The MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026 ran May 7-10 at Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C. in Potomac Falls, Virginia, bringing 57 of the world’s best players, a $30 million purse, a live Bailey Zimmerman concert, and a fan festival that filled the Potomac River banks with energy all week long.
Lucas Herbert started the week battling the flu. He ended it with an impressive wire-to-wire victory and his first LIV Golf individual trophy. He shot a final-round 3-under 69 to hold off Fireballs GC captain Sergio Garcia by four shots at 24-under at Trump National Washington D.C.
In the team competition, 4Aces GC won its third team title of the season, fueled by Anthony Kim’s bogey-free 10-under 62 to force a playoff with Fireballs GC, which they won on the first playoff hole.
Here is the complete guide to MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026.
What Is LIV Golf Virginia?
LIV Golf Virginia is an official event on the LIV Golf League schedule, the Saudi Arabia-backed global golf tour that launched in 2022. The full name for the 2026 edition is MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia, with Maaden, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest mining companies, serving as the title sponsor.
The league runs a dual format where individual and team competitions happen simultaneously across all four rounds. Thirteen four-player franchises compete for the team prize while all 57 players chase the individual title at the same time. There is no cut. Every player in the field competes across all 72 holes, which means fans never miss their favorite player because they missed a cut on Friday.
LIV Golf Virginia served as the halfway point of the 2026 LIV Golf season, which spans 14 events. It was also the league’s first U.S. event of the year.
Key Facts About MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026
- Full name: MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia
- LIV Golf League event, 7th stop of 14 on the 2026 schedule
- Dates: May 7-10, 2026
- Venue: Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C., Potomac Falls, Virginia
- Course: Tom Fazio design, par 72, 7,679 yards
- Format: 72-hole stroke play, individual and team competition simultaneously
- Field size: 57 players, 13 teams plus 5 wild card individuals
- Cut: No cut. All 57 players competed across all four rounds
- Total purse: $30 million ($20 million individual, $10 million team)
- Individual winner’s share: $4,000,000
- Team winner’s share: $3,000,000
- Last-place individual earned $50,000
- Start format: Shotgun start, all groups teed off simultaneously
- TV broadcast (USA): FOX, FOX Business Network, FOX One, FOX Sports App
- Saturday concert: Bailey Zimmerman performed live after Round 3
- Individual champion: Lucas Herbert, Ripper GC, -24
- Team champion: 4Aces GC, won in a playoff over Fireballs GC
History of LIV Golf Virginia
LIV Golf has built a strong track record in Virginia in a short period of time. The league made its first visit to Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C. in 2023, and that debut became the highest-attended U.S. LIV Golf event at the time. Harold Varner III won the individual title that week.
The league then moved to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville for 2025, where Joaquin Niemann took the individual crown and Crushers GC claimed the team title.
For 2026, LIV Golf returned to Trump National with a new 72-hole format and an expanded field of 57 players. It was the second time Trump National hosted LIV Golf competition, having previously hosted LIV Golf DC in 2023.
Notable Milestones Include
- 2022: LIV Golf launches with a 54-hole, three-round shotgun-start format
- 2023: LIV Golf makes its first visit to Trump National. Harold Varner III wins the individual title. The event sets all-time U.S. attendance records for the league.
- 2025: LIV Golf Virginia moves to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville. Joaquin Niemann wins the individual title. Crushers GC win the team competition.
- 2026: The league returns to Trump National. Lucas Herbert wins wire-to-wire for his first LIV Golf individual title. 4Aces GC claim the team trophy in a playoff.
What Makes LIV Golf Virginia Unique?
This is not a standard professional golf tournament. LIV Golf Virginia is a different kind of week entirely, and a few things make it genuinely stand apart from anything else on the calendar.
- Festival atmosphere: Food, music, a fan village, and live entertainment run alongside the golf every single day. This is a day out, not just a round of golf.
- No cut: All 57 players compete across all four rounds. Your favorite player is on the course Thursday through Sunday. Guaranteed.
- Shotgun start: Every group tees off at the same time from different holes. From the moment play begins, there is action happening everywhere on the course at once.
- Team competition: Thirteen franchises compete simultaneously for the team prize alongside the individual event. That tribal team loyalty creates an energy PGA Tour events simply do not have.
