LIV Golf made headlines in 2022 when it launched with the backing of Saudi Arabia, taking on the PGA Tour and shaking up the sport.
The move saw several high-profile players make the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV, leaving many in golf surprised by how quickly things changed.
But this was not the first time a major split had happened in professional golf.
Back then, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer helped form what became known as today’s PGA Tour. But it did not look anything like it does now, with its multi-million dollar prize funds and global reach.
Over time, though, especially in recent years, we have seen those numbers climb sharply. And there is no doubt LIV’s arrival played a part in that.
The PGA Tour had to respond somehow, reshaping how it allocates money across events.
Even though talks between LIV and the PGA Tour are still ongoing, recent reports suggest a full merger is not likely to happen anytime soon.
Eugenio Chacarra says he changed completely after leaving LIV Golf
LIV’s entry into professional golf has not been without controversy or criticism. While some positives have come from it, not everyone is happy with how things have unfolded.
Eugenio Chacarra was ranked second among amateurs globally before joining LIV in 2022. Success came early for him too – he won at LIV Bangkok later that year by finishing 19-under par over three rounds (65-63-69).
After two seasons on their circuit, this year, Chacarra moved to the DP World Tour. He quickly found success, winning an Indian Open title in March.
Now, the Spaniard has spoken to golf magazine Bunkered about how much he has changed since leaving the LIV Golf league.
He explained: “I was losing a little motivation.
“Once you win out there, it’s just money, you know? If I won individually, I saw nothing change. Once you have a lot of money, this doesn’t matter. So I was losing a lot of motivation to get better and practise. That’s why my last year in LIV was a little bad golf-wise and mental-wise as a person.
“I don’t know if it was watching the majors on the sofa instead of having a chance to be there. I don’t know what it really was for sure but I was losing motivation to get better. Maybe too comfortable. And that’s what my team thought. And I’m glad they told me that because I’m a completely different guy, I’m a completely different person now.”
“I’m a totally different guy [now]. I mean, I’ve lost 20 pounds. Every day we work and grind to one day become one of the best players in the world. I love being around the best players, seeing what they do and what I can learn. I’m excited to show the world that I can be one of them soon. I won’t stop until I get all my goals done.”
How Eugenio Chacarra has fared in his first year on the DP World Tour
Chacarra is a golfer with plenty of potential, and he has already turned a few heads in 2025.
He has made a solid impression early on, quickly establishing himself as someone to watch thanks to his dynamic playing style and aggressive approach.
Below is a look at how he has performed on the DP World Tour up to this point:
| Achievements | Chacarra’s totals |
| Events played | 14 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Top-10s | 3 |
| Top-25s | 6 |
| Missed cuts | 4 |
For someone in their debut season on the tour, Chacarra’s form has been more than respectable. He brings an exciting mix of length off the tee and sharp iron play that could serve him well as he continues to develop.
His combination of power and shot-making ability should give him every chance to climb higher in the years ahead.
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