LIV Golf captain shares photos from hospital after surgery

LIV Golf captain Martin Kaymer has revealed he has undergone surgery on his shoulder.

Kaymer joined the breakaway tour in 2022 and has since dealt with a series of physical challenges.

Surgery on his wrist hampered his maiden season on the rival league and he was still dealing with the aftermath two years later.

This February, Kaymer was forced to withdraw from LIV's stop in Adelaide with a minor issue to his left elbow.

Kaymer revealed in a post on Instagram on 18 September that he has also been dealing with pain in his shoulder.

He was able to have surgery, in Switzerland, to repair the damage after finally receiving the "right diagnosis".

"I’m relieved and grateful that the procedure went well," said the two-time major champion.

"It hasn’t been an easy road, but now I can finally focus on recovery and on coming back stronger.

"A huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this journey — from helping me find the right answers and diagnosis, to getting me through surgery and supporting me along the way.

"I’m grateful for all the expertise, care and time that so many people have given me over the past year. Having such a great team and so many supportive people around me has made a real difference."

"I’m really looking forward to the 2027 season and hopefully being able to play pain-free again, enjoy the game, and build on the positive results and great moments I've had in the past."

Just where Kaymer will be playing his professional golf next season remains to be seen.

LIV Golf's future is far from certain.

The majority of its staff have been laid off and the league has also filed for bankruptcy.

LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil is pressing ahead with plans for a reimagined circuit in 2027 with new backers.

O'Neil told reporters last month he expects a transaction, with BC Partners, to be completed later this month.

But the deal reportedly hinges on getting enough support from the current roster of players.

There are rumours LIV's schedule could be whittled down to 10 events, down from 14, with smaller prize purses. 

Field sizes could be increased, with golfers able to take part in Monday qualifiers too. 

Kaymer, who was among the ageing Ryder Cup stars to quit the DP World Tour four years ago, has revealed that he hopes to return to the European-based circuit next season whether LIV survives or not.

He previously told bunkered: "I always said that the European Tour is my home tour.

"So I would definitely join the European Tour again, 100 percent.

"I know that I have years [of exemptions], from my successes, that I can go back. Career money list and Ryder Cups, and all those things.

"So I would be really interested in doing that if [LIV] doesn't continue. But even if LIV continues, I would like to also go back and play."

"I feel like if I am healthy enough, I would like to give myself another chance for the Ryder Cup if I play enough tournaments."