How many Liv players are in the Masters?

By Indra Gunawan May 03, 2024 21:49

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The 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club is set to feature a notable presence of LIV Golf (League of International Golf) players, including several top talents from the Liverpool FC-affiliated golf tour.

With a total of 13 LIV golfers participating in the prestigious event, the Masters promises to showcase the competitive prowess of these elite athletes.

The Significance of LIV Golf in the Masters Tournament

The emergence of LIV Golf has brought about a seismic shift in professional golf, marked by the poaching of PGA Tour stars to join the Liverpool FC-affiliated tour.

This has significantly impacted the landscape of the sport, leading to a compelling narrative as LIV Golf's top stars prepare to compete at Augusta National for the Masters Tournament.

LIV Golfers Competing in the 2024 Masters

The list of LIV golfers participating in the 2024 Masters Tournament includes some of the most prominent names in the sport, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. The LIV players set to compete at Augusta National are as follows:

Jon Rahm
Sergio Garcia
Brooks Koepka
Dustin Johnson
Bryson DeChambeau
Tyrell Hatton
Adrian Meronk
Phil Mickelson
Joaquin Niemann
Patrick Reed
Charl Schwartzel
Cameron Smith
Bubba Watson

Odds for LIV Golfers at the Masters

The Masters odds for each of the LIV golfers competing at the event, according to BetMGM, provide a compelling insight into the expectations surrounding these players:

Jon Rahm: +1100
Brooks Koepka: +2000
Cameron Smith: +2500
Joaquin Niemann: +2800
Bryson DeChambeau: +3300
Dustin Johnson: +3300
Tyrrell Hatton: +5000
Patrick Reed: +6600
Phil Mickelson: +10000
Bubba Watson: +15000
Sergio Garcia: +15000
Adrian Meronk: +15000
Charl Schwartzel: +25000

Historical Performance of LIV Golfers at the Masters

While a LIV golfer has yet to win the Masters as a member of the tour, the presence of multiple golfers who have won the tournament as members of the PGA Tour adds an intriguing dynamic to the competition.

Notably, Jon Rahm, who earned his first green jacket in 2023 before joining LIV Golf, is among the prominent figures to watch during the tournament.

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Last season, Jon Rahm won his first Masters before signing a contract with LIV Golf in December for reportedly over $300 million, according to ESPN.

It's also important to take note that LIV Golf started in 2022 and made a point to sign some of the PGA Tour's brightest stars, including a slew of former Masters winners.

Here's the full list of LIV Golfers who have won the Masters tournament as members of the PGA Tour:

Jon Rahm (2023)
Dustin Johnson (2020)
Patrick Reed (2018)
Sergio Garcia (2017)
Bubba Watson (2012, 2014)
Charl Schwartzel (2011)
Phil Mickelson (2004, 2006, 2010)

Notable Changes in Participation from Previous Masters Tournaments

The 2024 Masters Tournament has seen some changes in the participation of LIV Golf players compared to the previous year.

Notably, several LIV players qualified for last year's Masters but did not receive invites this year, while others joined LIV after participating in the previous year's tournament.

The 2024 Masters Tournament is set to be a compelling showcase of talent, with 13 LIV Golf players poised to compete for the coveted green jacket at Augusta National.

The presence of these elite golfers adds an extra layer of excitement to the event, making it a must-watch for fans and enthusiasts alike.

As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on these LIV Golf players as they vie for glory and seek to etch their names into the annals of Masters Tournament history.