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Fox Sports
13-07-2025
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LIV Golf Andalucía: Talor Gooch wins individual title; Legion XIII tops all teams
SAN ROQUE, Spain – On a beautiful Sunday at LIV Golf Andalucía, Smash GC's Talor Gooch narrowly hung on to his 36-hole lead to earn his fourth individual LIV Golf title and his first since 2023. Gooch, who won the league's Individual Championship in 2023, has now won two of the three events played at Valderrama on LIV Golf. The 33-year-old followed his Saturday 5-under 66 with a 1-under 70 to hold off a hard-charging back that was headlined by Legion XIII Captain Jon Rahm. Rahm shot a 6-under 65, tying him with Ripper GC's Matt Jones for the low round of the day. Rahm was able to celebrate a win, however. His Legion XIII shot 5 under for the week and took the team title, edging Fireballs GC (3 under). Rahm tied Gooch at 7 under when Rahm had one hole to play and Gooch had two, including the par-5 17th. Gooch would make birdie after an excellent lag putt from off the green, and Rahm drove it left into the trees on the 18th. After a punch out and a wedge shot that left him close to 20 feet, Rahm made a momentum-saving putt on the last hole followed by an enormous fist pump to keep his hopes of the individual title alive. However, Gooch played the 18th hole brilliantly, leaving himself a tap-in for par and the win. Legion XIII was led by fantastic rounds from Rahm and Tom McKibbin (5-under 66). Caleb Surratt came up clutch for Rahm, making birdie on five of his last nine holes after playing his first nine at 4-over par. Surratt finished with a 1-under 70. Teammate Tyrrell Hatton shot even-par 70 to help his team to the hardware. The win marks the third of the season for Legion XIII, with all three victories coming outside the United States (Riyadh and Mexico City). For the Fireballs, Abraham Ancer finished in third place, shooting a 5-under 66 to achieve his best finish since LIV Golf Adelaide where he finished tied for second. For the third consecutive tournament, 4Aces GC failed to convert a 36-hole lead into their first victory since 2023. The 4Aces finished in a tie for third alongside Smash GC, who were led by Jason Kokrak's 2-under 69. Branden Grace of Stinger GC shot a 2-under 69 to finish tied for fourth, which was an important result for his place in the standings as the 37-year-old projects to move from 49th in the individual standings to 34th, well inside the Drop Zone. The third round was the easiest round of the week with a scoring average of –0.58 after playing +0.57 in Round 2 and +2.46 in Round 1. This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily . FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience LIV Golf recommended Item 1 of 2 Get more from the LIV Golf Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Fox Sports
12-07-2025
- Sport
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LIV Golf Andalucía: Talor Gooch Leads After Rd. 2; Dustin Johnson's 4Aces Surge
SAN ROQUE, Spain – Two years after posting his last LIV Golf win at Andalucía, Talor Gooch is displaying the same kind of form that won him the league's Individual Championship in 2023. The Smash GC star shot a second-round 5-under 66 on Saturday to grab a commanding four-shot lead after 36 holes at the historic Real Club Valderrama. It's the first time he's led after 36 holes since his breakthrough season two years ago, when he won three times. Dustin Johnson, captain of the 4Aces team that Gooch played for during the inaugural 2022 season, is his closest pursuer at 3 under. Stinger GC's Branden Grace, battling relegation, is another stroke back in solo third. Legion XIII Captain Jon Rahm, 4Aces GC's Patrick Reed — winner two weeks ago in Dallas — and Iron Heads GC's Jinichiro Kozuma are tied for fourth at 1 under. The 4Aces are seeking their first win since 2023, like Gooch, and top the team leaderboard at 2 over, one stroke ahead of Smash and five ahead of Legion XIII. Bryson DeChambeau's Crushers GC, seeking their fourth consecutive victory, are in sixth place, nine strokes off the pace. Saturday's play included the completion of the first round, which had been suspended on Friday due to severe winds and the threat of dangerous conditions. After finishing his final five holes, Gooch emerged with a share of the 18-hole lead with Ripper GC Captain Cameron Smith and Torque GC Captain Joaquin Niemann at 2 under, and then was the only one who kept his position on a challenging but less blustery afternoon. While Gooch has good vibes at Valderrama, he also understands the