LIV Golf Riyadh Preview
LIV Golf is set to engage fans with its 2025 season opener in the vibrant capital of Saudi Arabia. The event promises a thrilling lineup of teams and players, with seasoned veterans and rising stars looking to make their mark in the league.
Notable Participants
Among the notable participants, two-time major champion Jon Rahm leads his Legion XIII squad, featuring Tom McKibbin, who joins for the first time. Dustin Johnson’s 4 Aces has made roster changes, welcoming Thomas Pieters to their ranks.
Further, Phil Mickelson will not participate due to injury, with Ollie Schniederjans stepping in. Bryson DeChambeau aims for another title with his Crushers GC, while Cameron Smith’s team, Ripper GC, is back intact.
Event Details
Date: February 6-8, 2025
Location: Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Purse: $25 million
Start Time: 10 a.m. ET
Viewing Information
- Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Fox Sports 2)
- Saturday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. (Fox Sports 2)
Participating Teams and Captains
| Name | Captain(s) | Team Members |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Aces | Dustin Johnson | Thomas Pieters, Patrick Reed, Harold Varner III |
| Cleeks | Martin Kaymer | Richard Bland, Frederik Kjettrup, Adrian Meronk |
| Crushers | Bryson DeChambeau | Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri |
| Fireballs | Sergio Garcia | Abraham Ancer, David Puig, Luis Masaveu |
| HyFlyers | N/A | Andy Ogletree, Brendan Steele, Cameron Tringale, Ollie Schniederjans |
| Iron Heads | Kevin Na | Yubin Jang, Jinichiro Kozuma, Danny Lee |
| Legion XIII | Jon Rahm | Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin, Caleb Surratt |
| Majesticks | Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood | Sam Horsfield |
| RangeGoats | Bubba Watson | Ben Campbell, Peter Uihlein, Matthew Wolff |
| Ripper | Cameron Smith | Lucas Herbert, Matt Jones, Marc Leishman |
| Smash | Brooks Koepka | Talor Gooch, Jason Kokrak, Graeme McDowell |
| Stinger | Louis Oosthuizen | Dean Burmester, Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzel |
| Torque | Joaquin Niemann | Sebastian Munoz, Carlos Ortiz, Mito Pereira |
| Wild Card | N/A | Anthony Kim, Max Lee |
