LIV Golf Faces Mixed Reactions Amid Low Viewership and Adelaide Highlights

Patrick Reed's hole-in-one at LIV Golf Adelaide excites fans, but criticism of the league's ratings and celebrations continues.

Patrick Reed delivered a hole-in-one during the first round of LIV Golf Adelaide, energizing fans and marking the ninth ace in the league's history.
Despite the excitement in Adelaide, LIV Golf's viewership remains a concern, with only 12,000 tuning in for the first round of the season opener in Riyadh, a record low for the league.
Phil Mickelson's social media praise for Reed's achievement drew mixed reactions, with some fans criticizing LIV Golf's overall appeal and course etiquette during celebrations.
Rory McIlroy advocated for reconciliation between PGA and LIV golfers, urging players to move past the rivalry as talks of a potential merger between the leagues gain traction.
Sam Horsfield leads the individual leaderboard after a bogey-free round, while Torque GC tops the team standings following strong performances by Joaquin Niemann and Carlos Ortiz.