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Lucas Herbert admits how he really feels about DP World Tour members who are unhappy with LIV golfers returning

Lucas Herbert, a standout performer on the LIV Golf tour in 2026 with two victories and a fourth-place season-long finish, has reflected on the contentious issue of former LIV players returning to the DP World Tour. The Australian golfer, who will rejoin the DP World Tour in 2027 with aspirations to qualify for the PGA Tour in 2028, acknowledged the frustration among DP World Tour members who fear losing status or tournament spots to LIV defectors.

Speaking on the *Tee It Up Golf* podcast, Herbert expressed empathy for both sides, noting the complexities of the situation and the uncertainty surrounding the transition process. He emphasized that the next 12 months will be critical in determining how the tour landscape reshapes, as players navigate their futures amid ongoing debates over eligibility and fairness.

Herbert’s remarks highlight the broader tension between meritocracy and the practical challenges of reintegrating high-profile players into established circuits.

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