LIV Golf Season Opener Faces Backlash Over Global Streaming Issues
Fans criticize LIV Golf's faulty app and limited international broadcast options during the kickoff event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The 2025 LIV Golf season began on February 6 at Riyadh Golf Club in Saudi Arabia, marking the league's debut at this venue.
- While the event is broadcast on FOX Sports in the U.S., international fans, particularly in the UK, were left frustrated due to reliance on a non-functional LIV Golf app for streaming.
- Fans expressed disappointment on social media, calling the situation unprofessional and criticizing the league for prioritizing U.S. coverage over global accessibility.
- The season introduces a new scoring format where all four players' scores on each team count in every round, aiming to increase competition and pressure.
- Phil Mickelson is absent from the season opener due to a shoulder injury, with Ollie Schniederjans stepping in as captain for HyFlyers GC.