The LIV Golf Team Championship is the event that we are sure all LIV fans look forward to. The squads this year will compete for the $14 million winner’s share at the Maridoe. After securing the Individual Championship, Spaniard Jon Rahm will look to lead his Legion XIII to the top of the table. The defending leaders, Crushers GC, will be no tough to compete with, as Bryson DeChambeau will be keen on retaining the title.

“This year’s Team Championship at Maridoe Golf Club holds special significance for me as we make our Dallas debut and our team strives to defend our title in front of a home crowd,” said DeChambeau. He also added that he was “excited to play this course and compete in front of Texas fans” as he played collegiate golf at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas. Now that the tournament is all hyped up and fans and golfers are excited about it alike, let us understand its format.

Format of the LIV Golf Team Championship

The tournament will have all 13 teams competing in head-to-head matches, with the top three teams in the standings—Crushers GC, Legion XIII, and Ripper GC—earning byes to the quarterfinals, which means they skip the first round of matchups. The event spans three days: Friday Quarterfinals, Saturday Semifinals, and Sunday Finals.

Teams ranked 4th–13th take part in five quarterfinal matches on Friday with matchups determined at a live press conference with team captains during tournament week. The winners from Friday’s matches get a place in the semifinals to ultimately earn a place in the Sunday finale. There are also some significant changes in the format this year.

Team captains can now choose to participate in either singles or foursomes matchups during the first two days of play. The competition has a combination of team stroke play and match play formats, ensuring every player gets the chance to contribute over the weekend.

The highly anticipated event will have fans gleaming with excitement at the prospect of having an epic conclusion to the LIV Golf season.

What to expect at the Maridoe Gold Club this weekend

If Crushers GC and Legion XIII meet in the finals, it will be a clash between the top 2 seeds. Third in the standings, Ripper GC will also have the ambition to upset the odds and claim their first title as a team. Smash GC, Torque GC, and Fireballs GC at 4th, 5th, and 6th place can potentially challenge the top three teams and could pull off a miracle.

We cannot forget that the tournament has already given us some iconic moments. The Crushers GC claimed their first Team Championship title in 2023 after a dramatic final in Miami, where Lahiri was the top performer as he shot a stunning 7-under-65 in the final round to defeat the RangeGoats GC by just two strokes. DeChambeau finished with a 5-under 67, while Howell shot even-par 72 and Casey a 73. “I can’t be happier with this team of mine. I don’t know what else to say. I’m at a loss of words right now. … These guys are the best. Any time you get a win with a team, I’d say honestly that’s more important than individual stuff,” said 2x US Open winner post-winning.

However, in the 2024 season, there are other strong contenders too. With the Championship starting on September 20, who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments!