LIV Golf SMASHES record as Cameron Smith says "best event I've ever played"

Cameron Smith has revealed LIV Golf Adelaide was the "best event" he has ever played in as the debut Australian tournament secured record attendance figures for the Saudi-backed circuit.

LIV Golf Adelaide welcomed 77,076 spectators over its three days of tournament play at The Grange GC from April 21 to 23. 

Smith, who finished tied third in the event won in commanding style by Talor Gooch, believes his home tournament has now set the bar for future LIV Golf League events. 

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Smith said of LIV Golf Adelaide: 

Phil Mickelson, captain of Hy Flyers GC, was left equally buoyant. 

LIV Golf Adelaide: By The Numbers

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Different countries represented by LIV Golf Adelaide ticket purchasers

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LIV Golf Adelaide champion Talor Gooch posted back-to-back rounds of 10-under 62 on Friday and Saturday

Gooch's 62 tied the lowest score in LIV Golf history, and the American becomes the only player to shoot 62 twice

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Strokes under par by 4 Aces GC, a LIV Golf record for lowest team counting score, breaking 45-under par set last year by Fireballs GC in Bangkok

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Number of video views on social media across league channels

116,978

12-ounce beers sold on-site

23,390

Units of LIV Golf and team merchandise sold

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Hours spent in Australia by DJ sensation Fisher, who travelled to Adelaide between performances at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in California to perform for a sold-out LIV Golf Adelaide crowd

Mickelson walks out to Eminem!

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Walkout songs selected by players throughout the weekend at the par-3 12th Watering Hole, including: Avicii – Levels and AC/DC – Back in Black (Dustin Johnson), Eminem – Lose Yourself (Phil Mickelson), Fisher – Losing It and Daryl Braithwaite – The Horses (Cameron Smith) and Destiny’s Child – Say My Name (Talor Gooch)

Poulter gives it large to Fisher on stage!

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Number of holes-in-one – Chase Koepka, Sunday at the par-3 12th

Koepka sends the fans wild with ace!