Biggest names in the world golf set for Thailand test as LIV Golf prepares to make its Asian debut in Bangkok 09:41, 27/09/2022

Forty-eight of the best golfers on the planet are Bangkok-bound to battle it out for individual and team  glory as LIV Golf breaks new ground with Asia’s debut LIV Golf Invitational, taking place at Stonehill,  October 7-9. 

A stellar field including defending Open champion Cameron Smith, big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau  and multiple-major winners Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and Brooks Koepka is confirmed for the tournament. In addition, two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson will make on-air contributions  to the broadcast coverage and serve as a non-playing captain at the course. 

They will be joined by hometown heroes Sadom Kaewkanjana and Phachara Khongwatmai, plus a host  of Ryder Cup and major-winning stars including Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sergio  Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen and Patrick Reed. 

The sixth event of eight in LIV’s inaugural year, the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok will hold the  distinction of becoming the first international tournament to be staged at the all-new Stonehill in the  northern suburbs of Bangkok, situated in the Pathum Thani province.  

LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman said: “Everyone at LIV Golf is enormously excited to  bring our innovative format and elite competition to Thailand and the people of Asia, one of the most  exciting and rapidly developing golf landscapes in the world. At LIV Golf, we’re committed to creating  opportunities that grow the game and reach new audiences around the globe. Thailand is our first  Asian stop as we continue our launch, and the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok promises to be a truly  incredible week for players and fans alike.”  

“I’ve been looking forward to saying this for a long time: Asia, here we come!” 

The revolutionary tournament format of LIV Golf aims to supercharge the sport of golf. Each event  sees a world-class 48-man field compete in 12 teams of four, with a shotgun start, on-course music  and entertainment that creates an electric atmosphere. 

After three rounds of golf, both an individual and team champion is crowned and a prize of $25million  shared.  

An incredibly strong field for Bangkok features no less than 12 Major champions and four former  World No.1s set to be on the hunt for individual and team glory. 

Thai star Khongwatmai has featured in all five of this year’s LIV Golf Invitationals, earning his spot  through some top performances in the Asian Tour’s new marquee International Series events, which  are supported by LIV Golf.

He said: “To be playing in an event of this scale at home in Thailand is something I could only have  dreamed of growing up. The quality of the field is unlike any golf event that will ever have competed  here, which makes this a huge moment for not only golf, but sport in Thailand and in Asia.  

“These LIV events bring together the best golfers in the world, in a new format which works for both  players and spectators. The atmosphere has been incredible in all the events I have played so far, and  to be able to experience the same on home turf is something I’m really going to relish. It’ll be  something very special for Thai golf and golf fans.” 

Kaewkanjana, a two-time Asian Tour winner who has also teed it up in all LIV Golf events so far this  season, said: “Playing in Thailand confirms that LIV Golf is a global league, bringing the best in the  world to our country and growing the game across the region. LIV Golf is something different,  something very exciting, and this week is further evidence that the series is connecting with new  audiences all around the world.” 

Indian star Anirban Lahiri is delighted to be bringing the series to Asia. Lahiri, who signed on with LIV  Golf in late August, finished runner-up on his Boston debut in a thrilling three-way playoff defeat to  Dustin Johnson, which also featured Chilean star Joaquin Niemann.  

He said: “From my experience so far, LIV Golf is something very special – I could hardly have got off to  a better start. The LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok brings something special to Thailand and also the  wider region. There are so many golf fans in the Asian region and they will all be able to enjoy some  world-class golf featuring some of the best in the game. The players love the atmosphere at the  tournaments, as well as the format, and the fans in Asia are in for a real treat.” 

Tickets for the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok are available now. General admission price for a single day grounds pass at the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok is 800THB, with three-day passes on sale for  1600THB at LIVGolf.comor at thaiticketmajor.com. Single day and three-day hospitality packages for  the popular Club 54 and Gallery Club experiences are also available.  

Golf fans can get a taste of what’s in store by watching this weekend’s LIV Golf Invitational Chicago  live on LIVGolf.com, and on the LIV Golf YouTube channel from September 16-18. 

About LIV Golf Investments 

LIV Golf Investments is a newly formed company, with group companies in the USA and UK, and with  Asian offices to follow. Its purpose is to holistically supercharge professional golf on a global scale to  help unlock the sports’ untapped potential. Greg Norman is the first and founding CEO of LIV Golf  Investments. PIF, one of the world’s largest wealth funds, with a diverse international investment  portfolio, is the majority shareholder in LIV Golf Investments.