LIV Golf 2026 Season Preview: Majesticks Golf Club

Majesticks Golf Club has a new look and a new addition to the team for 2026. 

2026 ROSTER

Ian Poulter (co-captain), 50, England. LIV Golf starts (46); Best result (5th)
Lee Westwood (co-captain), 52. England. LIV Golf starts (46); Best result (T3)
Sam Horsfield, 29, England. LIV Golf starts (38): Best result (2nd)
Laurie Canter, 36, England. LIV Golf starts (20); Best result (T8)

OFFSEASON NEWS

Majesticks Golf Club underwent a rebranding but kept their name. Their new look includes a classic red, white and blue bulldog logo and represents their all-British team. After Henrik Stenson was relegated following the 2025 season, the Majesticks had a chance to embrace their new identity and did so by signing Laurie Canter. 

2026 OBJECTIVES

• Finish on the podium in a tournament for the first time since 2022.  

• Co-Captains avoiding the Drop Zone at year’s end.  

• Improve their place in the standings from 2025.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHTS

Ian Poulter: Poulter narrowly avoided the Drop Zone last season, making some clutch birdies at Chatham Hills to sneak into the Open Zone. This year, Poulter will need to get off to a much better start to the season to steer clear of the relegation drama. With LIV Golf’s roster improved from last season, things won’t get any easier for the 50-year-old.

Lee Westwood: Westwood outperformed both Stenson and Poulter last year, but not by much. The veteran can still hang with most of the league when he’s in form but he’ll need to find that form more often in 2026. The pressure is on for the Majesticks, and Westwood will need to perform.

Sam Horsfield: Horsfield is the youngest player on the Majesticks and they’ll need to rely on a bounce-back year from him if the team is to improve in 2026. He made a few starts in the offseason but is still searching for some positive results. Horsfield may be the X-factor for the Majesticks going forward.

Laurie Canter: Canter now joins the Majesticks as the clear best player on the team. The upgrade will certainly help the team, but Canter will have to have an exceptional season for the team to significantly improve. He’s still in his prime and has the upside to finish in the top 20 of the LIV Golf standings. 

WHAT THE STATS SUGGEST

Last year, the Majesticks were the most accurate team in the league off the tee, hitting 62.1% of their fairways. The accurate but short recipe did not work well for the team but the addition of Canter should help a bit. 

WHERE CAN THEY IMPROVE?

The Majesticks ranked 10th or worse in every major statistical category with the exception of driving accuracy. They ranked last in the league in birdies and second-to-last in driving distance and putting. The clearest path for improvement for the Majesticks is with their flat sticks. It isn’t realistic to expect them to drive it as far as the other teams in the league, but a hot putting season would go a long way towards a better year in 2026. 

KEY QUOTES

Ian Poulter on avoiding relegation in 2026: “I don't want to be in that relegation position come the end of August, and obviously unfortunately there will be a few guys, and I don't want to be one of them."

Ian Poulter on LIV Golf’s quest for OWGR points: "I think the league has done an amazing job to structure things in the right way to put pressure on OWGR points. We've ticked pretty much every single box. I don't know what else is going to be left.”

Lee Westwood on the Majesticks’ rebrand: “It feels very fresh. There has been a few changes with personnel and equipment. I think we've all been working hard during the offseason, so we're all looking forward to getting going in Riyadh and getting off to a fast start for the year because the first seven weeks of the year there's five events there.” 

BOTTOM LINE

The addition of Canter undoubtedly makes the team more competitive, but by just how much? The Majesticks will need a lot more production from their aging co-captains if they are to make a meaningful move in the standings.

THREE BOLD PREDICTIONS 

• Canter will finish in the Lock Zone.  

• The Majesticks will finish on the podium at LIV Golf UK.  

• Westwood will play in the final group of a LIV Golf event on a weekend.