Though he was LIV’s most expensive acquisition of the offseason, Rahm has yet to record a victory this season. On the list of front-runners, he is first.
Welcome to SI Golf’s weekly Power Rankings feature, brought to you by our friends at KeyCompete. The Zurich Classic on the PGA Tour is taking place in New Orleans this week, while LIV Golf is traveling to Australia. This is how our model predicts the LIV event to unfold this week:
LIV Golf Adelaide Preview
This week, LIV is back in Australia at the Grange Golf Club, which is renowned for its difficult layout, immaculate conditions, and party scene. Last year, the par-3 12th hole, or “watering hole,” attracted sell-out crowds, and the entire week was lively there (especially after Chase Koepka made an ace).
Celebrated for holding a number of prestigious events, such as the Women’s Australian Open and the Australian PGA Championship, is the course. The players that our model loves this week are as follows:
KeyCompete’s 2024 LIV Golf Adelaide Power Rankings
1) Jon Rahm (+600) – The front-runner according to our rankings and the bookies. hasn’t won yet, but has had a few strong finishes on LIV. This week might be the one.
2) Bryson DeChambeau (+1000) – DeChambeau fits in well here and has always been a special player. struggled at Augusta prior to tied for sixth, but could carry over strong form into this competition.
3) Cameron Smith (+1000) – This native Australian’s home game should be advantageous on these smaller greens due to his excellent short game. T6 during the Masters.
4) Joaquin Niemann (+1000): He may benefit from an aggressive style, especially when it comes to the concluding holes. T22 in Augusta.
5) Tyrrell Hatton (+1200): Known for his ferocious personality and deft iron play, he could be a suitable fit in this situation. T9 at the Masters, quietly.
6) Talor Gooch (+1400): This player may need to reduce his strength to hit the small fairways here. Gooch was LIV’s best player in 2023.
7) Dean Burmester (+2700): The strong driving and reliable putting of South Africa will be advantages. Throughout the entire round, consistency is essential.
8) Patrick Reed (+2200) – Known for his tenacity and skill in the short game, he may surprise people by finishing close to the lead in the last round.
9) Brooks Koepka (+2200) – He may do well in this situation with his course management. was quite bewildered when facing Augusta in a T45.
10) Dustin Johnson (+2200): His combination of strength and skill is unmatched. MC during the Masters.
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The most recent champion of LIV, Dean Burmester, demonstrated during the week at Trump National Doral that he is a rising star.
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