LIV Golf scripted history in Australia last week with tens of thousands of fans flocking to the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide. From Aussie golfer Cam Smith’s boisterous reception to a party hole with a live DJ, the event proved to be a resounding success.
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The Saudi-backed league will want to keep the momentum rolling as LIV’s second international tournament kicks off in Singapore on Friday. Ahead of LIV Singapore, Sergio Garcia opened up about the league’s upcoming tournament in his home country, Spain.
Sergio Garcia sheds light on LIV’s plans
Last year, Sergio Garcia was among the many big names to join Greg Norman’s Saudi-backed breakaway series, LIV Golf. The 43-year-old drew much criticism for his reported $40,000,000 defection, but he appears to be perfectly content with his decision.
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So, how does the 2017 Masters winner feel about LIV Golf expanding into new destinations? “I think it’s great. I think it’s something that it’s amazing for the game,” shared Garcia ahead of his appearance at the Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore.
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“To make it as global as possible, that’s always the goal that we have, make our game as big and as worldwide as you can,” said the Spaniard. “LIV obviously has taken a good opportunity of doing that, and they should be very proud of that.”
Earlier, LIV Golf had announced that Real Club Valderrama in Spain would host a tournament from 30th June to 2nd July this year. Garcia, who is also the captain of Fireballs GC, has an excellent track record in Valderrama, winning tournaments in 2011, 2017 and 2018.
What is the prize purse for LIV Singapore?
LIV Singapore is expected to repeat the success in Adelaide, with players like Cam Smith, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and more headlining the event. Per LIV’s format, it will be a 54-holes event with 48 golfers competing for the top honor.
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The prize purse for the individual competition at LIV Singapore is $20 million. The winner will walk away with $4,000,000 in earnings and other incredible perks. Additionally, the top three teams from the 12-team event will split $5 million, with $3 million going to the first.
Last week, Talor Gooch had a sensational outing at Adelaide, making $4,000,000 in winnings. Meanwhile, the Dustin Johnson-led 4Aces GC won the team event.
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What do you think of Sergio Garcia’s words about LIV Golf going global? Who are you rooting for to win the LIV event in Singapore? Let us know in the comments below!
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