LIV Golf Open Zone Predictions: Caleb Surratt

As the wait begins for LIV Golf 2026, we take a look back to 2025 and ahead to next season by putting into focus the 24 golfers who escaped relegation but sit in the Open Zone. And then predict whether their current team will offer a contract or if another option is more likely for 2026.

In LIV Golf, the Open Zone is the section of the season-long individual standings for players ranked 25th through 48th. Players in this zone can remain in the league for the following season, but their current team is not obligated to offer them a new contract if their existing deal has expired. This means players in the Open Zone risk becoming free agents and can be signed by other teams or potentially lose their spot in the league if they are not re-signed.

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LIV's Youngest Star

Caleb Surratt turned 21 in 2025, and his progression was evident. Two T11s in the first half of the season showed the young star was soaking in the guidance of his Legion XIII leaders, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, something that inexperienced players in the LIV Golf League continue to rave about.

Caleb finished the year strong, earning points in two of the final three events, including a podium (3rd) at LIV Golf UK, and helping his team win the Team Championship in Michigan.

The Kid Can Score

Surratt tallied the 9th-most birdies in the League last season, on the back of his Top 10 Driving Distance (9th at 320.7 average yards) and his league-leading putting (best Putting Average at 1.54). What a combination of skills to have in the bag!

He went toe-to-toe last week with 21-year-old league-mate Josele Ballester at the PIF Saudi International, a preview of a rivalry that will carry LIV into the next decade. Caleb's first professional victory is right around the corner.

Next Step Is Victory

Legion XIII is built to win, in many ways. They are the favorite to retain the Team Championship, but also roster four players capable of sitting atop the podium in the Individual events in 2026. For Caleb, like his teammate Tom McKibbin, the next step is victory. I wouldn't be surprised if Surratt earns his first in the season-opening event, under the lights in Riyadh, come February!

Data, photos, and quotes courtesy of LIV Golf