How many majors LIV Golf players have won since the league was formed back in 2022 as PGA Tour merger talk ramps up

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It feels like only a matter of time before Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the PGA Tour announce the reunification of professional golf.

Since the emergence of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf League, the world’s best players have only competed against each other in the major championships and sporadic DP World Tour events.

PGA Tour players Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, etc., have had limited chances to win against the highest-calibre fields.

However, after Jay Monahan and Adam Scott met President Donald Trump, the wheels for a merger are now firmly in motion. PIF chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan is also involved in the final discussions, and there have even been suggestions that LIV golfers could play in the 2025 Players Championship.

Finally, there is light at the end of the tunnel after what has been a difficult period for professional golf. Ten major championships have now taken place since LIV’s emergence, and discourse surrounding the 54-hole league has surfaced at each of golf’s most significant events.

None more so than at the 2022 Open Championship as Cam Smith won the Claret Jug amidst his impending move to LIV. Here, The Golfing Gazette takes a look at three of the most significant majors since LIV’s formation.

Cam Smith: 2022 Open Championship at St Andrews

At the time, Smith wasn’t officially a LIV Golf player, but speculation surrounding the Aussie was intense. Everyone at St Andrews knew it was a matter of time before he turned his back on the PGA Tour.

What’s more, Smith’s victory saw Rory McIlroy–the PGA Tour’s poster boy–miss out on what would have been an all-time major championship win.

For a long period during the final round, it looked like McIlroy was destined to land his second Claret Jug and fifth major championship title. However, after Smith strung together five back-nine birdies, the momentum shifted the Aussie’s way. In the clubhouse at 20 under, Smith watched on as McIlroy failed to eagle the 72nd hole.

After winning the biggest title of his career, Smith couldn’t escape questioning about his LIV move during his post-tournament interview.

A journalist asked, “Cam, I’m sorry for having to bring this up in these circumstances, but your name continues to be mentioned. It has been mentioned to me this week about LIV golf. What’s your position? Are you interested? Is there any truth to suggestions that you might be signing?”

“I just won the British Open, and you’re asking about that. I think that’s pretty not that good,” Smith replied.

Brooks Koepka: 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill

LIV’s first official major win came during the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill as Brooks Koepka clinched his fifth major title.

Starting the final round six under, Koepka finished two shots clear of Viktor Hovland and Scheffler after carding 67. Koepka discussed LIV’s first major win during his press conference.

“Yeah, I definitely think it helps LIV, but I’m more interested in my own self right now, to be honest with you,” he said.

“Yeah, it’s a huge thing for LIV, but at the same time, I’m out here competing as an individual at the PGA Championship. I’m just happy to take this home for the third time.”

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Bryson DeChambeau: 2024 US Open at Pinehurst No.2

LIV’s second official major win came at the 2024 US Open as Bryson DeChambeau edged out McIlroy at Pinehurst No.2.

For a long time, the US Open was in McIlroy’s grasp. However, the Northern Irishman was left to rue some ill-thought-out decisions coming down the stretch.

The four-time major winner opted to hit driver on the 18th, having used three-wood the rest of the week. McIlroy failed to hit the green in regulation and was left with a testing par putt, which he missed.

The door was then open for DeChambeau to produce the shot of his life to save par on the 72nd and clinch his second major title.