With the thrilling climax of LIV Golf’s Asian swing in sight, anticipation is building. The internationally recognized course, which earned the accolade of Asia’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards in 2024, has been the backdrop to a dramatic return to form for Dustin Johnson. After a challenging start to his 2025 season, Johnson has clawed his way back, tying for T1 with the formidable Joaquin Niemann.
Meanwhile, the course, which Brooks Koepka has praised as the “best course,” seems to be favoring Johnson. Koepka himself is carving an impressive path, standing at T8 with a score of -6. As the final stages approach, the excitement is palpable.
The final round maintains the tradition of a shotgun start, scheduled for 9:00 AM (ET). All groups will tee off from their respective holes, with the leading trio launching from the first tee. This powerful threesome comprises of Sebastian Munoz, Joaquin Niemann, and Dustin Johnson. Their tee-off is set for 9:16 AM (ET), just 16 minutes after the rest of the groups.
The final round will also showcase some heart-pounding face-offs. Lucas Herbert, Jason Kokrak, and Cameron Tringale will initiate the proceedings, teeing off from Hole 1 at 9:00 AM (ET). Following this, spectators can look forward to Brooks Koepka squaring off against Paul Casey and Ben Campbell at Hole 2. Jon Rahm will vie for supremacy against Phil Mickelson and Louis Oosthuizen on Hole 3.
The competition continues to heat up with Bryson DeChambeau taking on Charl Schwartzel and Caleb Surratt on Hole 16. Sergio Garcia is set to go head-to-head with Henrik Stenson and Matt Jones on Hole 8. Later, the trio of Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield, and Charles Howell III will grace Hole 13.
On the team front, excitement is at an all-time high. Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces GC leads at 20-under, a comfortable five-shot lead over Phil Mickelson’s HyFlyers GC, which stands at 15-under. Close behind is Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs GC at 8-under.
As for watching this riveting spectacle unfold, it will air on FS1, FS2, and the FOX Sports app. The final round will take place from 10:30 PM (ET) to 12:30 AM (ET) on FOX Sports 1. Viewers can catch the broadcast on Fubo, the Fox Sports App, and LIVGolf+. Streaming options are also available through the FOX Sports App or FOXSports.com.
The stakes are high. Adrian Meronk, Joaquin Niemann, and Sergio Garcia have each claimed victories in the first three LIV events of the season. Phil Mickelson performed exceptionally in the Hong Kong event, securing his best LIV Golf finish yet. In this heated competition, 54 competitors will compete for a $20 million purse for individual games. The winner will pocket a cool $4 million, nearly 16% of the total purse. In the team rankings, Fireballs GC, Legion XIII, and Ripper GC lead the pack, with the top team set to share a handsome $3 million. The following two teams will receive $1.5 million and $500,000, respectively.
With last year’s winner, Brooks Koepka, currently tied with Paul Casey at T8, and Joaquin Niemann and Dustin Johnson vying for T1, the competition is fierce. Last year’s victorious team, Ripper GC, is also yet to secure a win this year. As the climax approaches, the question on everyone’s mind is: who will emerge victorious?