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Former LIV Golfer Shares the Truth of His Relegation From the League

Frederik Kjettrup passed up a promising PGA Tour career to join LIV Golf, but that path didn’t pan out. He shares his story on a new Dan Evans Show.
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Frederik Kjettrup joins a new Dan Evans Show.
Frederik Kjettrup joins a new Dan Evans Show. | Dan Evans

When OWGR refused to give LIV golfers world ranking points, LIV was told it needed change, including a relegation system.

While that is not much of a problem for the Jon Rahms and Bryson DeChambeaus of the world, some of the young up-and-comers at LIV Golf have to fight to keep their place.

That is what happened to Frederik Kjettrup.

Kjettrup grew up in Denmark, where he played many different sports. His brother got him into golf, and he has been a phenom ever since. For college, he attended Florida State, where he won three times in four seasons.

Once college ended, Kjettrup used his PGA Tour University status to begin playing on PGA Tour Americas, where he quickly dominated.

He found success that not many achieve so early. He won his first two events on tour, then followed that up with a third win a couple of months later. That is when the LIV call arrived.

He said it was a hard decision, but Kjettrup eventually chose to forgo his path to the PGA Tour and play on LIV.

Unfortunately for Kjettrup, it did not go as planned. He finished 57th out of 61 players last year and did not earn a point during his season on LIV. Because of the league’s relegation system, he was cut after one season.

Now, Kjettrup is serving his one-year PGA Tour suspension while trying to build his way back by stacking points on the Asian Tour.

To hear more about Kjettrup’s wild golf story, watch this week’s episode of The Dan Evans Show. And catch up on past episodes on SI Golf.

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DAN EVANS

Dan Evans, a powerhouse golf content creator on Instagram and TikTok, boasts a rich and diverse background that fuels his current success. Known for his inspiring weight loss journey on The Biggest Loser, successful career as a top ten recording artist, national spokesperson and event host for the Biggest Loser RunWalk 5k and half marathon race series, and his love for cooking, which led him to earn a culinary degree and create and host his own cooking show, Dan has rapidly emerged as a beloved figure in the golf community. Harnessing his diverse background and experiences, he has channeled his passion for golf into compelling content that reaches millions. With over 100 million views, his unique and engaging personality, coupled with his exceptional storytelling style, resonates with golf fans worldwide. As Dan continues to captivate and connect with a growing audience on a weekly basis, he solidifies his place as an influential figure within the golf community and beyond, proving that his love for the sport knows no bounds.

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