difficulties of protecting a lead on this challenging course. A year ago, Anirban Lahiri entered the final round with the same four-shot lead but ultimately lost in a playoff to Fireballs GC Captain and local favorite Sergio Garcia, who rallied from seven strokes down. Amazingly, Garcia is in the same exact position this year — even par through 36 holes and seven strokes back. "In general, on LIV, there's really no lead that's safe, especially at a golf course like this," Gooch said. "Things can happen quickly, and you're one shot away from a big number. There's definitely no sense of [relaxation] or calmness. "I know DJ (Dustin Johnson) is right behind me. … There's just too many good players out here to feel like I'm comfortable just showing up and winning this tomorrow. I've got to play a really good round of golf to get this thing done." Johnson won the Individual Championship in 2022, and Gooch followed a year later. Both have worked hard to regain their form and improve on their results in 2025. Johnson shot a bogey-free 7-under 64, the lowest round through the first two days and his second-lowest round, relative to par, this season. "My game has been really good [in] the last month and a half or so," said Johnson, who is seeking to win a LIV Golf tournament for the fourth consecutive year. "Just haven't really seen the results that I feel like I should be shooting. "Today, it was nice to actually put together a really solid round." After a difficult start to the season, Gooch has put together several solid rounds lately, recently producing a four-tournament stretch of top-15 finishes. He's happy to see his increased practice routine paying dividends. "I've found a lot of dirt on the range," he said. "Just worked my tail off. It's good to see all of those hours and hours kind of paying off." But the job is not complete. When Gooch won at Valderrama in 2023, he had to overtake DeChambeau on the final day. Last year's result showed that a rally from seven shots down is possible. Valderrama is a difficult course, and scores can go off the rails fast, leaving the door open for the chasers. "I've got a chance," Johnson said. "It's doable," added Rahm. "Everything has to go my way tomorrow," noted Garcia. "Not only do I have to play really well, but then the leaders have to play badly. It's a big combination of things." Gooch is ready for the challenge — and ready to return to the top of the podium. "Nothing is given tomorrow," he said. "Just because I played good today, it has no bearing on the results tomorrow. Tomorrow is a fresh day, and we've got to go have a great day." TEAM SCORES LIV Golf's new scoring format this season now involves all four scores now counting in every round in the team competition. Here are the results and scores for each team after Round 1 and Round 2 of LIV Golf Andalucía. ROUND 2 1. 4ACES GC +2 (Johnson 64, Reed 71, Pieters 72, Varner III 72; Rd. 2 score: -5) 2. SMASH GC +3 (Gooch 66, Koepka 70, McDowell 71, Kokrak 72; Rd. 2 score: -5) 3. LEGION XIII +7 (McKibbin 69, Rahm 70, Hatton 72, Surratt 76; Rd. 2 score: +3) 4. FIREBALLS GC +8 (Ancer 69, Garcia 69, Puig 70, Ballester 75; Rd. 2 score: -1) 5. HYFLYERS GC +10 (Steele 70, Tringale 71, Mickelson 72, Ogletree 72; Rd. 2 score: +1) 6. CRUSHERS GC +11 (DeChambeau 72, Howell III 73, Lahiri 73, Casey 74; Rd. 2 score: +8) 7. IRON HEADS GC +12 (Kozuma 68, Lee 68, Jang 72, Na 73; Rd. 2 score: -3) 8. CLEEKS GC +13 (Meronk 70, Kaymer 72, Bland 73, Kjettrup 74; Rd. 2 score: +5) 9. STINGER GC +15 (Oosthuizen 69, Grace 70, Schwartzel 72, Burmester 73; Rd. 2 score: E) T10. RANGEGOATS GC +17 (Campbell 69, Watson 71, Uihlein 72, Masaveu 75; Rd. 2 score: +3) T10. MAJESTICKS GC +17 (Horsfield 70, Stenson 72, Westwood 72, Poulter 75; Rd. 2 score: +5) T12. TORQUE GC +19 (Muñoz 70, Pereira 72, Ortiz 73, Niemann 75; Rd. 2 score: +6) T12. RIPPER GC +19 (Jones 70, Herbert 72, Smith 73, Leishman 79; Rd. 2 score: +10) Wild Cards: C. Lee 73, Kim 73 ROUND 1 1. CRUSHERS GC +3 (DeChambeau 70, Casey 72, Howell III 72, Lahiri 73) 2. LEGION XIII +4 (Rahm 72, Surratt 71, Hatton 72, McKibbin 74) 3. 4ACES GC +7 (Reed 70, Pieters 73, Varner III 73, Johnson 75) T4. CLEEKS GC +8 (Bland 71, Kaymer 73, Meronk 73, Kjettrup 75) T4. SMASH GC +8 (Gooch 69, Kokrak 71, Koepka 76, McDowell 76) T6. HYFLYERS GC +9 (Mickelson 72, Tringale 73, Ogletree 74, Steele 74) T6. RIPPER GC +9 (Smith 69, Jones 74, Leishman 74, Herbert 76) T6. FIREBALLS GC +9 (Ancer 73, Ballester 73, Garcia 73, Puig 74) 9. MAJESTICKS GC +12 (Poulter 71, Horsfield 74, Westwood 74, Stenson 77) 10. TORQUE GC +13 (Niemann 69, Muñoz 74, Pereira 75, Ortiz 79) 11. RANGEGOATS GC +14 (Uihlein 73, Campbell 74, Watson 74, Masaveu 77) T12. IRON HEADS GC +15 (Kozuma 73, Na 73, Jang 76, Lee 77) T12. STINGER GC +15 (Grace 70, Schwartzel 74, Oosthuizen 77, Burmester 78) Wild Cards: C. Lee 73, Kim 76 This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? 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Fox Sports
