Grand Finale: Gooch, Rahm, and DeChambeau Battle for $4M as Tyga and Akon Close LIV Riyadh

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The eyes of the sporting world are on the Riyadh Golf Club tonight, Saturday, February 7, as the 2026 LIV Golf season-opener reaches its historic 72-hole conclusion. With a $4 million individual prize and a $30 million total purse on the line, the final round promises a high-stakes sprint under the desert floodlights.

Heading into the final 18 holes, Talor Gooch (Smash GC) holds a narrow lead at 11-under par, but he is being stalked by a leaderboard of legends. Jon Rahm (Legion XIII) and Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC) both sit within two strokes, setting up a “clutch” showdown that has become the hallmark of the league’s new four-round format.

The action begins with a shotgun start at 6:05 PM local time. Once the final putt drops and the podium ceremony concludes at the Concert Stage, the atmosphere will shift from competitive intensity to a global celebration.

The Saturday Night Lineup:

  • 6:05 PM: Final Round Shotgun Start.
  • 10:45 PM: Podium & Trophy Ceremony.
  • 11:15 PM: Post-round entertainment kicks off at the Concert Stage.
  • Headliners: Global hip-hop icons Akon and Tyga will deliver back-to-back sets, followed by a closing performance from Lebanese superstar Myriam Fares.

Grounds Pass holders have full access to the ROSHN Fan Village and the post-golf concerts, which are expected to run until 1:10 AM. Tickets remain available via the Webook platform for fans looking to witness the crowning of the first champion of 2026.

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