Latest scores and updates from opening event in Mayakoba
LIV Golf returns for its second season as the action begins at El Camaleon Golf Course in Mayakoba, Mexico.
The Rebel Tour caused a stir last year when it controversially broke away from the PGA in the Gulf Civil War, with Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood returning to LIV for the 2023 season.
Names such as Thomas Pieters, Mito Pereira and Sebastian Munoz have been added ahead of the second season of the Saudi-backed series after former world No. 1 Johnson took home more than $35m in his debut season and triumphed in the individual and team championships.
There are new teams and new names this time when LIV Golf returns, but the series will be just as controversial as last time. Follow live scores and updates from the opening event in Mayakoba below.
LIV Golf LIVE Rankings: Latest Mayakoba 2023 Results
Is LIV Golf on TV?
18:02 , Jamie Braidwood
LIV Golf has yet to be picked up by a major UK broadcaster, but viewers can watch coverage for free via the newly launched LIV Golf Plus app and website.
LIV has signed a television deal with The CW Network in the United States. The first round of promotions will be available on the CW app across smart TVs and mobile devices, requires a login or subscription to view. The second and third rounds will be available on The CW as well as on the app.
How much is the prize money?
Prize money for 2023 has increased by 63 percent to $405 million.
Each LIV Golf event will come with a $25 million prize pool – $20 million for the individual event and $5 million for the team event. The Team Championship has $50 million up for grabs. In addition to the 14 LIV golf events, there are 11 international series, each with $5 million in prize money.
The individual winner of each event will take home $4 million, while the winning team will add $3 million – $750,000 per player. Last place, 48th, individually will still take home $120,000.
The winning team of the Team Championship will take home $16 million, or $4 million per player.
What is LIV Golf?
18:01 , Jamie Braidwood
LIV Golf is the breakaway league helmed by two-time Open Champion Greg Norman as Managing Director and backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund.
The PIF has invested unprecedented amounts of money in the sport, both to register players and fund each event, which has been condemned by human rights organizations such as Amnesty International.
The new competition rules and formats bring a breath of fresh air to golf, with the team aspect emerging as a unique selling point.
There will be 12 teams and 48 players in each field, with the tournament being played over 54 holes and three days – instead of the traditional 72 holes and four days. Unlike the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, there is no cut, while LIV Golf also added the shotgun start, which is said to encourage faster play with groups starting at different holes on the course and playing in different orders.
Good evening
18:00 , Jamie Braidwood
LIV Golf returns for its second season as the action begins at El Camaleon Golf Course in Mayakoba, Mexico.
The Rebel Tour caused a stir last year when it controversially broke away from the PGA in the Gulf Civil War, with Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood returning to LIV for the 2023 season.
Names such as Thomas Pieters, Mito Pereira and Sebastian Munoz have been added ahead of the second season of the Saudi-backed series after former world No. 1 Johnson took home more than $35m in his debut season and triumphed in the individual and team championships.
There are new teams and new names this time when LIV Golf returns, but the series will be just as controversial as last time. You can follow live results and updates from the opening event on our live blog.