DeChambeau’s team wins $50 million LIV Golf finale

In a thrilling display of skill and drama, Anirban Lahiri’s impressive 7-under 65 and Bryson DeChambeau’s captivating performance on the back nine of the Blue Monster guided the Crushers to a resounding two-shot victory over the RangeGoats in the LIV Golf team championship. Taking place at Trump Doral, this gripping finale marked the climax of LIV Golf’s second season.

Every team’s scores from their four players contributed to the final standings, and the Crushers dominated the back nine, establishing a four-shot lead as they approached the 18th hole. DeChambeau’s back nine featured just a single par as he fired a solid 67. Charles Howell III carded a 72, while Paul Casey recorded a 73.

The RangeGoats made a valiant effort to close the gap, with Bubba Watson’s impressive birdie on the 18th securing a 67. Talor Gooch, the season’s individual points leader, and Thomas Pieters both shot 70, while Harold Varner III ended the day with a 72. However, Gooch’s unfortunate tee shot on the 18th, resulting in a bogey, placed the Crushers in a commanding position. Notably, DeChambeau’s most remarkable birdie came on the reachable 16th, where he showcased his skills by hitting a high wedge over a concession area to approximately 18 feet before sinking the putt.

Among the four teams competing for the title, Lahiri delivered a remarkable bogey-free round, securing the lowest score. Reflecting on his performance, Lahiri expressed his determination not to let his team down, explaining, “I was really pumped up. I had a couple of Sundays where I let myself down. I wasn’t going to let the team down today.”

The defending champions, the 4Aces, faced a challenging day, with Dustin Johnson closing out with a 75 and only Peter Uihlein managing to break 70 with a 69. Ultimately, they finished last among the four teams, with Torque taking the third spot.

The Crushers claimed a significant $14 million share of the $50 million purse. This translates to 60% for the team, with the remaining amount divided equally among the players, resulting in a $1.4 million payout per player.

The remaining eight teams, having been defeated during the quarterfinals and semifinals of match play, competed in separate tiers to determine their final rankings.