The final LIV Golf event before The Masters takes place in Miami this week. Ahead of the tournament, six of the players who will compete at Augusta National spoke to the media to discuss issues ranging from their chances of winning the Major to the current state of the game.
Here are some of the thoughts of Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson and Joaquin Niemann.
Can A LIV Golf Player Win The Masters?
Given the proximity of the Masters to this week’s LIV Golf event, it was not surprising that the Major was one of the big talking points, and there was a general air of confidence on the chances of a player from the circuit being handed the Green Jacket.
Brooks Koepka, who almost won the title in 2023 before finishing T2 with Phil Mickelson said: “I like the chances. A lot of guys playing well,” before adding on his own hopes of going one better than last year: “This is kind of my time.”
One of the LIV golfers tipped to perform well is Joaquin Niemann, who won two of the first four events of the season. He also expressed confidence, saying: “If I keep playing the way I’m playing, I know I’m going to have a good chance to win.”
Joaquin Niemann is confident of winning The Masters
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Defending champion Rahm thinks he’s heading into the event in good form, too. He explained: “This year I feel like I have been playing really good golf but not over that hump of winning yet. I’m confident now, and I’m equally confident on my game pretty much any given day of the year.”
LIV Golf Miami The Ideal Preparation For Augusta National?
The possibility of a LIV golfer winning The Masters could come down to preparations beforehand, and there was agreement that the venue for LIV Golf Miami, Trump National Doral, has the attributes to ensure they would enter the tournament in the best possible shape.
Mickelson said: “This is a great place to get ready for Augusta. It gives you an opportunity to get momentum if you play well but also gives you a chance to play every shot you’re going to need into Augusta.”
Phil Mickelson sees Trump National Doral as ideal preparation for The Masters
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Two-time Masters champion Watson concurred, saying: “It’s perfect for managing your golf ball. That’s what…
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