Englishmen Ian Poulter and Tyrrell Hatton are the latest star names to confirm they are quitting LIV Golf - leaving the breakaway tour's future looking increasingly uncertain.

Poulter joined LIV when it launched as a Saud Arabia-backed project in 2022, while Hatton signed up in 2024.

But the pair have followed major champions Jon Rahm and Louis Oosthuizen in announcing their departures.

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin has also said he will leave LIV and return to the DP World Tour.

Saudi's Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing from LIV in April - having pumped in more than $5bn (£3.8bn) - leading to the league filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States last month.

It has secured a possible $300m (£224m) in financing from BC Partners Credit to try to move forward with 'LIV 2.0', but only a handful of players have so far committed to the proposed competition in 2027.

Poulter, 50, said he wants to help his two sons, Luke and Joshua, pursue professional careers, as well as develop his YouTube channel.

"I wanted everyone to hear it direct from me that I have decided to not move forward with being part of LIV 2.0," he wrote on his social media channels.

"Needless to say, it was a tough decision and one I thought about and discussed at length with my family and team.

"Ultimately, the opportunity to spend more time at home with my family, reduce international travel, focus on senior golf and have the opportunity to pursue other interests was something that I felt was right for me at this stage of my life and career."

Hatton, 35, made a brief statement his Instagram account which confirmed his decision to leave the event.

"Wanted to confirm I will not be part of a LIV 2.0," he wrote.

"A big thank you to everyone for their continued support. I am excited for what the next chapter of my career holds."

McKibbin, who joined LIV in January 2025, said in an Instagram post he had "decided not to sign with LIV Golf for its next chapter" and plans to play the full DP World Tour schedule in 2027.

"Joining LIV Golf was the right decision for me at the time, and I'm grateful for everything it has given me," the 23-year-old wrote.

"I've taken time to think about what's best for me and I am confident this is the right decision to help me achieve my goals."