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New Year celebrations? Make it a grand one! This thought must have gone through the minds of each and every person in this world as January 1 was set to hit. Well, the athletes were no different, especially the LIV golfers, including the likes of Brooks Koepka and Ian Poulter. Everyone welcomed the new year in their own unique way!

From Koepka to Sergio Garcia and Poulter, all of them would be hoping for an even better year in 2024. But, to mark that off, some celebrated luxuriously, and others did so in the comfort of their home while indulging in some good old TV time. Nevertheless, the pros did make sure to enjoy their time!

LIV Golf: A grand start to 2024

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1. Sergio Garcia’s football fever: Garcia decided to start off the year with some American Football. Yes, you heard that right! The Spanish golfer and his wife shared a video of them boarding a plane that sported the colors of the Texas Longhorns. The duo were visibly excited to indulge in some NCAA football, exuding exhilaration to watch the match between the Horns and the Washington Huskies as part of the Sugar Bowl in Louisiana.

2. The Koepka family’s nuclear celebration: The Smash GC captain and his wife Jena Sims decided to go all out for the New Year Eve’s festivities. The duo were spotted enjoying the same in a style of their own, as the husband made bold use of the firesticks in his arm on his beautiful partner.

However, the celebration did not sit well with many of the fans as it went ahead to invoke the ire of many in the community. Regardless of the same, they were able to have fun while spending the last moments of 2023 with their “squad.” What else can one ask for?

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3. Joaquin Niemann goes full-on ‘Torque’ for 2024: The Torque GC skipper, after pulling off a fantastic season in 2023, decided to end the year by partying. Who did he party with? The captain did so with his friends and family. Earlier in the year, the golfer led his team to victory in four events, all the while helping his squad finish 3rd at the end of the season-long race. Well, he truly does deserve to party while welcoming, hopefully, a better 2024.

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4. A Poulter and darts love story: Another athlete from the PIF-funded circuit turns to a different sport as the year ends. However, he did the exact opposite of his fellow Spanish LIV golfer Garcia, as the professional enjoyed watching his favorite dart player, Luke Littler, from the comforts of his home on TV. Nevertheless, it turned out to be the correct choice of celebration for the 47-year-old as he was able to witness Littler dominate Brendan Dolan at the PDC World Darts Championship. Guess it was truly a night for the Englishmen!

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With so many of the athletes posting how their New Year’s celebrations went, one can’t help but respect the pros for making it past 2023 amidst all the chaos. Nevertheless, most of them would be hoping for just one thing – a better year in 2024!

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