2024 LIV Golf Nashville: Top Golfers With High Odds of Winning Explored

As the major fever fades at Pinehurst No. 2, Nashville is the next stop for LIV Golf. With the U.S. Open winning lead in the field and glorious prospects teeing up with their gleaming teams, a lot seems to be possible this coming weekend.

While full of new and unpredictable endings, Nashville’s many attractions including that of a glorious Music City has a lot to offer, money included. A total of $25 million is on stake at Nashville, out o which a whopping $20 million is reserved for individual winnings, and $5 million for the team competition. The individual winner’s payout has $4 million on hold, while the winning team will earn $3 million. So with this mind, who has the best shot to capture the Nashville opportunity?

Who are the individual prospective winners?

1. Bryson DeChambeau

Fresh off a major win at Pinehurst No.2 and major leap in the OWGR rankings, Bryson DeChambeau has all the promise to make Nashville his victory ground. With 4 top-10 finishes this season and no wins, Nashville might just be the right place and the right time for DeChambeau to elevate his current 15th standing on the individual standings, like he did with the OWGR.

2. Brooks Koepka

With a total of four top 10 finishes in LIV Golf this season and a win at Singapore, it’s possible that Koepka might beam strongly in Nashville to compensate for the withdrawal of his name from the Paris Olympic consideration. It’s possible that a win at Nashville will boost his current 4th place standing.

3. Sergio Garcia

A win at Nashville will boost Garcia’s chances at a skyrocketed individual standing. Apart from the many monetary benefits, Nashville will be his first individual win this season. His best bets has been at Mayakoba and Miami so far, while his worst finish was a T40 finish in Adelaide.

4. Paul Casey

In hopes of his first win this season, a 4th top 10 finish (and possibly a win) might be on cards for Casey. A win or a top finish in Nashville might even boost his current standing of 13th.

5. Talor Gooch

Holding a total of 4 top-10 finishes and a high rank of 8 in his individual standings, Gooch’s mastery might lead his to a multi-million dollar payout in Nashville.

But what about the team-play predicted ranks?

What are some teams with the promise to win?

1. Fireballs GC

The fiery Fireballs GC are the talk of the golf town. With players like Sergio Garcia and Abraham Ancer topping the league’s individual standings inside the top-10, and David Puig’s strong T3 finish in Houston, coupled with the team’s T2 finishes in Singapore and Houston, Fireballs GC seems to have the best shot at a glorious win at Nashville.

Fun fact: David Puig’s fate at the Paris Olympics has been sealed as part of the Spanish team.

2. Smash GC

Led by Brooks Koepka, Smash GC is all set to reignite its earlier glory and channel it in Nashville. After an overall positive result season win in a Vegas, top-3 finish in Jeddah, 4th position end in Singapore, and most recently a T2 end in Houston, Koepka’s team seems to head into Nashville with a beaming past and glowing prospect in the future. Both Koepka and Talor Gooch are at the peak of their game in the 54-hole embellished league.

3. Torque GC

The fail-proof Torque GC has consistently finished inside the top-5 in most of the season except a Singapore. Standing at third in the overall team rankings, it’s possible Nashville becomes the Joaquin Niemann led team’s first victory. Known for their mastery at making birdies, Niemann’s top-level leadership might fetch his persistent team their dream victory.

4. Cleeks GC

Having secured their first-ever team victory in Houston, Captain Martin Kaymer-led team might continue their streak in Nashville. It seems the team has all the intention it takes to own the Nashville field, with Adrian Meronk’s able support and their cumulative accurate ball-striking, their efforts might turn fruitful.

5. Crushers GC

With the 2024 U.S. Open winner leading, the Crushers GC has all the promise to make their third win this season at Nashville. After suffering from a heinous injury, Nashville will see the return of Charles Howell III. With their charm in driving accuracy, GIR percentage, and scrambling, it’s possible Bryson DeChambeau adds Nashville to his glistening streak.

All in all, only time can tell the true winner of Nashville. After all, luck is not constant or perseverant, unlike many of these teams.