Photos: 25 Things That Make LIV Golf Tournaments Unique

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2022 LIV Golf 54 Club
Fans watch Phachara Khongwatmai of Crushers GC tees off on the 1st hole during day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

The PGA Tour is the staid and secretive pro golf tour that’s basically been run like a monopoly for the past forty years. LIV Golf, on the other hand, is the upstart that is changing the way tour golf is run… and marketed.

Here are 25 ways that LIV Golf is different from the PGA Tour.

1. Commissioner of the People

The PGA Tour commissioner rarely even shows his face until the trophy presentation, never mind throwing out some Heinekens to the crowd.

2022 LIV Golf Portland Greg Norman
LIV Golf commissioner Greg Norman tosses a beer from the deck of a pavilion on the 18th green during the final round of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 2, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-Portland Greg Norman
Greg Norman, CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, signs his autograph for a fan, and then poses with a hat type he made famous, during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 02, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

2. Pyrotechnics

The PGA Tour hands out a trophy and then says thank you and goodbye. The LIV Golf League puts on a made-for-TV show with pyrotechnics and whatnot.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland Podium
A general view of the trophy ceremony is seen as Team Captain Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Talor Gooch and Pat Perez of 4 Aces GC are honored after winning the team portion during day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 2, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Chris Trotman / LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Portland Dustin Johnson Patrick Reed
Team Captain Dustin Johnson (R) of 4 Aces GC alongside Patrick Reed (L) of 4 Aces GC on stage after winning the team award during day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 2, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

3. Champagne Spray

The champagne spray is a great effect and gives off a big-league look in photos. It’s used often on the LPGA Tour, European Tour and the Ryder Cup. It’s never been used on the haughty PGA Tour – although we predict that will change soon.

Branden Grace Wins 2022 LIV Golf-Portland
Branden Grace of Stinger GC is sprayed with champagne by Team Captain Louis Oosthuizen after winning on the 18th green during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational–Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 2, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jamie Squire for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-London Team Stinger Celebrates Win
Team Stinger GC’s Hennie du Plessis and Branden Grace celebrate winning the team title of the LIV Golf Invitational-London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

4. Olympic-like Podiums

We’ve always advocated for the implementation of an Olympic-like medaling system to make it more exciting… and enticing. The LIV Golf series has implemented this type of award system, and while it doesn’t offer Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals (like we’d prefer), it does celebrate the top-3 finishers with trophies and podiums.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland Olympic-Style Podium
Branden Grace (C) of Stinger GC celebrates with the first-place trophy alongside runner-up Carlos Ortiz (L) of Fireballs GC and bronze winner Patrick Reed (R) of 4 Aces GC after the conclusion of the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 2, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-London Gold Silver Bronze
Charl Schwartzel (center) poses with the winner’s trophy alongside runner-up Hennie du Plessis (left) and top-3 finisher Branden Grace (right) after day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer for MB Media via Getty Images)

5. Welcome Party

The PGA Tour doesn’t even show the players practicing beforehand, never mind parties. The LIV Golf Tour hosts a Tuesday ‘Welcome Party’ each tournament week so players can mingle with one another, and just create some buzz ahead of the event.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland Team Welcome Party
Team Captain Dustin Johnson, Talor Gooch and Patrick Reed of 4 Aces GC smile together during the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland Welcome Party at Redd on June 28, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Portland
A guest photographs Greg Norman, CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, during the LIV Golf Invitational–Portland Welcome Party at Redd in Portland, Oregon on June 28, 2022. (Photo by Joe Scarnici for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

6. Shotgun Carts

One of the best aspects of the LIV Golf league is the shotgun start which ends the early/late waves and the unfairness related to weather.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland Shotgun Carts Start
Branden Grace of Stinger GC and golfers wait to be taken to their starting holes before the start of the round on day 2 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 1, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Shotgun Carts
Golfers are driven in golf carts to their starting holes during day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 02, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jamie Squire for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

