A year ago, LIV Golf Adelaide was considered the upstart circuit’s largest and most successful event as thousands of golf fans flocked to a party hole with a DJ, and the team competition came down to the wire. By all accounts, LIV’s first stop in Australia was a success. But how would the 2024 event fare? It appears to be another hit as crowds gathered for the opening round of play on Friday at The Grange Golf Club.
“Last year was unbelievable, as well. It’s just good. I didn’t notice too much of a difference, but it was just more on every hole rather than a couple of … maybe the holes on the back,” Marc Leishman said after the opening round of play. “The atmosphere was good everywhere, though. I think we were both better for a runner end of last year, used that experience to kind of ease our way into the week early and then know sort of what to expect.”
Here’s a look at the event:
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII hits his shot from the 14th tee during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC reacts after he hit his shot from a bunker during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Fans seen during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Fans seen during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC waves to fans on the 18th hole during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC putts on the 18th green during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
A general view of fans at the Tones and I concert after the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Montana Pritchard/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Danny Lee of Iron Heads GC acknowledges the crowd as he walks with Scott Vincent of Iron Heads GC and Jinichiro Kozuma of Iron Heads GC on the 12th hole during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Matthew Harris/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Wild Card player, Anthony Kim’s group walk up the 12th hole during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Matthew Harris/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
During the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Matthew Harris/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Graeme McDowell of Smash GC waits on the 12th hole during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Matthew Harris/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Harold Varner III of 4Aces GC hits his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Matthew Harris/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman is seen during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Matthew Harris/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC seen on the 12th hole during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC reacts after his putt on the 12th green during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII shakes hands with Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC on the 18th green during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf)
LIV Golf Adelaide – First Round
Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII reacts to his putt on the 18th green during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club on Friday, April 26, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf)
