The third LIV Golf season is well underway, with only three events left to play after LIV Golf United Kingdom. The season-closing Team Championship will determine which of the 13 teams is crowned champion, as well as an individual table with $18m on offer to the winner. Last year, Talor Gooch claimed the prize after an incredible season with three individual wins. This year, five players are in contention with a realistic chance of winning, including current leader Joaquin Niemann with over 40 points ahead on the standings.
Joaquin Niemann set the tone for the season with a win at LIV Golf Mayakoba, despite facing a two-shot penalty. He continued his impressive performances with another win in Jeddah and a total of six top-10 finishes, leaving him comfortably at the top of the standings with 165.40 points. Another strong contender is Jon Rahm, who has consistently placed in the top-10 in every event he has completed. The Spaniard, who joined LIV Golf in December, is aiming for his maiden LIV Golf title and could potentially overtake Niemann for the championship.
Sergio Garcia, another Spanish player and Masters winner, has had his best season with LIV Golf, coming close to victory multiple times. With a maiden win at Valderrama, Garcia is just behind Rahm in the standings and still in contention for the $18m prize. Tyrrell Hatton, playing in his debut season with LIV Golf, has shown improvement in the second half of the season with a win in Nashville and consistent finishes in the top 10, giving him a fighting chance for honors as the season progresses.
Louis Oosthuizen, the Stinger GC captain, has yet to win this season but has been consistently impressive with multiple runner-up finishes and top-10 finishes. Despite facing withdrawal from one event, Oosthuizen has managed to accumulate 106.10 points for the season, showing that he is a strong competitor in the circuit. With the season drawing to a close, Oosthuizen still has a chance to make a comeback and compete for the championship title.
As the LIV Golf season continues, fans are eagerly watching to see who will come out on top and claim the $18m prize. With only three events left, the competition is heating up, and the top players are giving their all to secure their spot at the top of the standings. Stay tuned to see which player will emerge victorious and be crowned the LIV Golf champion for the third season.
