The latest news in LIV Golf is Legion XIII winning the 2025 LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship in a dramatic two-hole playoff against Crushers GC, marking the league’s milestone 50th event[1]. Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton secured the victory with clutch birdies, while Crushers GC—led by Bryson DeChambeau—had held a five-shot lead halfway through the final round but couldn’t maintain their advantage[1].
Caleb Surratt was a standout for Legion XIII, shooting 6-under-par 64, with Rahm and Tom McKibbin posting 65s and Hatton adding a 66. For Crushers, DeChambeau had the day’s best individual round (62), supported by Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri (65s) and Charles Howell III (68)[1].
Stinger GC, entering the championship as underdogs, fell out of contention on the back nine. Player news includes Dean Burmester (65), Charl Schwartzel (66), and Branden Grace (67), while captain Louis Oosthuizen posted an even-par 70[1].
The 2025 LIV Golf schedule features 13 global events from February to August, ending with the Team Championship. Each event uses a shotgun start format across three days, with 54 players (13 teams of four plus two wildcards) and no cuts, ensuring full participation until the final putt. Top individuals and teams earn points toward season rankings and championships[3][4].
Recent player movements, signings, and departures include Ben Campbell (Range Goats GC), Jang Yu-bin (Iron Heads GC), Frederik Kjettrup (Cleeks GC), Luis Masaveu (Fireballs GC until contract ended), and Tom McKibbin (Legion XIII). Hudson Swafford and Laurie Canter left LIV Golf after the 2024 season[4].
Jon Rahm was recently recognized for winning the LIV Golf Individual Championship at Indianapolis, shooting a remarkable final score and outlasting Joaquín Niemann, further cementing his standout 2025 season[5].
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