PLAYERS
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Players
ABRAHAM ANCER
2023 Winner
Mexico's Abraham Ancer, the 2023 PIF Saudi International champion, returns to defend his title after securing his first individual victory on the LIV Tour at LIV Golf Hong Kong this year. He has left a notable mark on the professional circuit, with two key international wins—the 2018 Emirates Australian Open and the 2023 PIF Saudi International. Known for his composed and steady play, Ancer continues to establish himself as a top contender in global golf tournaments.
Fun Fact: If not a professional golfer, Abraham would pursue race car driving and would like to swap places with Sebastian Vettel for a day because "to drive an F1 car is way too much fun."
DUSTIN JOHNSON
2019 and 2021 Winner
America's Dustin Johnson, former World No. 1, has established himself as one of the top players in the sport, boasting 24 PGA Tour victories, including two major championships. His most recent major title was at The Masters in 2020. Known for his powerful driving ability and remarkable consistency, Johnson continues to be a formidable presence on the course and is looking for his third victory in Saudi Arabia after two wins at the PIF Saudi International (2019, 2021).
Fun Fact: Dustin Johnson is a deep sea fishing enthusiast and enjoys spending time out on the ocean with his two sons, River and Tatum.
CAMERON SMITH
Major Championship Winner
Australian native Cameron Smith, the 2022 Open Championship winner and six-time PGA Tour winner, made his debut at the 2023 PIF Saudi International. He returns this year after leading Ripper GC, an all-Australian team, as captain in the LIV Golf League. With over a decade on the professional circuit, Smith is renowned for his sharp short game and ability to perform under pressure.
Fun Fact: Smith has aspirations to open a coffee shop when he retires from playing professional golf.
HAROLD VARNER III
BUBBA WATSON
SERGIO GARCíA
JOAQUIN NIEMANN
MARC LEISHMAN
PATRICK REED
THOMAS PIETERS
SEBASTIAN MUNOZ
PETER UIHLEIN
MITO PEREIRA
LUCAS HERBERT
GRAEME MCDOWELL
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TYRRELL HATTON
2024 LIV GOLF Nashville Champion
England's Tyrrell Hatton has emerged as one of the top golfers in the world, with victories spanning across LIV GOLF, PGA TOUR and DP World Tour over the last five years. Currently competing as a Legion XIII player in LIV Golf, Hatton has solidified his reputation as a consistent global contender.
Tyrrell’s most recent victory came at the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after an impressive win at LIV GOLF Nashville earlier this year. This will be Tyrrell’s third time competing at the PIF Saudi International.
Fun fact: If Tyrrell could acquire one trait from another golfer, it would be Happy Gilmore's 400-yard drive.