Ex‑LIV golfer Piot returns to PGA field in Detroit.
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26-Year-Old Ex-LIV Golfer Set to Make PGA Tour Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Rocket Classic tees off on Thursday with quite an impressive field, but a surprise last-minute addition is what grabbed the attention of the fans.
James Piot has been added to the field on an unrestricted sponsor’s exemption, the PGA Tour announced Monday. The event, set at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan, will feature 150 players competing for a $9.6 million purse.
Piot, 26, is a native of Farmington Hills and a 2021 U.S. Amateur champion. He turned professional in May 2022 and immediately joined LIV Golf, competing in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
He represented HyFlyers GC in LIV Golf before finishing 47th on the individual points list in 2023, which led to his relegation following the promotions event.
His final LIV appearance occurred in mid‑October 2023, marking the end of a two‑year stint with the breakaway tour.
