Overview

• Gooch converted a four-shot cushion into a one-shot victory by finishing 8-under 206 over 54 holes for his fourth LIV Golf title and second at Valderrama.
• Legion XIII shot 5-under for the week to secure the $3 million team prize thanks to standout performances from Jon Rahm and Tom McKibbin.
• Friday’s opening round was halted by severe winds, leading to a Saturday restart that included Gooch’s 5-under 66 and Dustin Johnson’s bogey-free 7-under 64.
• A crucial birdie on the par-5 17th kept Gooch ahead of Rahm, and a composed par on 18 sealed his win.
• The $25 million purse, split with $20 million for individuals and $5 million for teams, highlights LIV Golf’s lucrative format that blends individual drama with team competition.