- Live concert included: Bailey Zimmerman performed live on Saturday evening right after Round 3. Concert access was included with all Saturday tickets.
- First U.S. event of the year: LIV Golf Virginia is the league’s American season debut, which always brings extra buzz from fans who have been waiting for the tour to come home.
- Trump National setting: Eight hundred scenic acres along the Potomac River. One of the most visually spectacular golf venues on the entire LIV Golf global schedule.
When and Where Did MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026 Take Place?
MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia ran May 7-10, 2026, at Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C., located at 20391 Lowes Island Boulevard, Potomac Falls, Virginia 20165.
The venue sits in northern Virginia along the Potomac River, just west of the Washington D.C. suburbs. LIV Golf reached the halfway point of the 2026 season with its first U.S. event of the year in Virginia.
Course Details: Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C.
Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C. is an exclusive private club set across 800 scenic acres along the Potomac River in Potomac Falls, Virginia. The club has two 18-hole championship golf courses on the property.
The course used for LIV Golf competition is a Tom Fazio design stretching to 7,679 yards at par 72, playing along the Potomac River with several holes running directly along the water. Precision off the tee is essential. Miss the fairways here and you are dealing with water, rough, and difficult recovery positions.
Course Layout and Conditions
Here is what made Trump National a serious test for the world’s best players:
- Tom Fazio design, par 72, 7,679 yards
- Location: 800 acres along the Potomac River, Potomac Falls, Virginia
- Two 18-hole championship courses on the property
- Water-lined fairways throughout the layout
- Premium on precision off the tee, with water threatening on multiple holes
- Lush parkland-style terrain with panoramic Potomac River views
- Championship conditioning maintained year-round as a top private club
- The par-3s saw the fewest birdies made across the tournament for the entire 2026 season, with just 93 for the week
- The tournament produced the second-most eagles in LIV Golf history with 48 across four days, behind only London 2023 which had 50
The shotgun format meant fans stationed anywhere on the property saw live competitive golf from the very first moment of each round. No waiting around for the leaders to come through.
MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia Tournament Format
LIV Golf Virginia ran a format that is completely different from a traditional professional golf event. Understanding how it works makes the experience far more enjoyable whether you are watching on television or on the ground.
Tournament Format Breakdown
| Detail | Information |
| Format | Stroke play, individual and team concurrent |
| Total Rounds | 4 |
| Total Holes | 72 |
| Field Size | 57 players |
| Teams | 13 teams of 4 players, plus 5 wild card individuals |
| Cut | No cut. All 57 players competed all four days |
| Start Format | Shotgun start, all groups teed off simultaneously |
| Individual Winner | Lowest 72-hole individual score |
| Team Winner | Lowest combined team score over 72 holes |
Round Format Breakdown
Round 1 (Thursday): Herbert opened with a commanding performance and led Ripper GC from the very first round. The shotgun start filled Trump National with action from the first shot at 1:15 PM ET.
Round 2 (Friday): The individual and team races developed. Herbert maintained his lead while the team competition tightened heading into the weekend.
Round 3 (Saturday): Moving day at Trump National. Herbert held firm while 4Aces GC applied pressure in the team standings. Bailey Zimmerman then took the stage at 6:00 PM ET after play concluded.
Round 4 (Sunday): Herbert closed with a 3-under 69 to win by four shots. In the team competition, Anthony Kim’s bogey-free 62 forced a playoff between 4Aces GC and Fireballs GC that the 4Aces won on the first hole.
How the Team Competition Works
Each of the 13 LIV Golf franchises fields four players. All four scores count toward the team total across every round.
The team with the lowest combined 72-hole score wins the team championship and splits $3 million. Wild card players compete for individual prize money only and do not contribute to any team total.
For Ties and Playoffs
If two or more players tie for the individual title after 72 holes, a sudden-death playoff determines the champion. Team ties are resolved using a countback system.
At MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026, 4Aces GC and Fireballs GC finished level in the team competition and went to a playoff, which 4Aces won on the first hole with Kim and Thomas Detry each making par at the par-4 18th to beat Josele Ballester and David Puig.
MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia Schedule 2026
The event ran across four full days at Trump National, with the shotgun start ensuring live competitive golf from the moment each round began.
Full Daily Schedule
Thursday, May 7: Round 1
| Event | Time (ET) |
| Fan Village Open | All day |
| Shotgun Start | 1:15 PM |
| FOX One / FOX Sports App Coverage | 1:00 PM |
Friday, May 8: Round 2
| Event | Time (ET) |
| Fan Village Open | All day |
| Shotgun Start | 12:05 PM |
| FOX One / FOX Sports App Coverage | 12:00 PM |
| FOX Network Coverage | 2:00 PM |
Saturday, May 9: Round 3 and Concert Night
| Event | Time (ET) |
| Fan Village Open | All day |
| Shotgun Start | 1:15 PM |
| FOX Business Network Coverage | 1:00 PM |
| Bailey Zimmerman Concert | 6:00 PM |
Sunday, May 10: Final Round
| Event | Time (ET) |
| Fan Village Open | All day |
| Shotgun Start | 12:05 PM |
| FOX Network Coverage | 12:00 PM (five hours live) |
| Trophy Ceremony | Following final putts |
How Players Qualified for MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia
The LIV Golf Virginia field of 57 players was built through a combination of contracted league membership, team franchise rosters, and wild card spots.
Qualification Criteria
Players earned their place through:
- Contracted LIV Golf League membership as part of a franchise roster
- Team franchise selection by each of the 13 team captains
- Wild card spots earned through LIV Golf season standings and performance
- Promotions event results, where players outside the league compete for available spots
- Special invitations issued by LIV Golf for select events
The 2026 field of 57 players represented 16 countries, bringing genuine international diversity to Trump National.
Overview of the 2026 Player Field
The 2026 MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia field featured 57 players from 16 countries. Jon Rahm entered Trump National holding about a 300-point lead over Bryson DeChambeau in the individual season standings, with both players having two individual wins in 2026.
Top Players and Team Captains
The biggest names who competed at Trump National included:
- Lucas Herbert (Ripper GC): The Australian won wire-to-wire for his first LIV Golf individual title, battling illness throughout the week
- Bryson DeChambeau (Captain, Crushers GC): Two-time individual winner in 2026 and co-leader in the season standings
- Jon Rahm (Legion XIII): Led the 2026 individual season standings entering Virginia, two-time major champion
- Dustin Johnson (Captain, 4Aces GC): Led his team to the championship in a dramatic playoff
- Phil Mickelson (Captain, HyFlyers GC): Six-time major champion
- Sergio Garcia (Captain, Fireballs GC): Masters champion, runner-up individually at -20
- Cameron Smith (Captain, Ripper GC): The Open Championship winner and Herbert’s captain
- Anthony Kim (4Aces GC): Shot a bogey-free 10-under 62 in the final round to ignite the team playoff
- Thomas Detry (4Aces GC): Ranked third in the individual standings entering Virginia with four top-10 finishes through six events
How Star-Studded Was This Field?
The 2026 field at Trump National featured 14 major champions with a combined 28 major titles between them. That kind of accumulated pedigree is rare at any professional golf event in the world.
Defending Champion and Past Winners
| Year | Venue | Individual Champion | Team Champion |
| 2026 | Trump National GC Washington D.C. | Lucas Herbert | 4Aces GC |
| 2025 | Robert Trent Jones GC, Gainesville VA | Joaquin Niemann | Crushers GC |
| 2023 | Trump National GC Washington D.C. | Harold Varner III | Crushers GC |
The 4Aces moved to the top of the team standings through the halfway point of the 2026 season with their Virginia victory. Herbert’s win at Trump National gives Ripper GC a memorable entry in the Virginia history books in only their first appearance at the top of the individual podium at this venue.
What Happened at MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026
Lucas Herbert started the week at MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia battling the flu. The 30-year-old Australian ended it with an impressive wire-to-wire victory and his first LIV Golf individual trophy.
The Ripper GC star shot a final-round 3-under 69 to hold off Sergio Garcia, winning by four shots at 24-under at Trump National Washington D.C. Garcia had closed the gap to a single stroke early on the back nine, but Herbert responded with a timely birdie, eventually extending his lead for a satisfying victory walk to the 18th green.
