What a great year this has been for the Saudi-backed league. Earlier, the long-awaited TV broadcast deal was finalized, followed by new partnerships that helped the league overcome its financial difficulties. Well, that wasn’t the end of development for LIV Golf in 2025, as the league has stepped in with a new tournament in Asia for the first time. The LIV Golf Korea will be debuting from May 2-4, 2025, at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon, South Korea. With these new developments, fans are set to witness a thrilling $25,000,000 event. Even for the golfer, it will be a test of skills, as the new venue presents a fresh challenge. With a US Open exemption at stake, let’s take a look at the top names featured at LIV Golf Korea.
Power ranking of LIV Golf Korea explored
Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau, the 2024 US Open winner, has been the most vouched player since his victory. Interestingly, he has been continuing the substantial form in all his performances in 2025. Even though he failed to clinch a victory till now, he has been close to it. He has two top-10 and two top-5 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the LIV Golf Mexico City. Even with his performance at the Masters, he ended with a respectable T5 position. With such impressive performance and consistent finishes in the top 20, he is at the top of the power ranking.
Joaquin Niemann
If there is any golfer who has shown dominance on the LIV schedule, it is Joaquin Niemann. The Chilean professional who sits just below the fan favorite has been leading the LIV’s individual standing. With three victories out of six participations, he has been unbeatable in 2025. Notably, his betting odds are +650, just 50 points off DeChambeau’s, highlighting how closely matched they are. The golfer even benefited from his qualification at the US Open after his victory at the LIV Golf Mexico. But the golfer will be aiming to continue as per the hopes of the fans to dominate the following 2025 schedule.
Jon Rahm
LIV Golf offered the biggest contract to the former World No. 1, Jon Rahm. Interestingly, the golfer has maintained his stature with consistent finishes in the top 10 since joining. With 22 professional wins, including two at LIV Golf, the Spaniard has always stayed close to the winner’s circle. Even with his 2025 performance, he has achieved three top-5 and three top-10 finishes, including a runner-up at the LIV Golf Riyadh. While he hasn’t yet claimed a win in 2025, his consistent near-finishes make him a strong contender to lift the trophy.
Tyrell Hatton
Apart from three in-form golfers, the English professional is also in strong contention for the LIV Golf Korea. The 33-year-old with his ups and downs in performance has raised concerns about his contention, as he has only won at LIV Golf once. Even with the beginning of the season, he showed a glimpse of a winning performance, but with the schedule, it started to drop. After having a T6 finish at Riyadh, he was dropped to T33 at the LIV Golf Miami. However, he’s now showing strong signs of a resurgence, both in LIV events and major championships. He was placed T5 at the Mexico event, while at the Masters he was T14. Getting the form back, the hopes for the fans are skyrocketing to witness the second victory of Hatton this season.
Sergio Garcia
Away from the qualification at stake for the major, the Spaniard, Sergio Garcia, is hoping to get into the Ryder Cup roster. The 45-year-old has been a part of the tournament since 1999, except for the two years 2010 and 2023. Now, hoping to avoid missing the Ryder Cup for a third time, Garcia has raised his game to remain in contention. Out of the six participations this year, the golfer has one victory at the LIV Golf Hong Kong, one top-5, and one top-10 finish. With Luke Donald observing closely, LIV golfers are also an active option for him to include in the Ryder Cup. But can Garcia make his place on the list? His performance at the LIV Korea will be a clear statement for it.
With all golfers in top form, and having high stakes for their future performance, it will be a delight for fans to witness professionals competing at a new course but with the same mindset. Who do you think will win the first edition of the LIV Golf Korea? Share your picks with us in the comments below.
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