Let’s not pretend LIV Jeddah was quiet—it was golf mayhem in the desert with just enough flash, fire, and leaderboard chaos to remind you why this format still has teeth.
Here are the five moments that had everyone reaching for the remote:
1. Brooks Being Brooks
Brooks Koepka is like that guy at the poker table who plays two hands an hour—and always wins. He showed up late to the party, but closed with a ridiculous 62 that almost stole the trophy. Cold-blooded stuff.
2. Bryson’s Driver Nearly Exploded
We’re not saying it was sabotage, but Bryson DeChambeau’s driver head snapped mid-round after a 190 mph ball speed bomb. He laughed it off, borrowed a backup, and still led the field in driving distance. Because of course he did.
3. Anirban Lahiri’s Sneaky Charge
India’s Anirban Lahiri was the silent assassin—no fuss, no drama, just back-to-back 66s that landed him T-4. One more round like that and we’d be talking about LIV’s first Indian winner.
4. Joaquin Niemann’s Walk-Off Ace (Almost)
We’re still replaying Niemann’s tee shot on 15. One bounce. Lip-out. A collective groan from the entire gallery. But the kid’s got swagger for days—and he knows it.
5. Crushers GC Clinch It
Team golf’s not dead, folks. Crushers GC took the team event with a final-hole birdie by Paul Casey, followed by what we can only describe as a champagne shower that would make Formula 1 jealous.
Bottom line: Say what you will about LIV, but they know how to put on a show. Drama, distance, and desert fireworks.
Next up: The playoff push. And yes, the rivalry with the PGA Tour is far from over.
