LIV Golf

O evento inaugural do LIV Golf South Africa em Steyn City, onde Bryson DeChambeau derrotou Jon Rahm em um playoff pelo título individual, atraiu 100.000 espectadores e gerou um impacto econômico estimado entre R$ 750 e R$ 800 milhões para a província de Gauteng, apesar dos atritos contínuos com o Sunshine Tour. O ministro do Esporte, Gayton McKenzie, elogiou a diversidade do evento, ao mesmo tempo que pediu colaboração entre os circuitos.

20 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Jon Rahm withdrew his 18-month appeal against DP World Tour sanctions on March 10, ending temporary membership privileges including 2025 Ryder Cup eligibility, but he refuses to pay over $3 million in fines. This follows his earlier rejection of a conditional settlement offer, as tensions continue over LIV Golf conflicts. Part of the 'Jon Rahm DP World Tour Dispute' series.

Jon Rahm and Thomas Detry are tied for the lead at 17 under par entering the final round of the HSBC LIV Golf Hong Kong, alongside Harold Varner III. Rahm chartered a private flight to help Detry and other players stranded in the Middle East due to regional conflict reach the tournament. The event at Hong Kong Golf Club has seen strong performances, with Smash GC leading the team standings.

06 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

Carlos Ortiz fired a 10-under-par 60 to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of LIV Golf Hong Kong at Hong Kong Golf Club. The round marks the third 60 in LIV Golf history and positions Torque GC atop the team standings. Dean Burmester sits second at eight under par.

Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion, has returned to the PGA Tour after departing LIV Golf, primarily to spend more time with his family in Florida. He is competing in the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches, his hometown event, for the first time in three years. The move comes after personal challenges, including the loss of an unborn child.

22 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

LIV Golf has transitioned from its disruptive origins to a phase focused on stability and expansion, with chief executive Scott O’Neil viewing South Africa as an ideal market. The league plans to host its inaugural event in the country next month at Steyn City, expecting significant economic benefits. This shift includes adopting a 72-hole format and seeking official recognition in world rankings.