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U.S. OPEN 2026

2026-06-22T07:43:17+01:00June 22nd, 2026|

JUN 18 – 21, 2026

U.S. Open Return for G-Mac

Graeme return to the U.S. Open was one of the stories of the week as the 2010 champion teed it up in the championship for the first time in six years.

After earning his place through Final Qualifying, G-Mac made a dream start at Shinnecock Hills, birdieing his first two holes to briefly lead the championship. While the notoriously tough course and challenging conditions eventually took their toll, he battled hard over two rounds, posting scores of 76 and 76.

Although he missed the cut, the week marked another memorable chapter G-Mac’s U.S. Open journey and a welcome return to one of golf’s biggest stages.

Scores: 76-76 (+12) – Missed Cut.

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LIV GOLF – ANDALUCÍA 2026

2026-06-08T07:30:40+01:00June 8th, 2026|

JUNE 4-7, 2026

Valderrama Provides Tough Challenge for G-Mac and OKGC

A tough week at a tough venue for Graeme, who finished in a tie for 51st place at the renowned Real Club Valderrama.

As always, Valderrama proved to be one of the sternest tests in professional golf, with firm fairways, thick rough, swirling winds and lightning-fast greens making scoring difficult throughout the field.

Graeme opened with an even-par 71 to sit comfortably in the pack after the first round, but increasingly demanding conditions over the weekend made it difficult to build momentum. Rounds of 74, 76 and 76 saw him finish the tournament at 13-over par.

OKGC Finish 10th in Team Competition

In the team event, OKGC finished in 10th place. While the result was below the team’s ambitions, the squad showed resilience on a course that tested every aspect of the game. Valderrama’s difficulty meant consistency was at a premium, and every player faced periods where limiting mistakes became the priority.

R1 +6, R2 -3, R3 +14, R4 +3, Total +20

With the European swing continuing, G-Mac and OKGC will look to take the positives from Andalucía and build momentum heading into the next event.

“Valderrama doesn’t give you anything. Every shot demands total commitment, and this year’s tournament was no exception.”

Course Info:

Asiad Country Club, located in Busan, South Korea, is a premier championship golf facility originally built for the 2002 Asian Games and later redeveloped into LPGA International Busan, making it one of the most globally recognized golf venues in Asia.

Course Par: 72
Yardage: 7,024

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LIV GOLF – KOREA 2026

2026-05-31T14:04:38+01:00May 31st, 2026|

MAY 28-31, 2026

Graeme records T45 finish as OKGC claims runner-up spot in Korea

Graeme showed plenty of positive signs at LIV Golf Korea, opening the tournament with an impressive two-under-par 68 to put himself firmly in the mix after the first round. The former U.S. Open champion followed with rounds of 71, 73 and 71 to finish tied for 45th on three-over par for the week.

While the final position did not reflect the quality of golf he produced at times, G-Mac demonstrated the resilience and fighting spirit that have defined his career. His opening-round 68 featured six birdies and highlighted the sharp iron play and course management that remain key strengths of his game. Throughout the week, he continued to create scoring opportunities but found it difficult to string together the low rounds needed to climb the leaderboard on a demanding Korean layout.

There was, however, plenty to celebrate in the team competition. OKGC delivered one of its strongest performances of the season, finishing second on 20-under par, just three shots behind Crushers GC. Consistent scoring across all four rounds kept the team firmly in contention throughout the week, with rounds of -7, -7, -1 and -5 securing an impressive runner-up finish ahead of Ripper GC and 4Aces GC.

The result underlined the growing strength and chemistry within OKGC, with Graeme playing his part in another encouraging week for the team. While he will undoubtedly be looking for a higher individual finish at the next LIV Golf event, the strong team performance and flashes of excellent form provided plenty of positives to take forward.

G-Mac – T45: R1 -2, R2 +1, R3 +3, R4 +1, Total +3

OKGC – 2nd: R1 -7, R2 -7, R3 -1, R4 -5, Total -20

Course Info:

Asiad Country Club, located in Busan, South Korea, is a premier championship golf facility originally built for the 2002 Asian Games and later redeveloped into LPGA International Busan, making it one of the most globally recognized golf venues in Asia.

Course Par: 72
Yardage: 7,024

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LIV GOLF – VIRGINIA 2026

2026-05-31T14:04:56+01:00May 11th, 2026|

MAY 07–10, 2026

Graeme produced a strong showing at LIV Golf Virginia 2026, finishing tied for 18th on 10-under-par at Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C. G-Mac opened with an impressive five-under 67 before battling through an even-par second round, surging again with a six-under 66 on Saturday, and closing with a final-round 73 to finish at -10 overall.

Virginia also marked the LIV Golf debut of OKGC, formerly Smash GC, with the team ending the week in 10th place on 13-under-par. OKGC highlight was a superb third-round performance of -13 that vaulted them up the leaderboard.

G-Mac – T18: R1 -5, R2 E, R3 -6, R4 +1, Total -10

OKGC – 10th: R1 +1, R2 E, R3 -13, R4 -1, Total -13

Course Info:

Trump National Golf Club Washington, D.C. is a premier private golf destination spanning more than 800 acres along the Potomac River in Northern Virginia. The property features two championship 18-hole courses designed by Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills, combining strategic play with dramatic scenery. Known for its riverfront views, elevation changes and pristine conditioning, the club is regarded as one of the region’s leading private golf venues.

Course Par: 72
Yardage: 7,679

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LIV GOLF – MEXICO CITY 2026

2026-05-31T14:04:23+01:00April 20th, 2026|

APR 16–19, 2026

A challenging week in Mexico City for Graeme, finishing T52. G-Mac opened with back-to-back rounds of even par, staying within reach early on. Hoping for a bounce back over the weekend, it proved a tough test, with rounds of +1 and +6 seeing him slip down the standings.

Overall, a difficult week, but Mexico City remains a fantastic stop on the schedule, with great support out on the course. LIV Golf has also confirmed a return to Club de Golf Chapultepec, with LIV Golf Mexico City 2027 set to feature on next year’s schedule.

T52
R1 E, R2 E, R3 +1, R4 +6, Tot +7

SMASH GC finished 13th overall, with a mixed set of team performances that struggled to build momentum across the four days. A solid opening round was not enough to offset tougher scoring as the week progressed.

R1 -5, R2 +4, R3 +2, R4 +6, Tot +7

Graeme and SMASH GC will look to reset quickly, take the positives from the early rounds, and sharpen up heading into the next event for LIV GOLF – Virginia.


Course Info

Chapultepec Golf Club, founded on October 28, 1928 by a group of foreign golfers, mainly from the United States and the United Kingdom, has witnessed almost a century of history and tradition in the world of golf. Located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico, the club was born with the purpose of creating a unique space for the practice of this sport, and today is positioned as one of the most prestigious courses in Mexico.

With 96 years of excellence, it has been a reference both nationally and internationally, offering an unparalleled quality service to its members. Its course, initially designed by the brothers Willie and Alex Smith, US Open champions, and redesigned in 1971 by architect Percey Clifford, has hosted countless prestigious tournaments.

Course Par: 71
Yardage: 7,418

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LIV GOLF – SOUTH AFRICA 2026

2026-03-22T16:10:03+00:00March 22nd, 2026|

MAR 19-22, 2026

Not the week G-Mac was looking for in South Africa, finishing T53. After an opening round of one under, the damage was done on round two with a +3 day. In true G-Mac style, he bounced back on Saturday with a round of -4, which included six birdies. He signed off the week with a steady even-par round on Sunday.

T53
R1 -1, R2 +3, R3 -4, R4 E, Tot -2

Smash GC closed out the week in 10th place, posting rounds of R1 -17, R2 -2, R3 -17, R4 -5, Tot -41.

