LIV Golf is in the midst of its third campaign, and despite the organization holding its inaugural event in June 2022, questions about the breakaway circuit are still aplenty. The golf world as a whole – from fans, players, and media alike – is still trying to figure out what exactly this music-blaring, team-focused, star-driven Saudi-backed golf thing is.
You can’t get a feel for something without actually taking part in that said something, so with LIV Golf hosting an event at The Grove just outside of Nashville, I decided to jump in the car and make the three-hour trek to see what it’s all about.
The question I wanted to answer was, should you, a golf or general sports fan, attend a LIV Golf tournament? Within about 20 minutes of being there, I already had my answer.
Before we get to that answer and the many takeaways I have after a full Saturday at The Grove, it’s important to set the scene here.
Should You Attend A LIV Golf Event? An Honest Review After A Day At LIV Nashville
OutKick/Mark Harris
I’m a 31-year-old guy who covers professional golf for a living. I’ve followed the sport closely for over a decade at this point, so I don’t fall into the category of ‘everyday golf fan,’ but that’s the approach I took heading into LIV Nashville. Yes, I was there as media, but I was there to take in all the things and experience what LIV had to offer while being fully aware that 99% of the people on site spent their hard-earned money to do so.
Expectations are important here. Like anything in life, if you head into a situation with low expectations, then chances are you’re going to walk away disappointed. Being open-minded is key, and after a quick five-minute shuttle ride from a designated parking lot at a nearby high school, I was there as a guy who was just curious about this new and highly criticized golf tour.
