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Bryson DeChambeau driving off the first tee this week at LIV Adelaide.

Golf is booming but what hope does LIV have of winning?

Australia has become the heartbeat of LIV Golf, showcasing to the world what it can be at its best. But after a rocky start to 2026, what is its future?

  • Peter Ryan

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Bryson DeChambeau tops a drive at the 10th hole at LIV Golf Adelaide.

‘Stone-cold skulled it’: Bizarre moment the world’s most famous golfer became a hacker

Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time US Open winner worth hundreds of millions. On the 10th hole at LIV Golf Adelaide, the American star also showed he’s a golfing mortal like the rest of us.

  • Iain Payten
Elvis Smylie back in his home country for LIV Adelaide after making a stunning debut on the tour.

One LIV win did wonders for Elvis Smylie’s bank balance. Now for his Masters plan

Elvis Smylie has benefited from a controversial decision to recognise LIV Tournament results in the world golf rankings with his victory on debut at LIV Riyadh putting him in contention to qualify for the US Masters.

  • Peter Ryan
Elvis Smylie holds aloft the trophy after winning on debut in Saudia Arabia.

Elvis LIVs: Son of Aussie tennis greats claims victory on debut in Riyadh

Elvis Smylie has pocketed almost $7 million after winning his debut tournament as a LIV Golf player, under lights in Saudi Arabia.

  • Ian Chadband
LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson.

It began with stars and buckets of money. But is LIV about to lose the golf war?

The return of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed to the US PGA Tour – and the potential loss of the world’s biggest golf star – has raised questions about LIV Golf’s future.

  • Iain Payten
Patrick Reed.

LIV Golf hit hard as another major winner jumps ship

Weeks after Brooks Koepka announced his days on the rebel golf league were over, another American star has said goodbye.

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Ripper Golf captain Cam Smith.

‘I’ve made my bed’: Cam Smith rejects PGA offer, sticks with rebel LIV tour

Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA has fuelled speculation about the future of other big names in the LIV stable, but Australian Cam Smith has made his intentions crystal clear.

  • Peter Ryan
Brooks Koepka holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2023 PGA Championship.

‘Significant impact’: Five-time major winner walks away from Saudi-backed LIV Golf

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka became the first player to defect from LIV Golf, a significant blow to the Saudi-funded league.

Rory McIlroy walks the course at Royal Melbourne

Why Melbourne’s weather could cause havoc for world’s top golfers

Marc Leishman, the club and Golf Australia are adamant that, come Thursday, Royal Melbourne will be ready to show off to the world in all its glory.

  • Sam McClure
Australian golfer Lucas Herbert joined the LIV tour in 2024.

Rory McIlroy the one to beat at the Australian Open, but Lucas Herbert is still simmering

Lucas Herbert believes superstar Rory McIlroy is a sure bet to be among the contenders at the Australian Open, but the local hope has plenty of motivation.

  • Iain Payten