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LIV Fantasy: Golf Returns to The United Kingdom!

Robert Theodorson
Captain Martin Kaymer of Cleeks GC, Captain Louis Oosthuizen of Stinger GC, Captain Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC, Captain Bubba Watson of RangeGoats GC, Captain Brooks Koepka of Smash GC, Captain Dustin Johnson of 4Aces GC, Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC, Captain Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC, Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII, Captain Cameron Smith of Ripper GC, Co-Captain Ian Poulter of Majesticks GC, Co-Captain Henrik Stenson of Majesticks GC, Co-Captain Lee Westwood of Majesticks GC and Captain Joaquín Niemann of Torque GC pose for a photo with the Team Trophy during the practice round before of the LIV Golf Mayakoba at the El CamaleÛn Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Following the 152nd Open at Royal Troon, LIV returns and makes a quick trip to Rocester, England for LIV UK! 

The new venue of JCB Golf and Country Club looks absolutely stunning, and LIV in the UK always makes for must-see TV. 

Upon conclusion of the last major championship of the year, LIV Golf returns and so does LIV Fantasy!

We’ll examine our top two picks for captain, five for non-captain, and three for team finishes! 

Picks for Captain

Jon Rahm of Legion XIII is seen during the LIV Golf Media Week at the M3 Studios
Jon Rahm Legion XIII © Doug DeFelice/LIV Golf
  1. Jon Rahm – Time is running out for Rahm to earn his first win of the season, but there’s no reason to doubt that he is not capable of doing so. Finishing top ten in The Open will give Rahm a huge confidence boost, and the predicted difficulty of JCB suits Rahm’s game and makes him a favourite to win. 
  1. Louis Oosthuizen – With five Top Ten finishes and two 2nd overall finishes, Oosthuizen has been one of LIV’s best. His name flies under the radar for two reasons. Teammate Dean Burmester has a win under his belt and has been more noticeable at major championships, and Stinger GC lacks a team win this season. While Rahm will be the sexy pick to win the tournament, Oosthuizen is just as capable, and just as hungry for his first win of the season. 

Picks for Non-Captain

Dean Burmester of Stinger GC sits two shots back heading into Sunday at LIV Golf Miami.
Dean Burmester of Stinger GC © Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf)
  1. Tyrrell Hatton – Hatton remains the number one fantasy option for a third week in a row. There’s a very good chance The Mad Hatter can win a second individual trophy and wouldn’t it be special if it was accomplished in his native England?
  1. Dean Burmester – Burmester’s game was been solid all season including an individual win in Miami. It will be interesting how to see how Burmester handles any adverse weather conditions as he looked prime to make a run at The Open before a dreadfully rainy Saturday took him squarely off the leaderboard. 
  1. Anirban Lahiri – Lahiri’s collapse at Andalucia was heartbreaking. Despite this, his results speak for themself on such an incredibly difficult course like Andalucia. 
  1. Paul Casey – Another hometown favourite, Casey and his Crushers teammates have been on a tear as of late. Casey is an excellent swing option if Burmester or Lahiri start to falter. 
  1. Patrick Reed – Reed had two Top Five finishes in both UK events last year and is an excellent option if you feel uncomfortable placing both Crushers on your roster. His T4 finish at Andalucia and T3 finish in Houston give him something to build on for the rest of the season. 

Picks for Team

Crushers GC
Crushers GC claimed their first team title of the 2024 season at LIV Golf Jeddah. © Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf)
  1. Crushers GC – LIV UK has a Crushers win written all over it. DeChambeau, Lahiri, Catlin, and Casey are the most complete team on tour. Anticipated top ten finishes for Lahiri and Casey put Crushers GC on top. 
  1. Stinger GC – The trio of Oosthuizen, Burmester, and Schwartzel makes for a compelling pick to win LIV UK. Branden Grace’s score on Championship Sunday will be of concern. 
  1. Legion XIII – It is very much a possibility that Jon Rahm or Tyrrell Hatton win the tournament, there’s no better 1-2 punch in the tour. The cause for concern is Legion XIII’s other half in Surrat and Vincent. JCB looks to be a difficult course and Surrat and Vincent were among the worst in the field during Andalucia which served as the greatest test of mettle for the field thus far.  

Remember to set your fantasy roster before Friday morning when LIV returns to action in The United Kingdom!

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About the Author: Robert Theodorson

Robert has covered a number of sports including hockey, football, soccer, and baseball for Bleacher Report, Hockey’s Future, and AS Roma 360 since 2011.

Robert attended his first golf event, LIV Golf DC at Trump National in his native Northern Virginia and has been hooked as a player and fan since. 2024 has kicked off in full swing with golf trips to Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Hilton Head including taking in the sights and sounds of
the 2024 RBC Heritage.

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