LIV Golf’s Nashville Tournament Sets New U.S. Attendance Record

LIV Golf’s Nashville tournament has set a new attendance record for the league’s United States events, with over 40,000 spectators attending over three days at The Grove, according to LIV communications. This event surpassed the previous record set by the Washington D.C. tournament at Trump National Golf Club in May, which had an estimated attendance close to 40,000, although no official figure was released.

The Nashville tournament saw sellout crowds of 14,454 on both Saturday and Sunday, contributing to its record-breaking numbers. Even before Bryson DeChambeau’s dramatic victory at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, interest in the Nashville event was high. DeChambeau’s participation just days after his U.S. Open win significantly boosted spectator interest and on-site merchandise sales for the first two days, surpassing the sales of any three-day period for a U.S. LIV event.

DeChambeau, who finished tied for third at 12 under par, drew significant attention from fans throughout the tournament, frequently interacting with them. Despite his strong performance, he was unable to overtake Tyrrell Hatton, who claimed the tournament title with a 19 under par finish. Hatton’s victory, which earned him a $4 million payout, was secured with an impressive final round featuring eight birdies, finishing six shots ahead of runner-up Sam Horsfield.

Hatton celebrated his win with his Legion XIII teammates Jon Rahm, Caleb Surratt, and Kieran Vincent, who joined him in a champagne celebration. Legion XIII also won the team competition with a cumulative score of 40 under par, earning $3 million.

DeChambeau’s bid for the title faltered on the par-3 15th, known as the “party hole,” where he missed a long birdie putt, leading to audible disappointment from the crowd. Ultimately, Hatton’s steady play, highlighted by a birdie fest in the final round, kept him comfortably ahead of the field, with third-place finisher Joaquin Niemann making a notable ten birdies.

The Nashville event not only set a new benchmark for attendance but also demonstrated the growing popularity of LIV Golf events in the U.S., further fueled by high-profile players and thrilling competitions.