Buckle up, golf fans — LIV Golf is storming into South Korea for the first time, unleashing a three-day spectacle at the jaw-dropping Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon, a 7,470-yard, par-72 beast that hosted the 2015 Presidents Cup.
The week marks a thrilling milestone as the Saudi-backed league makes its debut in one of Asia’s most vibrant golf markets.
Set against the backdrop of a 7,470-yard, par-72 course renowned for hosting the 2015 Presidents Cup, this event promises intense competition on a layout that blends urban sophistication with natural beauty.
Designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, the course features water hazards on eight holes, including the scenic par-4 4th along a central lake and the deceptive par-3 8th with its treacherous dip to the green. The dramatic par-5 18th, offering risk-reward opportunities, is sure to deliver a thrilling finale.
Fans can expect a star-studded field, with major champions like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, and Dustin Johnson vying for the $4 million winner’s purse, alongside local heroes Iron Heads GC, captained by Kevin Na and featuring KPGA star Yubin Jang, who’s riding momentum from four 2024 KPGA titles.
DeChambeau (+600), Rahm (+700), Joaquin Niemann (+700), and Tyrrell Hatton (+900) lead the odds, per Bovada.
Broadcast exclusively on Coupang Play, with additional coverage on Fox Sports (US) and ITVX (UK), the tournament is poised to captivate global audiences. With South Korea’s passionate golf fans and the course’s history of hosting marquee events like the LPGA’s International Crown, LIV Golf Korea is set to deliver a blend of world-class golf, cultural flair, and high-stakes drama, solidifying its place as a must-watch stop on the 2025 schedule.
The tournament gets underway with LIV’s signature shotgun start at 10:05 p.m. ET Thursday as Korea’s time zone is 13 hours ahead.
The Skinny
Tournament: LIV Golf Korea
Dates: May 2-4, 2025
Where: Incheon, South Korea
Course: Jack Nicklaus Golf Club
Schedule Week: 7 of 14
Distance: Par 72 / 7,470
Format: 54-holes: 13 Teams, 54 Players
Purse: $25,000,000
Winning Share: $4,000,000
Winning Team Share: $3,000,000
TV Broadcast: FOX: FS1
Time Zone: Korea (+13 hours Eastern)
Top-10 Betting Favorites
1. Bryson DeChambeau (6-1)
2. Jon Rahm (7-1)
2. Joaquin Niemann (7-1)
4. Tyrrell Hatton (9-1)
5. Cam Smith (18-1)
5. Patrick Reed (18-1)
7. Brooks Koepka (20-1)
7. David Puig (20-1)
7. Lucas Herbert (20-1)
7. Sergio Garcia (20-1)
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