleeks GC for the 2026 LIV Golf season, with the Frenchman withdrawing from the RSM Classic following the news on Monday evening

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Victor Perez is officially a LIV Golfer, with the three-time DP World Tour winner being announced as the newest member of Cleeks GC.

Joining captain Martin Kaymer, as well as Richard Bland and Adrian Meronk, Perez completes the European quartet for 2026, with the Cleeks GC side completing their business well before the League's first event in Riyadh in February.

Speaking about the move, Perez stated: "Joining Cleeks Golf Club for the 2026 season feels like joining golf’s next great chapter, as this club continues to push boundaries, perform at the highest level, and bring fresh energy and vision to the game.

"The sport’s growth has been incredible, and LIV Golf’s innovation and energy are driving it forward. I’m excited to be part of that momentum and can’t wait to get started in Riyadh."

A three-time winner on the DP World Tour, Perez earned victories at the 2019 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and 2022 Dutch Open.

His biggest win, though, came in 2023 at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, where the Frenchman played a shot of the year contender at the 71st hole to earn a one stroke victory.

Victor Perez hits an iron shot

Perez donning Cleeks GC apparel

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Earning a PGA Tour card from the DP World Tour that season, Perez struggled for form on the circuit and, going into the final event of this season at the RSM Classic, he found himself 108th in the FedEx Cup Fall Standings and in danger of losing his card.

Early on Monday, Cleeks GC teased a new signing, with a golf bag featuring a beret and baguette giving a sign it would be a French player.

Later on in the day, Perez withdrew from the RSM Classic field, all-but confirming that he was the player that would be making the jump from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf League.

The news shortly followed the announcement of Henni Zuel, who was revealed to be joining the LIV Golf League broadcast team for 2026, following a stint with Sky Sports.

"Victor is a world-class player who embodies everything Cleeks Golf Club stands for," stated the team's manager Jonas Martensson.

"He has the talent, the mindset, and the style to elevate our team both on the course and beyond it. We’re delighted to welcome him into the Cleeks family."

Matt Cradock
Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover news and social media.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round is a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°

Irons: TaylorMade P7CB

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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