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May 21, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Bryson DeChambeau reacts after a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
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May 21, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Bryson DeChambeau reacts after a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
The next event of LIV Golf is set to take place in Houston, the largest city in Texas and the Southern United States, from June 7th to 9th. This timing aligns perfectly with the opportunity for qualified LIV golfers to compete at Pinehurst for the US Open. The event will feature the usual $25 million prize purse.
After Brooks Koepka‘s triumph at the Serapong Course, it’s undoubtedly true that all eyes will be on him. In addition to Koepka, Joaquin Niemann is also worth keeping an eye on, especially considering his recent qualification for the Summer Olympics. With that said, let’s explore the tee timings and pairings for Friday.
Shotgun round 1 field for LIV Golf Houston
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The first round will commence with LIV’s standard shotgun starting at 12:15 ET. Each hole will see three players teeing off against each other. While Koepka, Patrick Reed, and Richard Bland will start at the first hole, here are the rest of the pairings for the first round:
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| Start Hole | Pairings |
| 1 | Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, Richard Bland |
| 2 | Bryson DeChambeau, Cameron Smith, Joaquin Niemann |
| 3 | Dean Burmester, Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson |
| 4 | Anthony Kim, Phil Mickelson, Paul Casey |
| 5 | Carlos Ortiz, Ian Poulter, Matt Jones |
| 6 | Henrik Stenson, Bubba Watson, Charl Schwartzel |
| 7 | Jason Kokrak, Harold Varner III, Thomas Pieters |
| 8 | Sebastián Muñoz, Lucas Herbert, Caleb Surratt |
| 9 | Cameron Tringale, Branden Grace, Scott Vincent |
| 10 | John Catlin, Jinichiro Kozuma, Kieran Vincent |
| 11 | Danny Lee, Lee Westwood, Pat Perez |
| 12 | Sam Horsfield, Hudson Swafford, David Puig |
| 13 | Anirban Lahiri, Eugenio Chacarra, Andy Ogletree |
| 14 | Graeme McDowell, Mito Pereira, Martin Kaymer |
| 15 | Kalle Samooja, Kevin Na, Peter Uihlein |
| 16 | Brendan Steele, Matthew Wolff, Adrian Meronk |
| 17 | Marc Leishman, Talor Gooch, Abraham Ancer |
| 18 | Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, Tyrrell Hatton |
The pairings on the second hole appear to be the most action-packed so far, with DeChambeau, Smith, and Niemann grouped together. Additionally, these three players also serve as captains of their teams. Apart from them, Patrick Reed is also worth keeping an eye on, as he will be striving to win his first LIV title on home ground. Aside from Reed, which other pros seem most promising to win the title?
Who else can win LIV Golf Houston?
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Given Koepka’s recent victory in LIV Golf Singapore, he undoubtedly appears to be one of the strong contenders. Furthermore, if the American golfer succeeds in winning, he can carry his form forward to the US Open. Additionally, the winner of LIV Golf Adelaide, Lucas Herbert, can also be regarded as a fierce competitor.
With a total of 264, 20-under-par, Bryson DeChambeau nearly secured victory at the 2024 PGA Championship, narrowly missing out on the Wanamaker trophy. His recent performance indicates that the scientist is at the top of his game and is currently one of the most formidable competitors in the field. Which pairing are you most eager to see at Houston, and who do you believe has the potential to win the tournament this time? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
