Officially, the first two players from the next group to leave the PGA Tour in order to play in the LIV Golf League are now out.
Greg Norman, who is leading the upstart circuit and is financially supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, revealed the rosters for four teams on Wednesday. This confirmed earlier reports that Sebastian Munoz and Mito Pereira would join the league. Both players will join David Puig’s Torque GC team of Joaquin Niemann.
Brooks Koepka’s Smash GC got a makeover with Matthew Wolff joining Jason Kokrak, Chase Koepka and Chase Koepka.
The Majesticks, which are co-captained and led by Ian Poulter and Henrik Stenson, remain the same as 2022. Lee Westwood and Sam Horsfield complete the team.
It was reported that the 4 Aces GC had made a move for Peter Uihlein to join captain Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed, who won the team championship. Uihlein has replaced Talor Gooch.
Here’s the roster release schedule (captains in parentheses).
- Thursday:Cleeks (Martin Kaymer), Crushers (Bryson deChambeau), Fireballs (Sergio Garcia), and RangeGoats (Bubba Watson).
- Friday: HyFlyers (Phil Mickelson), Iron Heads (Kevin Na), Ripper (Cam Smith), and Stinger (Louis Oosthuizen).
The league announced earlier this week its TV plans, following a deal with the CW Network last months. In 2022, LIV will be available across all U.S. markets via CW affiliates as well as Nexstar-owned and operated stations. From 1-6 p.m., second- and third-round coverage will be available on Saturday and Sunday. ET for all 14 events. The CW app will be the only way to access Friday’s opening rounds. Live coverage of LIV’s action in Australia, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia will be available to fans via the app.
LIV Golf League’s 14th season will start next week at El Camaleon Golf Course in Mayakoba on the Riviera Maya. It will be open Feb. 24-26.
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By: Adam Woodard
Title: Mito Pereira, Sebastian Munoz officially join LIV Golf as first four team rosters are revealed
Sourced From: golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/02/15/liv-golf-league-news-2023-rosters-mito-pereira/
Published Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:17:23 +0000
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