LIV Golf and the PGA Tour seem to still be miles away from a promised merger, so the rival golf leagues will continue to compete against each other. Before they go head-to-head at the Masters, fans will get to judge which holds the better made-for-YouTube event.
The Duels will stream today, pairing LIV Golf stars with golf influencers in a fast-paced special event amid LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral. It will feature golf pros such as Joaquin Niemann and Bubba Watson alongside popular social media personalities including Fat Perez and the Bryan Brothers.
It’s an answer to the PGA Tour’s Creator Classic, which pits golf YouTube sensations against each other in nine-hole competitions. The first such event of the year took place before The Players Championship and was won by Grant Horvat, a South Fork High School and Palm Beach Atlantic University alumnus. He will also be part of today’s LIV Golf Duels.
The Creator Classic brought in more than 1 million views on the PGA Tour’s YouTube page. We’ll see how LIV Golf’s version measures up. Here’s what to know about the event, including how to watch and who will participate:
What are LIV Golf Duels?
The Duels will see six teams made of one LIV Golf pro and one influencer in a nine-hole scramble. The stream will feature shot-by-shot coverage and commentary. LIV Golf said after The Duels, participating teams would roll out additional content on their digital platforms with behind-the-scenes looks and different takes on the action.
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“At LIV Golf, we champion bold, new approaches to the game, and The Duels is a perfect example of how golf continues to evolve and engage fans,” LIV Golf chief marketing officer Adam Harter said in a statement. “We love what the creator community has done for this game and this event is a way to celebrate the creativity and passion that fuels the modern golf community while connecting them with the most exciting elite golfers on the planet.”
Where can I watch LIV Golf Duels?
The Duels will stream exclusively Saturday, April 5 on the YouTube channel of Grant Horvat, one of the golf influencers taking part in the event. Comedian and actor Andrew Santino will join a host of golf personalities to provide commentary: Mason Nutt (BustaJack Golf), Joey Demare (aka Joey Cold Cuts) and Robby Berger (aka Bobby Fairways).
Who is playing in LIV Golf Duels?
Here are the pro-and-creator teams participating in The Duels:
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