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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
This Week in Golf: From junior dreams in Al Ain to big stakes in Belgium and Mexico
This week, golf fans have plenty to watch—from emerging amateurs in the UAE to Ryder Cup hopefuls in Europe and a landmark LPGA return to Mexico. In the UAE, Al Ain takes centre stage as the JAGA International Amateur Open tees off from 23–25 May at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club. As part of the Junior Asian Golf Academy (JAGA) initiative, the event is designed to shine a light on the next generation of talent from the Asia-Pacific region. Sanctioned by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and featuring top men's and women's amateurs, the tournament is a key stop on the JAGA International Series – Order of Merit. While not part of the Emirates Golf Federation's official Order of Merit, the event plays a vital role in providing young golfers with international exposure and a pathway to future collegiate and professional success. European Swing Heats Up Over in Antwerp, the DP World Tour returns for the Soudal Open, a pivotal event in the tour's European Swing. Running from 22–25 May at Rinkven International Golf Club, the tournament offers crucial Race to Dubai points and could influence Ryder Cup selection for 2025. This year's edition features a star-studded field: Thomas Pieters, the Belgian hometown hero and LIV Golf member, looks to go one better after finishing runner-up last year. Francesco Molinari, 2018 Open Champion and Ryder Cup legend, adds gravitas with his first appearance at the Soudal Open. Nicolas Colsaerts, another Belgian Ryder Cup alum, returns to energize the home crowd. Jordan Smith and Matt Wallace of England are in strong form and eyeing upward movement in the Race to Dubai standings. Nacho Elvira, last year's champion, returns to defend his crown. Eugenio Chacarra, fresh off a win at the Hero Indian Open, adds further depth to the field. With a $2.75 million prize purse, the Soudal Open is shaping up to be one of the most competitive weeks on the DP World Tour calendar this spring. LPGA Returns to Mexico Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour celebrates a homecoming in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, with the inaugural Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. Taking place from 22–25 May at the spectacular El Camaleón Golf Course, the event marks the LPGA's first stop in Mexico since 2017. The 144-player field includes some of the game's biggest names: Charley Hull, Linn Grant, Leona Maguire, and Carlota Ciganda lead the international charge. Gaby López and María Fassi headline the home favorites, looking to inspire the next generation of Mexican golfers. This 72-hole stroke play event features a $2.5 million purse, with $375,000 going to the winner, underscoring its importance on the LPGA's global calendar. From junior prospects under desert skies to Ryder Cup points in the balance and a fresh start in Mexico, this week in golf truly spans the globe. Tournaments to Watch DP World Tour Soudal Open Rinkven International Golf Club, Antwerp, Belgium May 22–25 Purse: $2.75 million LPGA Tour Riviera Maya Open El Camaleón Golf Course, Playa del Carmen, Mexico May 22–25 Purse: $2.5 million UAE JAGA International Amateur Open Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club, UAE May 23–25
USA Today
04-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Meet the 13 LIV Golf League teams and rosters for the 2025 season
Meet the 13 LIV Golf League teams and rosters for the 2025 season Heading into the 2025 LIV Golf League season, the rosters are fairly similar to what they were in 2024. Of the 54 players who competed on LIV Golf in 2024, 48 of those will be back in 2025. Looking at the six new faces in the league, one of them played their way in through the LIV Golf Promotions event while the other five were signed by teams needing to fill holes on their rosters. LIV Golf's offseason focus was hiring a new CEO, signing a new media-rights agreement and revamping its schedule, which will result in the league going head-to-head against the PGA Tour's biggest events. While none of those offseason signings are as notable as who LIV Golf has signed in the past, the league is banking that one of the young stars will break out and show a player can become one of the world's best playing for LIV Golf. But in terms of the on-course product and talent, 2025 is going to be similar to 2024. Check out the rosters for the 13 teams competing in the LIV Golf League in 2025, including the two wildcard players. 4 Aces GC Dustin Johnson (captain), Thomas Pieters, Patrick Reed, Harold Varner III Cleeks GC Martin Kaymer (captain), Richard Bland, Frederik Kjettrup (new signing), Adrian Meronk Crushers GC Bryson DeChambeau (captain), Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, Anirban Lahiri Fireballs GC Sergio Garcia (captain), Abraham Ancer, Luis Masaveu (new signing), David Puig HyFlyers GC Phil Mickelson (captain), Andy Ogletree, Brendan Steele, Cameron Tringale Iron Heads GC Kevin Na (captain), Yubin Jang (new signing), Jinichiro Kozuma, Danny Lee Legion XIII Jon Rahm (captain), Tyrrell Hatton, Tom McKibbin (new signing), Caleb Surratt Majesticks GC Henrik Stenson (captain), Sam Horsfield, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood RangeGoats GC Bubba Watson (captain), Ben Campbell (new signing), Peter Uihlein, Matthew Wolff Ripper GC Cameron Smith (captain), Lucas Herbert, Matt Jones, Marc Leishman Smash GC Brooks Koepka (captain), Talor Gooch, Jason Kokrak, Graeme McDowell Stinger GC Louis Oosthuizen (captain), Dean Burmester, Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzel Torque GC Joaquin Niemann (captain), Sebastian Munoz, Carlos Ortiz, Mito Pereira Wildcard players Anthony Kim, Max Lee (won LIV Golf Promotions)
