At Glance
‣ The 2023 LIV Golf League season’s visit to Australia was a significant success, drawing sell-out crowds and generating a high level of excitement and engagement among the fans, indicating a strong appetite for top-class golf in the region.
‣ Key moments from the tournament included Chase Koepka’s memorable hole-in-one at the 12th hole, dubbed “the Watering Hole,” and Talor Gooch’s impressive back-to-back 62s, which set him on the path to winning the tournament and contributed to his standout season.
‣ The event was not only a hit with fans but also received glowing praise from players, with several of them highlighting the electric atmosphere and the major-like feel of the tournament. Despite some criticisms, such as damage to the golf course, the event was named the World’s Best Golf Event Of The Year 2023 at the World Golf Awards.
Can’t recall a MORE EPIC MOMENT for a GOLFER from 2023 than…⛳️
Cameron Smith RIPPIN’ a SHOEY 🍺👟on stage in front of a couple HUNDRED THOUSAND raging Australian 🇦🇺 GOLF FANS 😳
LIV at Adelaide 2024 is coming 🤣✌️@rippergc_ @GrangeGolf
— 54 Golf (@_54Golf)
Oh, the 2023 LIV Golf League season? It was a blast, especially that first trip down under to Adelaide. Drama on the green, chaos off it – the event was a hit, no doubt about it. And guess what? They’re coming back to The Grange Golf Club in 2024. Can’t wait to see what they’ve got lined up this time.
But hey, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Remember the sell-out crowds? Australia was practically starving for top-notch golf, and boy, did LIV Golf deliver. Around 77,000 tickets flew off the shelves. The atmosphere? Electric, almost giving the WM Phoenix Open a run for its money.
And then there was Chase Koepka’s ace. The crowd at the Watering Hole went wild. It’s one thing to have a big audience, but the action has to match. Pre-tournament, LIV Golf hyped up the 12th hole, turning it into a party zone. When Koepka nailed that hole-in-one, the place erupted.
Talor Gooch’s back-to-back 62s were something else. He was on fire, leading the pack and setting himself up for an easy win. Despite a final round over par, he clinched it by three. That win was a turning point for Gooch, marking the start of a stellar season.
Bryson DeChambeau’s driving range antics were a sight to behold. The guy tried hitting left-handed with a right-handed driver, teasing the crowd before pretending to catch a ball in his hat. Classic DeChambeau, always a showman.
And who could forget the ‘shoeys’? Drinking beer from a shoe might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it sure got the crowd going. DeChambeau, Uihlein, Gooch, and even local hero Cameron Smith got in on the action. Smith’s shoey was legendary, a moment that’ll be remembered for ages.
The players couldn’t stop raving about the tournament. From its “Major feel” to the limitless potential of the circuit, the praise was universal. Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed were all smiles, soaking in the electric atmosphere.
But not everyone was thrilled. The Grange Golf Club had its fair share of cleanup post-event, with some members voicing their displeasure. Still, the club bounced back, ready to host another round in 2024.
And let’s not forget, the event snagged the title of World’s Best Golf Event Of The Year at the World Golf Awards. Despite the mixed reactions locally, the global golf community took notice.
So, as we gear up for the 2024 LIV Golf Adelaide event, let’s remember the highs (and lows) of its inaugural visit. It’s shaping up to be another unforgettable weekend of golf. See you on the green this Friday, 26 April.
