In February, thirteen players who defected from the European Tour to LIV petitioned a court of appeal in London for the right to play on both sides.
Asked by AFP, the DP World Tour refused to comment "out of respect for the confidentiality of the procedure", as long as the decision of the body has not been "officially rendered".
According to the Times, the verdict is expected to be announced Thursday, on the first day of the first Major of the year, the Masters of Augusta where LIV players are allowed to participate provided they meet the selection conditions, including having a sufficient world ranking.
Last June, players had requested permission from the European Tour of which they were members to play the inaugural LIV tournament, in Hemel Hempstead, near London.
Despite the refusal, they still played the LIV tournament and were banned from the DP World Tour and fined 100,000 pounds (114,000 euros).
A suspensive appeal was subsequently lodged.
This action is separate from the antitrust action in the United States between LIV and the main PGA professional circuit.
According to the Times, the verdict expected on Thursday could also end the hopes of LIV players to participate in the next Ryder Cup, in September in Rome.
Launched in 2022, the Saudi-backed LIV circuit has attracted renowned players such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau or Cameron Smith thanks to its very rich prize money distributed over a season limited to 14 tournaments in 2023 (seven in the inaugural season) played in three rounds, without cuts.
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