30-06-2025
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Sergio Garcia Secures LIV Golf Open Championship Exemption
Fireballs GC captain Sergio Garcia secured the coveted LIV Golf Open Championship exemption with a gritty 2-under-par 70 on Sunday, edging out a handful of competitors including his Fireballs GC teammate David Puig. Although Garcia did not earn any points in Dallas, finishing tied for 25th at 3 over, he was the highest-placed LIV Golf player inside the top five through the season's first nine events without an exemption. Garcia is fifth in the season-long Individual Championship points race behind Joaquin Niemann, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Dallas winner Patrick Reed, each of whom already have an exemption into the Open. Garcia will make his 26th Open appearance and 102nd major championship start at Royal Portrush next month. "It's going to be my second time playing at Royal Portrush, and it's obviously nice," Garcia said. "It's one of the goals that you have at the beginning of the year, to try to play as many majors as you can with the limitations that we have. "I didn't help myself very much the last three months, but I'm glad that I got enough work done in the first third of the year, I guess, in the first part of the season. I'm excited about it, and hopefully I'll play well." This piece is courtesy of and in partnership with LIV Golf. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from LIV Golf Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
The Wealth and Success of Golf's Top Players in 2025
In 2025, golf isn't just a game—it's a multi-million-dollar stage where skill, personality, and opportunity merge in spectacular fashion. This year's top five earners in the sport are not only dominating on the greens but also commanding enormous paydays through endorsements, league contracts, and performance bonuses. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But behind each dazzling paycheck lies a story of early dedication, breakthrough successes, and relentless perseverance. In the sections below, we spotlight these five players—unpacking their childhood roots, routes to fame, recent winning moments, and match-by-match earnings, all backed by verified data. This human-focused portrait celebrates each golfer not just as a fortune-maker, but as a living testament to passion and performance. 1. Jon Rahm (Net worth ≈ $218 million) Image via Instagram/ Jon Rahm Rodriguez Born in Barrika, Spain, in 1994, Rahm developed his game early and played college golf at Arizona State University. He turned pro in 2016 and rapidly rose in the world rankings. Through 2024, he earned approximately $90 million on-course via LIV Golf contracts (including a sign-on deal) and tournament wins—posting two $4 million wins plus an $18 million bonus from the Individual Championship. Off-course, endorsements added another $10 million. Rahm's sharp iron play and fearless competitiveness continue to make him one of golf's most profitable figures. 2. Scottie Scheffler (Net worth ≈ $135 million) Image via Instagram/ Scottie Scheffler Scheffler, born 1996 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, honed his skills at the University of Texas. Turning pro in 2018, he quickly climbed the PGA Tour ranks, reaching world No. 1. In 2024 alone, his on-course earnings totaled $62 million, including $29 million in prize money, an $8 million regular-season bonus, and a $25 million FedEx Cup prize—plus wins at Memorial and Travelers . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Endorsements and off-course income likely bring his total to roughly $92.5 million. 3. Rory McIlroy (Net worth ≈ $140 million) Image via Instagram/ Rory McIlroy Northern Ireland's McIlroy made waves as a teen and turned professional in 2007. By 2024, he'd claimed wins at the Wells Fargo Championship ($3.6 million), DP World Tour Championship (≈$3 million), Pebble Beach Pro-Am ($3.6 million), The Players Championship ($4.5 million), and The Masters ($4.2 million)—totaling $42.9 million on-course. With off-course earnings (sponsorships, co-founding TGL), his 2025 total is around $87.9 million. 