“I spent about 60-odd holes with the lead on my own,” Herbert said. “So, it was nice to kind of just get to the finish line and have this one presented to me and achieve a goal that I’ve had for 2-1/2 years now since I joined the league.”
In the team event, 4Aces GC won its third team title of the season. Fueled by Anthony Kim’s bogey-free 10-under 62, his lowest round relative to par since returning to golf in 2024 after a 12-and-a-half year retirement, the 4Aces forced a playoff with Fireballs GC. The 4Aces won on the first playoff hole, with Kim and Thomas Detry each making par at the par-4 18th to beat Josele Ballester and David Puig.
With his win, Lucas Herbert became the 27th different player to win a LIV Golf regular-season individual title. His Ripper GC team also became the first LIV Golf team where all four members have won individual titles while representing the same team, joining previous league winners Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman, and Elvis Smylie.
Prize Money for MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026
The total purse was $30 million, split between $20 million in individual prize money and $10 million in team prize money. Only the PGA Tour’s Players Championship has a bigger total prize pool among regular professional golf events.
Total Purse and Winner’s Share
| Competition | Total Purse | Winner’s Share |
| Individual | $20,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Team | $10,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Combined total | $30,000,000 | Up to $7,000,000 combined |
Individual Prize Money Breakdown
| Position | Prize Money |
| 1st | $4,000,000 |
| 2nd | $2,250,000 |
| 5th | $800,000 |
| 10th | $415,000 |
| Last place (57th) | $50,000 |
Team Prize Money Breakdown
| Team Finish | Prize Money |
| 1st (Team champion) | $3,000,000 |
| 2nd | $1,500,000 |
| Last (13th) | $200,000 |
Every team walked away with money. Even the last-place team earned $200,000. That is the LIV Golf financial structure in action at every event on the schedule.
Points, Exemptions, and Competitive Rewards
Winning the individual title at LIV Golf Virginia delivered more than just the check. The full package for the 2026 individual champion included:
- $4,000,000 in prize money
- 200 LIV Golf individual season standings points
- A significant boost toward the season-long individual championship
- The distinction of becoming the 27th different individual winner in LIV Golf regular-season history
How to Watch MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026
FOX Sports held all U.S. broadcast rights for the 2026 LIV Golf season, covering all 14 events across FOX, FOX Business Network, FOX One, and the FOX Sports App.
Broadcast Schedule and Coverage Details
| Day | Round | Network | Start Time (ET) |
| Thursday, May 7 | Round 1 | FOX One / FOX Sports App | 1:00 PM |
| Friday, May 8 | Round 2 | FOX One / FOX Sports App | 12:00 PM |
| Friday, May 8 | Round 2 | FOX Network | 2:00 PM |
| Saturday, May 9 | Round 3 | FOX Business Network | 1:00 PM |
| Sunday, May 10 | Final Round | FOX Network | 12:00 PM (5 hours live) |
Streaming Options
- FOX Sports App: Free with a cable or streaming TV subscription
- FOX One: FOX’s dedicated streaming platform
- LIV Golf+: The league’s own subscription streaming service
- Hulu + Live TV: Carries FOX network channels with full live streaming
- YouTube TV: Includes FOX network access
- Sling TV: FOX channels available on select plans
- For UK and Ireland viewers, TNT Sports held exclusive broadcast rights, with all events streaming via discovery+
Ticket Information and On-Site Access
Tickets were available at livgolf.com. All LIV Golf ticket purchases included same-day access to live concert performances on days when concerts were scheduled.
| Ticket Type | Access | Notes |
| Grounds Pass | Full course access, Fan Village, same-day concerts | Best option for general fans |
| Grounds Plus | Premium viewing areas, The Oasis lounge with shaded seating and drinks | Upgraded experience |
| Club 54 Hospitality | Full hospitality access, premium amenities all day | Premium package |
| Backstage Concert Experience | Chauffeured cart to backstage, reserved Stagefront area, all-inclusive bar | Saturday upgrade |
| Group Tickets (10 or more) | Specially priced for large groups | Contact livgolf.com |
Children aged 12 and under received free admission with a paying adult. One adult ticket covered two children. Children aged 13 and above required a paid Grounds Pass.
