Bryson DeChambeau and Paul Casey were among the players to have stated that the inaugural LIV Golf event in South Africa was the best yet.
Shortly after downing Jon Rahm in a playoff, DeChambeau gathered himself following emotional scenes.
“I’ve just got to say I love everybody. Thank you for supporting. South Africa was unbelievable. I mean, got to be the best LIV event we’ve ever had,” he said.
Immediate reaction from @brysondech:
JERRY: “Bryson, why so much emotion on this victory?”
BRYSON: “I wish I could tell you. A lot has happened in my last in the past week. I’m just so grateful for my team, the Crushers, everybody supporting me. It’s so funny, golf is a… pic.twitter.com/lVCTr9RC7k
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) March 22, 2026
“I love winning but sometimes you feel bad,” said Casey, whose father grew up in Cape Town. “You’re like, I’m rooting for them as well. Louis should be so proud. What he and Charl and Gracie and Dean accomplished this week is a victory.
Emotional
– Paul Casey broke SA hearts but shed a tear to thank the fans for an incredible tournament
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— Southern Guards GC (@SouthernGuards) March 22, 2026
“I know we pipped them. But they said, hey, we’re thinking there could be a LIV event in South Africa. We believe in this – and they made it happen. We have to thank them. Everybody at LIV should thank them for the energy they put into this, the relationships they have. I mean, the President is here.
“And the fans turned out. They were amazing. I’m like, sorry for winning, but I want to thank them for what they’ve done.”
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