4. Tiger Woods (Net worth ≈ $1.3 billion) Image via Instagram/ justjared Born in 1975 in Cypress, California, Woods turned pro in 1996 and redefined golf's global appeal. His 2024 earnings were $55.4 million, mostly from endorsements, TGL co-ownership, and business ventures—despite limited playtime following his 2021 accident. With off-course income dwarfing his tournament receipts, his fortune continues to soar. 5. Xander Schauffele Image via Instagram/ Xander Schauffele San Diego native Schauffele made a major splash at San Diego State University before turning pro in 2015. In the last 12 months, he has collected $33.6 million on-course, boosted by wins at the PGA Championship and The Open (together awarding around $6.4 million) . Off-course income of $20 million brings his total to about $53.6 million. These golfers are living proof that success on the course can translate into staggering financial achievement—but it takes more than talent. From Rahm's bold move to LIV, Scheffler's dominance on the PGA Tour, McIlroy's grand-slam victories, Woods's enduring off-course empire, to Schauffele's steady rise—every path highlights unwavering dedication, strategic decisions, and unforgettable performances. Their journeys remind us that behind every trophy lies years of sacrifice, honing skills, and emotional resilience. For the next generation watching, these stories offer inspiration: in golf—and in life—it's not just talent that defines champions, but heart, discipline, and the courage to follow your dream.
Indianapolis Star
21-05-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
How The Club of Chatham Hills golf course in Westfield landed an LIV event
WESTFIELD — Betsy Henke Garfield and her brother, Brad Henke, initially set up in a coffee shop at Chatham Hills to take the Zoom call. Henke Garfield, a partner with Henke Development Group, had been contacted by the Indiana Sports Corps, informing her that site selectors with LIV golf would be in town and were interested in meeting. They weren't entirely sure how "real" the invitation was, she laughed Wednesday, but within a few seconds of dialing in, they realized the interest was in fact legitimate and quickly relocated to a conference room. "Right from the get-go it was an exciting surprise that Indy was back in consideration for major professional golf at that elite level," Henke Garfield said. "It's been a long time." The two sides continued working together and when the site selectors visited Indianapolis, Henke Garfield showed them around Grand Park and explained how Indianapolis "would rally for golf and rally for their event," same as it has for other major sporting events. LIV event in Westfield: Golfer Bubba Watson gives Caitlin Clark driver, plans to visit IMS "I think they were considering Indy, but that really helped us stand out," she said. "There's the family aspect and hospitality feel, too — all these pieces started to make sense." About a year after that initial Zoom call and LIV officials were back in Westfield, this time to promote the Individual Championship finale, slated for Aug. 15-17 at The Club of Chatham Hills. "When you think about where we're at, what part of the world we're at, the location we're at — it's pretty central, and when you think about Indiana, you think about sports," said Bubba Watson, a LIV golfer and two-time Masters champion. "Golf is just a new adventure, trying to bring it here, trying to get people behind it. … It's going to be fun for us, but I think bringing a different sport to this area, which is already a sports town, is a dream come true for us." The three-round, no-cut event will have heavy implications on the LIV season, Watson said, with an individual champion being crowned, as teams jockey for position in the team championship chase. "There's going to be some real competition, some real grinding out there trying to better yourself for the road ahead." There's also hope the event will further the game's growth in the Indianapolis area. Henke Garfield recalled LIV players wanting to play in front of kids who like to compete. "Just let them see the game of golf and hope they'll want to start playing it," she said. "And that's kind of what we do with all the other sports, right?" Watson headed out to the practice greens after completing his media responsibilities Wednesday and offered a few putting tips to those in attendance before inviting golfers from the Guerin Catholic and Westfield high school teams to try their hand at knocking one down. "We're trying to inspire young people to get outside and play golf and see a great game," Watson said. "There's so many levels to golf. It's not just professional golf, but maybe we can inspire like Caitlin (Clark) does around here and get people to play the game."
