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LIV Golf Stars Fade at Masters Amid Apathy
13 Apr
Summary
- LIV Golf players struggled at Augusta National with many missing the cut.
- Apathy, not animosity, was the prevailing sentiment towards LIV players.
- Questions arise about LIV Golf's quality and player drive for elite competition.
The 2026 Masters saw a subdued performance from LIV Golf's contingent, with several prominent players failing to make the weekend cut. Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia, former champions, played their final rounds early Sunday to minimal fanfare.
Rahm finished at 1 over par, and Garcia at 8 over, never threatening contention. Tyrrell Hatton emerged as LIV's top finisher, securing a T33 position at even par after a strong Sunday charge. However, other LIV players like Dustin Johnson struggled, finishing at even par after a difficult tournament.
Discussions among patrons centered on the perceived decline in performance from some LIV golfers since their move to the circuit. This trend, coupled with the struggles of players like Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau, has intensified scrutiny on the quality of play and the competitive drive of those on LIV Golf.
Despite assertions from Rahm and Hatton that no special adjustment is needed for majors, their performances, alongside those of others, suggest otherwise. The apathy shown by fans, rather than outright hostility, presents a potentially more concerning issue for LIV Golf's long-term standing in elite professional golf.
