Huge global golf broadcast interest for strongest Saudi International to date

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More than 60 countries across six continents will broadcast the tournament, taking place at Saudi Arabia’s Royal Greens Golf and Country Club. (Supplied)
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More than 60 countries across six continents will broadcast the tournament, taking place at Saudi Arabia’s Royal Greens Golf and Country Club. (Supplied)
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Updated 02 February 2021
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Huge global golf broadcast interest for strongest Saudi International to date

  • Saudi International will be broadcast in 60 countries and across 329m households
  • Majed Al Sorour – ‘In terms of strength of field and profile, the tournament feels bigger than ever’

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline will once again be beamed across the golfing world during this week’s 2021 Saudi International, played on Feb. 4-7 .

More than 60 countries across six continents will broadcast the tournament, taking place at Saudi Arabia’s Royal Greens Golf and Country Club - a venue boasting panoramic views of the Red Sea in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC).

The event that has attracted one of strongest and most prestigious regular season fields on the European Tour to date – and will be made available in over 329 million households.

Viewers will witness 12 Major winning champions and a field that boasts over 350 European Tour and PGA Tour tournament winners competing for $3.5m prize money that is one of the largest on the European Tour.

Thirty different global broadcasters across Europe, the Americas, MENA, Asia and Oceana will showcase the tournament that last year saw 2,622 hours of global coverage shown.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions no spectators will be present on the course at the European Tour event in KAEC - but fans will have several ways to witness the event through in addition to TV coverage a range of behind-the-scenes content from the tournament’s digital channels.

A number of sports and lifestyle influencers will be attending the tournament and showcasing the action through their respective social media channels. Some of the well-known influencers attending include, lifestyle influencer and fashion model Yara Alnamlah, Al-Hilal and National Team Captain Salem Aldosari, sport influencers and commentators such as Abdulrahman Alsadhan and Alaa Saeed.

Local Saudi Arabia broadcast KSA Sports will be showing 20 hours of live coverage for the tournament in Saudi Arabia with a dedicated presentation team on-site at Royal Greens as Saudi Arabia’s interest in golf continues to grow.

“We’re now in our third year of the tournament and in terms of strength of field and profile, we’re bigger than ever. We of course would have loved to have spectators there, but millions across the globe will have the chance to witness the very best players on the planet playing some brilliant golf at a spectacular venue. Getting as many eyeballs as possible on golf supports our long-term vision of getting Saudi Arabia firmly on the world sporting map - and unveiling the universal appeal of this special game to people here,” Majed Al-Sorour, CEO of both Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation, said.


Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri re-sign for Crushers GC ahead of new LIV Golf season

Updated 08 January 2026
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Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri re-sign for Crushers GC ahead of new LIV Golf season

  • Crushers to maintain same roster for a record fifth consecutive season under captain Bryson DeChambeau 
  • Team returns in 2026 Season as most successful team in LIV Golf history, with eight regular-season team titles and one team championship

NEW YORK: Crushers GC of the LIV Golf League has solidified its roster for the 2026 season with the confirmed return of team veterans Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri, who once again will team up with captain Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III following an accomplished 2025 showing that included three consecutive team victories in 2025 at LIV Golf Korea, Virginia, and Dallas.

“Keeping this core together for 2026 positions us to build on the momentum we carried out of 2025,” DeChambeau said. “This group knows what it takes to win; we lifted the trophy in 2023 and finished second last season, and that experience fuels our drive to compete at the top week in and week out. We’re a team of competitors, creators, and leaders who take pride in pushing the game forward, and having this group return gives us continuity, confidence, and a clear direction as we raise our standards heading into next season.”

Crushers GC enters the 2026 season with a clear identity rooted in inspiration, energy, and creativity, built to push boundaries and expand its global footprint. Led by DeChambeau, the Crushers combine elite competition with a creator-first mindset, using connection, innovation, and global reach to ignite fandom. The team prides itself on making golf more accessible, entertaining, and engaging, blending high-performance play with education, mentorship, and social-first storytelling that resonates with modern fans. 

DeChambeau returns as one of the sport’s most exciting and influential figures. His power game has remained elite; he impacted both individual and team performance in 2025, winning the individual title at LIV Golf Korea and finishing third in the season-long individual Championship race. He also led Crushers GC to three consecutive victories in 2025 in Korea, Virginia and Dallas.

Paul Casey returns as a steadying force within the Crushers lineup, and as one of the most consistent players on the LIV Golf circuit. A proven winner with more than two decades at the highest level of professional golf, Casey has won 21 times in 13 different countries on his way to becoming one of the sport’s most popular players. His precision, consistency, and competitive intelligence remain central to the team’s pursuit of excellence. Casey recorded four top-10 finishes in 2025, and finished runner-up at LIV Golf Dallas in a four-man play-off. 

Two-time Olympian Lahiri begins his fourth full season with Crushers GC after providing a reliable and consistent presence, anchoring the back of the lineup to keep things steady. A trailblazer whose career spans victories and contention across multiple tours, Lahiri is one of the most decorated Indian professional golfers, having earned 18 professional wins worldwide.

Howell continued to be a steady backbone for Crushers GC throughout the 2025 season, underscoring his value as one of the league’s most consistent and dependable competitors. The veteran posted six top-24 points finishes, including two top-five results in Crushers GC’s three team wins, proving he delivers when it matters most in big moments. Howell is the only other Crusher besides DeChambeau to win a LIV Golf individual title, having done so in Mayakoba in 2023. Whether anchoring the team’s deep lineup or contributing key points in high-pressure situations, Howell’s blend of consistency, experience, and measured excellence helped fuel Crushers’ run in 2025 and sets a tone for his role heading into 2026.

With their full 2025 roster returning, Crushers GC enters the 2026 season tied as most successful team in LIV Golf history, with eight regular-season team titles and one team championship.