7. Concerts

The LIV Golf event puts on concerts, among other types of entertainment, all week for its fans.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland Concert
The band Hit Machine performs during day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Joe Scarnici for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Concert James Morrison
James Morrison performs in concert following day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 9, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Joe Maher for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

8. VIP Transportation

LIV golfers get VIP transportation, replete with photographers waiting to snap up pics for marketing purposes.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland VIP Livery
Team Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC arrives at Pumpkin Ridge GC on day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jamie Squire for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-Portland Kevin Na
Team Captain Kevin Na of Iron Heads GC arrives to day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 2, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

9. Team Caddie Bibs

Instead of the title sponsor on caddie bibs, LIV Golf promotes team names, front and back.

2022 LIV Golf Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson of 4 Aces GC tees off on the 2nd hole as Phil Mickelson of Hy Flyers GC looks on during day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 09, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-Portland Caddie Bib Team Names
The caddie bib of Fireballs GC Captain Sergio Garcia is shown during day 2 of the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 1, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

10. Two Trophies

Two trophies are up for grabs during each tournament: individual and team.

2022 LIV Golf Greg Norman 2 Trophies
LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO, Greg Norman, on the 1st tee during day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-London Team Individual Trophies
LIV Golf trophies (Team (L) and Individual) are seen ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 08, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

11. London Cabs

LIV Golf branded London’s iconic cab for its inaugural event.

2022 LIV Golf London Cab
A LIV Golf branded London black cab taxi is seen ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 8, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Joe Maher for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf London Cab
LIV Golf branded London black cab taxis are seen ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 8, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

12. British Trumpeters

LIV Golf also brought in Britain’s famous trumpeters for its London stop.

2022 LIV Golf English Trumpets
Trumpets players on day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club in St Albans, England on June 9, 2022. (Photo by Steven Paston for PA Images via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-London
A tee marker is shown on the 1st tee during day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 9, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

13. American Parachuters

For its first American event, LIV Golf brought in some patriotic parachuters.

2022 LIV Golf Parachuter
A military parachuter lands on the course ahead of day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Parachuter
A military parachuter is seen in the sky before landing on the course ahead of day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 02, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Charles Laberge for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

14. Driving Range

The PGA Tour never shows photos from the range. The LIV Golf league makes it a centerpiece.

2022-LIV-Golf Portland Driving-Range
LIV golfers practice on the driving range during day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-Portland Driving-Range
LIV golfers practice on the driving range ahead of day 2 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 1, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

15. Wayfinding Signs

Similar to the iconic wayfinding signs at Augusta National, these pointers have become a staple at LIV Golf events.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland Wayfinding Sign
A wayfinding sign is seen during day 2 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC July 1, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jamie Squire for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-Portland Wayfinding Signs
Wayfinding signs are seen during the pro-am prior to the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on June 29, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Joe Scarnici for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

16. Fan Festival

LIV Golf’s tagline is ‘Golf But Louder.’ The Fan Festival conveys those words best.

2022 LIV Golf Fan Festival
Fans enjoy the atmosphere during day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Food Market
Spectators enjoy the Food Market in the Fan Zone during the final round of the Inaugural LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Montana Pritchard for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

17. Clean & Bold Branding

The PGA Tour’s branding is different each week with the change of title sponsor. LIV Golf, however, delivers the same exact branding each event, with a bold and clean look.

2022 LIV Golf Dustin Johnson
Dustin Johnson of 4 Aces GC putts on the 7th green during day 3 of LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson, of HY Flyers GC, putts on the 14th green, during day 3 of the LIV Golf Invitational Series at the Centurion Club, Hertfordshire on June 11, 2022. (Photo by Kieran Cleeves for PA Images via Getty Images)

18. Team Photos

The PGA Tour doesn’t have teams so you’d never see it, anyhow.