Graeme and Smash GC will be looking to build on the positives and bounce back in Mexico.


Course Info

Set within one of Johannesburg’s most striking lifestyle estates, Steyn City is home to a championship golf course that has quickly become one of South Africa’s premier modern venues. Framed by rolling parkland, natural water features, and sweeping views of indigenous landscape, the course delivers a sense of escape while sitting just outside the city. It blends contemporary design with the raw beauty of its surroundings, creating a setting that feels both refined and grounded in nature.

Course Par : 71
Yardage : 7570

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LIV GOLF – SINGAPORE 2026

2026-03-22T13:22:48+00:00March 15th, 2026|

MAR 12–15, 2026

G-Mac Makes Back-to-Back Aces on the LIV Golf Tour as Smash GC Finishes 7th in Singapore

LIV Golf Singapore produced another special moment for Graeme as he recorded his second hole-in-one in consecutive LIV Golf events.

Playing at Sentosa Golf Club, G-Mac finished the week T28 at 3-under par, with the standout moment coming in Round 2 with another spectacular hole-in-one.

Round 2 Highlight: Another Hole-in-One

The ace was made even more notable because it came just one week after G-Mac’s hole-in-one at LIV Golf Hong Kong, giving him back-to-back aces on the LIV Golf schedule.

Hole-in-ones are rare even at the highest level of professional golf. The odds for a tour professional are estimated to be around 1 in 2,500, making two in consecutive weeks an exceptionally rare achievement.

Recording back-to-back aces is therefore a special moment for G-Mac and one of the standout highlights of his season so far.

Steady Week for Smash GC

It was also a steady showing for Smash GC, who finished 7th at 9-under par in the team competition.

The team’s scoring across the week was:

  • Round 1: E

  • Round 2: -5

  • Round 3: E

  • Round 4: -4

  • Total: -9

Smash GC will now turn their focus to the next LIV Golf event in South Africa.⛳

THE COURSE – Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling

Built on the fantasy island of Sentosa, the Serapong has signature touches on every hole. Jungles down the flank, beaches beyond the greens and an iconic ‘drive over the ocean’ on 15. But it’s not all picture-postcards: this course is a fierce test of golf, and it’s already hosted a couple of LIV Golf classics.

Course Par : 71
Yardage : 7406

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LIV GOLF – HONG KONG 2026

2026-03-08T11:56:41+00:00March 8th, 2026|

FEB 12-15, 2026

G-Mac Finishes T8 in Hong Kong with Hole-in-One Highlight as Smash GC Takes Team Runner-Up

LIV Golf Hong Kong was a memorable week for Graeme as he secured a T8 finish at 14-under par and delivered one of the tournament’s standout moments with a hole-in-one.

Playing at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club, G-Mac showed great form throughout the week and capped it off with a strong team performance alongside Smash GC, who finished T2 in the team competition.

Round 2 Highlight: Ace and a 63

The highlight of the week came in Round 2, when G-Mac produced a brilliant 7-under-par 63.

The round featured:

  • Hole-in-one on the 192-yard par-3 5th
  • Six birdies
  • Just one bogey
  • Front nine: 31 (-3)
  • Back nine: 32 (-4)

The ace sparked the round and quickly became one of the biggest moments of the event, helping G-Mac climb the leaderboard and set up a strong finish.

Big Week for Smash GC

It was also a strong showing for Smash GC, with the team combining well throughout the tournament to secure 2nd place at 52-under par.

The team’s scoring across the week was impressive:

  • Round 1: -19
  • Round 2: -16
  • Round 3: -9
  • Round 4: -8
  • Total: -52

The performance kept Smash GC firmly in contention all week and resulted in podium finish for the team.

