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“Taken Its Toll”: Ex-LIV Pro Explains Why Brutal Travel Schedule Is Pushing Players Away From LIV 2.0

Former LIV Golf star Lucas Herbert has revealed the grueling travel demands of the league’s expanded schedule are pushing top players to the brink, citing personal struggles that extend far beyond logistical challenges. Herbert, who won twice on LIV in 2026—including a 62 at the LIV Golf UK event and a tied sixth at the 154th Open Championship—left the tour after realizing the relentless back-to-back trips were isolating him from family.

With stops spanning Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, the U.S., Korea, and Spain in quick succession, players often faced eight-hour time zone gaps, making it nearly impossible to stay connected with loved ones. Herbert, now 30, described the physical toll of constant long-haul flights and minimal recovery time, noting even he struggled with the demands, let alone older players like Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, and Graeme McDowell, who have also departed LIV recently.

The league’s schedule, unlike traditional tours that cluster regional events, forces players into exhausting travel marathons with no breaks between continents, leaving little room for rest or personal life. Herbert suggested consolidation of events could ease the burden, but the current structure risks further player attrition as the strain becomes unsustainable.

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