Additional On-Site Information
- Fan Village: Ran all day across every round. Golf simulators, food and beverage vendors, merchandise, interactive experiences, and live entertainment. Included with every Grounds Pass.
- Following players: With the shotgun start, all players were on the course at once. Fans could follow their favorite group or park at a great hole and watch everyone come through.
- Saturday concert: Bailey Zimmerman took the stage at 6:00 PM ET on May 9. Concert access was included with all Saturday ticket purchases.
- Parking: All ticketholders parked free at Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Sterling, VA 20166. No public parking was available at Trump National or surrounding neighborhoods.
Charity and Community Impact
LIV Golf Virginia gives back to northern Virginia and the broader Washington D.C. area community each time it visits. The 2023 debut at Trump National set attendance records and delivered significant economic activity across the Sterling, Ashburn, and Dulles Corridor areas.
The 2026 edition built on that impact. The volunteering program at MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia gave local community members a behind-the-scenes role in delivering the event. Children aged 12 and under received free admission, making this one of the most family-friendly professional golf events in the country.
The economic weight of hosting a $30 million prize fund event in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area is substantial. Four full days of competition drew fans from across Virginia, Maryland, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region throughout the week.
Final Thoughts
MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026 delivered everything the league’s American homecoming promised. Lucas Herbert’s wire-to-wire victory, achieved while battling illness all week, was one of the most impressive individual performances of the 2026 LIV Golf season.
Anthony Kim’s stunning 62 in the final round to fuel 4Aces GC’s playoff win gave the team competition its most dramatic finish of the year.
Trump National delivered the setting, Bailey Zimmerman delivered the Saturday night, and the golf delivered the drama. MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026 was the league at its best.
Key Takeaways
- MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia took place May 7-10, 2026, at Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C. in Potomac Falls, Virginia, the 7th stop on LIV Golf’s 14-event 2026 global schedule.
- Lucas Herbert of Ripper GC won the individual title wire-to-wire at 24-under, holding off Sergio Garcia by four shots in the final round.
- 4Aces GC won the team championship in a playoff against Fireballs GC, fueled by Anthony Kim’s bogey-free 10-under 62 in the final round.
- Herbert became the 27th different individual winner in LIV Golf regular-season history, and his win made Ripper GC the first team where all four members have won individual titles.
- The total purse was $30 million, with the individual winner earning $4 million and the team champion splitting $3 million.
- There was no cut. All 57 players competed across all four rounds of the 72-hole format.
- The course is a Tom Fazio design at par 72, stretching to 7,679 yards along the Potomac River.
- The tournament produced 48 eagles across four days, the second-most in LIV Golf history behind only London 2023.
- FOX Sports held all U.S. broadcast rights. Sunday’s final round aired live on FOX from 12:00 PM ET with five hours of coverage.
- The 4Aces moved to the top of the team standings at the halfway point of the 2026 LIV Golf season with their Virginia victory.
FAQs
Who Won MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026?
Lucas Herbert of Ripper GC won the individual title at MAADEN LIV Golf Virginia 2026. The Australian golfer led wire-to-wire, closing with a final-round 3-under 69 to win by four shots at 24-under par.
Which Team Won the Team Championship at LIV Golf Virginia 2026?
4Aces GC won the team championship in a playoff against Fireballs GC. Anthony Kim shot a bogey-free 10-under 62 in the final round to force the playoff, and 4Aces won on the first hole with Kim and Thomas Detry each making par at the par-4 18th. It was the 4Aces’ third team title of the 2026 season.
How Does the Team Competition Work at LIV Golf Virginia?
Thirteen four-player franchises compete simultaneously alongside the individual event. All four players’ scores across all 72 holes count toward the team total. The team with the lowest combined score wins the team championship and splits $3 million. Five wild card players in the field compete for individual prize money only and are not part of any team. Every team earns prize money, from $3 million for first down to $200,000 for the last-placed franchise.
What Is the Fan Village at LIV Golf Virginia?
The Fan Village is a free-access entertainment hub included with every Grounds Pass. It runs all day across every round and features golf simulators, food and beverage vendors, merchandise, interactive games, and live entertainment
