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Elvis Smylie claims LIV Golf Riyadh title in debut win
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Elvis Smylie marked his LIV Golf debut with a stunning victory at the Riyadh season opener, holding off Jon Rahm by one stroke to finish at 24 under par. Ripper GC also secured the team title, sweeping both competitions in the league's first 72-hole event. The tournament highlighted LIV's new Official World Golf Ranking points allocation for top-10 finishers.
Chess will feature prominently in the Esports World Cup 2026, returning to Riyadh after a successful debut last year. The tournament, headlined by Magnus Carlsen, runs from August 11 to 15 with a $1.5 million prize pool. Qualification pathways and a multi-stage format have been announced by the Esports World Cup Foundation.