Did LIV Golf Finally Get the Spark it Needed?

Did LIV Golf Finally Get the Spark it Needed?

From The Golf Podcast Presented by Golficity by Golficity

February 17, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 597

About this episode

The episode discusses Anthony Kim's comeback win and its potential impact on LIV Golf's future.

Anthony Kim’s emotional comeback win had the entire golf world watching — but did it finally give LIV Golf the spark it’s been searching for? In this week’s episode of the golf podcast we’ll ask the question everyone’s debating: was Anthony Kim’s LIV Golf win the turning point the league has been waiting for? We break down why Golf Digest called it an “authentic moment” that money couldn’t manufacture, and why it mattered beyond the feel-good story—especially with LIV Golf now earning Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. Kim’s victory sparked immediate impact, jumping from No. 847 to No. 203 in the world rankings, putting majors back into the conversation and proving how much these points can change a season (and a career). We also unpack the optics of a rocky 2026 for LIV, including big-name departures, and whether Kim’s comeback can actually move the needle on viewership. Plus, we dive into why LIV Golf Adelaide continues to be the model event for the league, drawing 115,000 fans in 2026 after 94,000 (2024) and 102,000 (2025)—making it one of the most attended golf events in Australia and a real example of “growing the game” in an underserved market. Finally, we read…

People in this episode

Host: Golficity

Topics covered

  • LIV Golf
  • Anthony Kim
  • golf rankings
  • viewership
  • listener reactions
  • PGA Tour vs LIV
  • growing the game

Keywords

  • LIV Golf
  • Anthony Kim
  • golf rankings
  • viewership
  • PGA Tour
  • listener reactions
  • golf events
  • growing the game

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LIV Golf, Golf Digest, PGA Tour

Places: Australia

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