2022 LIV Golf Portland
Pat Perez, Talor Gooch, Greg Norman, CEO and commissioner of LIV Golf, Team Captain Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed of 4 Aces GC during the LIV Golf Invitational–Portland Welcome Party at Redd in Portland, Oregon on June 28, 2022. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf
Greg Norman, Commissioner and CEO, poses for a photo with the golfers during the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland Welcome Party at Redd on June 28, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

19. Poulter Plaid

No one rocks the plaid like Poulter. For now, only available on the LIV Golf tour.

2022 LIV Golf Portland
Ian Poulter plays a shot on the practice range during a practice round prior to the LIV Golf Invitational–Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC in No. Plains, Oregon on June 28, 2022. (Photo by Jamie Squire for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-Portland Ian Poulter
Ian Poulter of Majesticks GC plays his shot from the 6th tee during day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Chris Trotman for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

20. LIV Golf Ball

LIV giant golf ball has become popular after only two events.

2022 LIV Golf-Portland
A general view of the leaderboard on the 17th hole during day 2 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 1, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Portland
A general view of signage during a practice round prior to the LIV Golf Invitational–Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC in No. Plains, Oregon on June 27, 2022. (Photo by Steve Dykes for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

21. LIV Golf Taglines

‘Don’t Blink,’ one of LIV Golf’s two taglines (‘Golf, But Louder’ is the other), is promoted throughout the course.

Dustin Johnson 2022 LIV Golf Portland Round 1
Team Captain Dustin Johnson of 4 Aces GC lines up a putt on the 18th green during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on June 30, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf-London Graeme McDowell
Graeme McDowell of Niblicks GC tees off on the 4th hole during day 1 of the LIV Golf Invitational – London at The Centurion Club on June 9, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Joe Maher for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

22. DJ’S Swing

One of the most recognizable (and smoothest) swings in golf history can only be seen at LIV Golf events.

Dustin Johnson 2022 LIV Golf Portland Round 2
Dustin Johnson tees off on the 7th hole during round two of the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 1, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes via Getty Images)
2022 LIV GOLF Dustin Johnson Format
Louis Oosthuizen watches as Dustin Johnson tees off on the 16th hole ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 08, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst / LIV Golf via Getty Images)

23. Old School Tournament Names

The tournament names, simply based on location, bring us back in time, before the PGA sold the title rights to fund its purses.

LIV Golf London
Branding for the forthcoming LIV Golf event, is pictured on the 18th hole at The Centurion Club in St Albans, north of London, on May 11, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK / AFP via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Portland Primer
A general view of signage during a practice round prior to the LIV Golf Invitational-Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on June 27, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes / LIV Golf via Getty Images)

24. Team Logos

Similar to F1 Racing, the team logos play a big part in LIV Golf events.

2022 LIV Golf Team Fireballs
Team of Fireballs GC (L-R) Captain Sergio Garcia, Carlos Ortiz, Abraham Ancer and Amateur Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra during the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland Welcome Party at Redd on June 28, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Joe Scarnici for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Fan Shop
Fans at merchandise shop during day 2 of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 1, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jamie Squire for LIV Golf via Getty Images)

25. Mega Video Board

Not only useful for fans on site, the mega video boards give off a high-end look as well.

Charl Schwartzel Wins LIV Golf Invitational London
Charl Schwartzel celebrates after winning the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis via Getty Images)
2022 LIV Golf Carlos Ortiz
Carlos Ortiz of Fireballs GC on the podium stage during the award ceremony after claiming the individual silver medal honors during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational – Portland at Pumpkin Ridge GC on July 02, 2022 in North Plains, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey for LIV Golf via Getty Images)
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1 COMMENT

  1. Good luck to LIV golf. No golf fan gives a lick about team golf or having the guys on a podium to spray champagne.

    Winning a LIV invitational means about as much as winning the CVS Charity Classic hosted by Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade back in the day. In other words, it means nothing.

    Why did LIV target guys that had kind of an oblong attitude like Garcia, Reed, DeChambeau, Johnson, Koepka, etc. Not the most likeable bunch.

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