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Aldrich Potgieter Says Food Poisoning Forced Utah Withdrawal as LIV Speculation Lingers

No LIV agreement is confirmed as reports point to a 2026 move to Entertainment Sports Partners.

Jul 3, 2025; Silvis, Illinois, USA; Aldrich Potgieter tees off on the 13th hole during the first round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 09: Aldrich Potgieter of South Africa hits his tee shot on the 6th hole during the first round of the Baycurrent Classic Presented by LEXUS at Yokohama Country Club on October 9, 2025 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Yoshimasa Nakano/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • PGA TOUR Communications confirmed Potgieter withdrew before his second round at the Bank of Utah Championship.
  • Potgieter said on Instagram he exited due to a bad bout of food poisoning, adding that he just needs rest.
  • Sports Business Journal reported he is expected to leave GSE Worldwide for Entertainment Sports Partners in January 2026.
  • ESP represents Ernie Els, a prominent critic of LIV Golf, which some outlets noted when assessing the likelihood of a move.
  • Potgieter sits around 52nd in the FedExCup Fall, where finishing 51–60 secures spots in the 2026 Pebble Beach and Genesis signature events, as LIV’s 2026 recruiting efforts keep speculation active without verified evidence of a deal.