After an interlude of nearly three weeks, the LIV Golf Tour is primed to make its grand return. The esteemed Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling is playing host to the tour’s third event, a tournament brimming with anticipation and high stakes. The spotlight turns to defending champion Abraham Ancer, who is making his comeback with a score to settle.
The Mexican golfing sensation led the LIV Golf Adelaide event until the eleventh hour when a significant blunder paved the way for Joaquin Niemann to seize victory. Ancer will now revisit the turf where he once triumphed, seeking to rectify the missteps from the Australian tournament. The event, commencing on March 9th, holds immense significance for LIV Golf and its ardent followers. Several high-profile golfers will utilize it as a springboard for the upcoming major, the prestigious Masters Tournament.
Let’s delve into the schedule of the LIV Golf event. The tee-off times for Friday and Saturday are set for 12:15 PM local time, equivalent to 11:15 PM EST. On Sunday, the action will kick off 20 minutes later, at 12:35 PM local time or 11:35 PM EST. For UK viewers, the tee times are pegged at the crack of dawn – 4:15 AM on Friday and Saturday, and 4:35 AM on Sunday.
In the United States, despite a recent deal with Fox Sports, a majority of viewers continue to flock to the website to catch the live action. Fox Sports will also be broadcasting the event live from Hong Kong. Meanwhile, UK fans rooting for Tyrell Hatton and other British golfers can follow the tournament on ITV. Spanish viewers eager to watch Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia can tune into Movistar+, which also caters to Andorra. South American fans can witness Joaquin Niemann, Mito Pereira, and Sebastian Munoz in action on Enjoy.
Down under in Australia, where the LIV Golf Adelaide event has spurred popularity for the tour, the Seven Network will be streaming the event. The Saudi Sports Company will cover the event throughout the Middle East and parts of North Africa. Golf Channel China will handle broadcasts in China, while PCCW will do the same in Hong Kong. Mexican fans can join the action on Azteca as they cheer on Abraham Ancer in his quest to retain his title.
As we approach the LIV Golf Hong Kong event, Adrian Meronk is leading the individual standings, courtesy of his victory and a T12 finish at Adelaide. Trailing closely is Jon Rahm, who finished second in Riyadh and sixth in Adelaide. Joaquin Niemann, the winner of the Adelaide event, is holding third place, with Spanish rising star David Puig at fourth. Carlos Ortiz concludes the top 5, with the previous Hong Kong event champion, Abraham Ancer, holding the sixth position.
In the team standings, Legion XIII, captained by Jon Rahm, is leading comfortably over Sergio Garcia’s Fireballs GC. The top three is rounded off by the Bryson DeChambeau-led Crushers GC. Legion XIII clinched the team title in Riyadh and finished second in Adelaide, losing to Fireballs GC.
With such an exciting lineup, the LIV Hong Kong event promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Will Abraham Ancer successfully defend his title, or will a new prodigy rise to the occasion at the Hong Kong Golf Club? The countdown begins!
