LIV Golf announces course for 2024 promotion event, where one place is up for grabs
Ollie Schniederjans plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course on November 1,…
With less than three days to go until the start, LIV Golf has announced the course for its 2024 promotion event at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia.
“Building on our first and very successful LIV Golf promotions in 2023, interest has only increased this year as one deserving player will have the chance to compete in the LIV Golf League,” said the CEO outgoing LIV Golf, Greg Norman, in a press release. “This strong interest highlights the importance of creating more opportunities in our global sport to ensure that current and rising football stars can build their careers and compete at the highest level.”
Ninety-three players representing 30 countries will take the field for the three-day, four-round event. The winner will earn a spot in the LIV Golf League for 2025.
The total purse will be $1.5 million, while the top 10 finishers, including ties, will receive a full exemption for all 2025 Asian Tour International Series events.
There will be four rounds of stroke play. After the first 18 holes, only the top 20 and ties advance to the second round. Scores will be reset, then the top 20 will advance to the final two rounds, with ties to be determined by a playoff. Then, scores will be reset again before the third and final round, where the leader after 36 holes will earn a spot in the LIV Golf League.
Each player who advances to the second round will receive at least $10,000. Those who only play the first round will receive $5,000. Amateurs will receive $1,000 regardless of their final position.
Among the biggest names in the field for the Promotions event are former world number 1 amateur Ollie Schniederjans, as well as his brother, Luke. Martin Trainer, who has missed 12 of his last 14 cuts on the PGA Tour in 2024, is among the former Tour players in the field. Only two amateurs are on the field.
Former LIV Golf players Hudson Swafford, a 2024 wild card player, and relegated players Branden Grace, Kalle Samooja, Scott Vincent and Kieran Vincent will all play to regain their status.
Here’s a look at the players competing for a spot in the LIV Golf League during the LIV Golf Promotions event:
This article was originally published on Golfweek: LIV Golf announces course for 2024 promotion event, where one place is up for grabs
