American Ollie Schniederjans is keeping his LIV Golf dream firmly in his sights as he gears up for the LIV Golf Promotions event in Florida from 8–11 January 2026 — another high-pressure, high-reward moment that he says brings out the very best in him.
Schniederjans came close to earning automatic promotion through The International Series Rankings, where only the top two players were granted places in the 2026 LIV Golf League. He wrapped up the season in seventh — not quite enough to make the leap, but enough to earn a crucial exemption into Round 2 of the Promotions event. A second chance, and one he’s fully embracing.
“This is another week where it feels like my back’s against the wall,” Schniederjans said. “But that’s not going to stop me from making every chance count.”
His season across the Asian Tour’s elevated events was a mix of early promise and unexpected challenges. A standout victory at International Series India presented by DLF set the tone, but health setbacks soon stalled his momentum, forcing him to rebuild both physically and mentally.
By the final stretch, he had begun to find his rhythm again, highlighted by a tied 11th finish at the Moutai Singapore Open that kept him in contention until the very end.
“The biggest lessons last year came from managing the adjustments I needed to make with my game and swing,” he reflected. “And then the travel — learning new venues, adapting to time zones — was a big part of the challenge. I figured a lot of it out over the season, and toward the last stretch, I did a good job staying in shape and finishing strong.”
Missing out on the top two could have been deflating, but for Schniederjans, it’s fuel.
“Having two spots through The International Series Rankings was a great opportunity, and I was definitely disappointed not to capitalise on it,” he said. “But now there are three more spots at LIV Golf Promotions. That’s another huge opportunity. I’ll be heading in with full intent to get it done.”
He comes into this year’s Promotions with valuable experience — especially from the demanding 36-hole day in last year’s edition, a test he still remembers vividly.
“I’ve played a lot of golf when a lot is at stake and you have to go low,” he said. “Trying harder doesn’t help — you can only do so much. Last year, the 36-hole day definitely caught up with me on the final nine. That stuck with me.”
The fact that three LIV Golf spots are available this year also changes the landscape.
“Three spots instead of one makes a huge difference,” he noted. “One guy can always have a crazy day — but three doing it is much less likely. With 20 guys competing for three spots in the final rounds, it feels more open. Two very good rounds absolutely give you a chance.”
And after a year of travelling across continents for The International Series, the Florida setting brings something he hasn’t had much of this season: comfort.
“It feels great, last year was a crazy amount of travel, so being home longer and not having to get on a plane for this week feels like a real advantage. Florida is close to home, and that familiarity is the complete opposite of last season. It’s a really nice change.”
The International Series is the most prized pathway in golf. It consists of a set of elite tournaments sanctioned by the Asian Tour and offers the year-long Rankings Winner & Runner-Up promotion to the LIV Golf League.
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