The idea of relegation has been a component of the structure of the LIV Golf league ever since it was first established.
When it comes to European football, the system of moving teams between higher and lower leagues based on their performance over the course of the previous year is a successful method
Immediately following the conclusion of the event that took place in Chicago this week, the concept of allowing the dead wood to fall off the tree will be brought to the forefront.
The procedure is straightforward: players who finish in the top 24 of the LIV points list are assured of a berth on a squad in the year 2025. The LIV refers to this as the "Lock Zone."
The "Open Zone" is comprised of players who are ranked between 25th and 48th; although they are not assured of a spot
it is quite possible that they will be given a spot on either your former club or a new one
Players that finish in the 49th position or lower are placed in the "Drop Zone" and are downgraded to a lower status.
Anthony Kim and Hudson Swafford are examples of wild-card players who will not be included in the relegation system after this year because they will not have any status
Reserve players, such as John Catlin, Laurie Canter, and Ben Campbell, who occasionally stand in for injured players, are not included in the relegation system and do not have any status for the year 2025.
Catlin is the one and only exception to this rule; he has performed so well that he is currently ranked 42nd on the points list heading into Chicago. Catlin is likely to receive an offer from a team if he maintains his position above the 48th spot.
Catlin is also presently in the lead for the Order of Merit on the International Series. If he maintains this position during the remaining six events,
he will be assured of a berth on the squad, just like Scott Vincent was after the 2022 season and Andy Ogletree was after the 2023 season.