'Not gonna lie this is the best idea yet...' golf fans applaud huge LIV Golf 'Duels' announcement

A large number of golf fans are piling praise on LIV Golf today following the launch of 'The Duels: Miami'. 

The Saudi-bankrolled golf circuit today announced that six of LIV Golf's top stars will team up with six of the world’s most popular golf content creators on Saturday 5 April in a made-for-YouTube showdown.

Notable teams in action include Sergio Garcia with George Bryan, Joaquin Niemann with Rick Shiels, Phil Mickelson with Grant Horvat and Dustin Johnson with Wesley Bryan. 

The action will stream live on Grant Horvat's YouTube channel. 

Scroll down to check out the full list of teams taking part in The Duels: Miami....

This new team golf event will take place during LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral, the first U.S. stop of the 2025 season, and it proposes to combine "elite competition with high-energy entertainment". 

This nine-hole scramble will see each creator-pro duo battle for bragging rights and ultimate glory.

LIV Golf's 'The Duels: Miami' follows off the back of the PGA Tour's successful Creator Classic, which has now taken place twice on the North American circuit, most recently earlier this month at TPC Sawgrass on the eve of The Players Championship. 

The last Creator Classic, which brought together 10 content creators, was won by Horvat. 

But LIV Golf: 'The Duels: Miami' will now raise the bar further with the addition of six world-class players joining six of the world's biggest golf content creators. 

Meet the Star-Studded Lineup

The six dynamic duos ready to light up Miami:

• Sergio Garcia & George Bryan
• Bubba Watson & Luke Kwon
• Joaquin Niemann & Rick Shiels
• Phil Mickelson & Grant Horvat
• Dustin Johnson & Wesley Bryan
• Cameron Smith & Fat Perez

Fast-Paced Action & Big Personalities

Adding to the excitement, fan-favourite personalities Mason Nutt, Andrew Santino, Joey Demare (Joey Cold Cuts) and Robby Berger (Bobby Fairways) will provide live commentary, delivering sharp insights, humor, and behind-the-scenes access as the drama unfolds.

Berger recently botched his first interraction with PGA Tour superstar Rory McIlroy at the petrol station. 

Golf Fans In Admiration

A large number of golf fans have been reacting positively to LIV Golf's latest update.

Here's a look at some comments on X: 

"Not gonna lie this is the best idea yet."

"Grant Horvat has struck gold here."

"All over this, great job LIV and Grant."

"This is more like it, thanks LIV Golf."

"I'm all on this, incredible."

A Game-Changer for Golf Entertainment

“At LIV Golf, we’re committed to pushing the game forward, and The Duels is the perfect example of how golf is evolving to engage modern audiences,” said Adam Harter, LIV Golf’s Chief Marketing Officer. 

“The creator community has brought incredible energy to the sport, and this event celebrates that passion by blending elite competition with digital entertainment in a way that’s never been done before.”

Where & How to Watch

Fans can watch The Duels: Miami exclusively on Grant Horvat’s YouTube channel, premiering Saturday, April 5. 

And the excitement doesn’t end there—LIV Golf teams will roll out exclusive extended content across their digital platforms, giving fans an all-access look at the action with behind-the-scenes moments, shot-by-shot breakdowns, and more.

Stay Connected

Follow LIV Golf on social media for exclusive content and updates leading up to LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral, running April 4-6. 

And don’t miss the main event—LIV Golf Miami will air live on FOX, FS1, and the FOX Sports App, starting Friday, April 4 at noon ET.