A Week to Remember in Hong Kong

A top-10 finish, a hole-in-one, and a podium team result made it a fantastic week in Hong Kong for G-Mac and Smash GC — and another reminder that the Northern Irishman can still produce plenty of magic on the golf course. ⛳

THE COURSE – Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling

For over 100 years, the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling has been an icon of Asia’s World City, a magnet for amateurs and legends alike. In fact it’s the joint-oldest continuous tournament venue in the world, a record it shares with Augusta.

Now, LIV Golf is here to write a fresh chapter in this amazing history. Last year’s debut brought a record single-day crowd to Fanling, finishing in twin thrillers on the final day.

Whether you caught LIV Golf Hong Kong last year or you’re making your own debut this time, here’s everything to know as we begin the first Asian leg of our season.

What happened before we got here?

A lot! Hong Kong Golf Club can trace its history all the way back to 1889 and the current course was first laid in 1911. It’s been hosting the Hong Kong Open every year since 1959.

Course Par : 70
Yardage : 6710

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LIV GOLF – ADELAIDE 2026

2026-02-15T11:52:44+00:00February 15th, 2026|

FEB 12-15, 2026

Graeme kicked off LIV Golf Adelaide in fine form, firing a four-under 68 to sit T5 after Round 1 and thriving amid the electric energy of one of the tour’s most passionate crowds at The Grange.

A steady even-par second round saw him slip back, but G-Mac showed his trademark grit and veteran composure, mounting a strong weekend charge with closing rounds of 67 and 68. That late surge propelled him up the leaderboard to a solid T14 finish at 13-under overall.

On the team front, Smash GC fought hard throughout the week to secure 7th place. With plenty of encouraging signs both individually and collectively, McDowell and the Smash squad now shift focus to the weeks ahead as the 2026 season continues to build momentum.

THE COURSE – The Jewel of Southern Australia

The Grange Golf Club features two of Australia’s finest 18-hole championship courses, set within Adelaide’s picturesque western coastal corridor just minutes from the beach and CBD. The Grange has a long and storied history in championship golf, as the inaugural host of LIV Golf Adelaide, as well as host to the Women’s Australian Open, the West Lakes Classic, Greg Norman’s first professional victory, and many other notable tournaments. The East and West Courses offer the rare luxury of a dual-course experience, each with its own distinct personality, from strategic bunkering, undulating native vegetation to classic, expansive tree-lined corridors. Guided by a vision to deliver an exceptional experience, pristine course conditioning and welcoming hospitality define every visit.

Course Par : 72
Yardage : 7071

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LIV GOLF – RIYADH 2026

2026-02-15T11:50:23+00:00February 8th, 2026|

FEB 04-07, 2026

GMAC put together a positive, confidence-boosting week at Riyadh 2026, finishing T27 after four rounds of composed, under-par golf. An even-par opening round set a steady foundation, and from there he steadily built momentum as the tournament unfolded.

The standout moment came in Round 2, where GMAC fired a brilliant six-under-par score to surge up the leaderboard. He followed that with rounds of −4 and −2, showing consistency, control, and an ability to keep applying pressure through the weekend.

On the team side, Smash GC delivered a strong collective performance, finishing 6th overall on −52. The team posted scores of −10, −20, −14, and −8 across the four rounds, with the explosive second round proving decisive in climbing the standings. GMAC’s scoring played an important role in that push, contributing valuable momentum during the key middle rounds.

Signing off at −12 for the tournament, GMAC leaves Riyadh with solid individual form and a positive team result alongside Smash GC — a week defined by steady scoring, teamwork, and plenty to build on going forward. ⛳🔥

THE COURSE – Oasis of the Capital

Riyadh Golf Club sits at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s capital, offering a striking championship course set against the desert landscape just minutes from the city center. As one of the region’s premier golf destinations, the club has played a central role in the growing presence on the global golf stage, hosting international tournaments including LIV Golf Riyadh. The course blends modern design with traditional desert elements, featuring wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and immaculate playing surfaces framed by native terrain.

Course Par : 72
Yardage : 7464

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