The controversial Saudi-backed professional golfing tour, LIV Golf, will be returning to Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove this month, bringing its unique format and party-style atmosphere that has intrigued golf fans around the world.
It also brings superstar names, including 2023 PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka, 2022 Open Champion and 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Chicago champion Cameron Smith, World Golf Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson and two-time major winner Dustin Johnson. More than a quarter (13) of the league’s star-studded, international field are major champions, with 25 major victories amongst them.
Did we mention the party-style atmosphere?
LIV Golf announced that three-time GRAMMY Award winning artist Nelly, the acclaimed hip-hop icon, will perform live on the main stage at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday to conclude day one of competition. In addition, the previously-announced concert on Saturday, September 23 by GRAMMY Award-winning Tiësto will kick off at approximately 5:00 p.m. following completion of play.
Doubling down on its challenge to traditional tournaments, LIV Golf has reached all the way “down under” to bring the popular “Watering Hole” concept, prominently featured at LIV Golf Adelaide, to Chicago sports fans. The party hole at Rich Harvest Farms will showcase the league’s “GOLF, BUT LOUDER” theme with amphitheater-style seating from tee to green on the par-3 No. 17, including a live DJ, player-selected walk-up music, and introductions by Chicago sports public address announcer Ray Clay. (Click here to watch party hole hype video)
“Last year, LIV Golf made a splash in the Chicago region when fantastic crowds witnessed Cam Smith’s first LIV Golf victory and an impressive team win by the 4Aces. This year, we’re raising the bar for the area’s passionate sports fans,” said LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman. “From the party hole to the post-round entertainment, the on-course energy at Rich Harvest Farms will be electric as many of the world’s best players battle it out in the race for our individual and team championships.”
Limited VIP hospitality packages with prime seating for the party hole are still available, including passes to The Gallery Club, bringing fans on top of the action at the 17th and 18th tee boxes, and The Lake Shore Club, featuring the party atmosphere surrounding the 17th green. All tickets, including grounds passes, provide access to the live music performances and fan activities. To secure tickets, visit LIVGolf.com.
FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC ACT: NELLY
A three-time Grammy-winning, multi-Diamond selling and nine-time Billboard Music Award winner, the American singer, actor and entrepreneur has entertained fans throughout the world for nearly three decades. Nelly’s debut solo album Country Grammar hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 8 million copies in the U.S., with the featured title track and the single “Ride wit Me” eclipsing the top 10. His following album Nellyville produced the No. 1 hits “Hot in Herre” and “Dilemma” (featuring Kelly Rowland), along with the top five single “Air Force Ones” (featuring Murphy Lee and St. Lunatics). Nelly’s deep list of mega-popular songs include triple platinum “Just a Dream” and collaborations “Party People”, “Shake Ya Tailfeather” and “Cruise”, remaining one of the top-selling rap artists in American music history.
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC ACT: TIËSTO
Tiësto is a pillar in electronic music and an artist that transcends beyond that – Tiësto is an experience. The artist born Tijs Verwest has found a particular sweet spot in this crossover realm, gaining critical acclaim and millions of new fans with a litany of hits including his first single upon signing with Atlantic Records, “The Business,” which has dominated airplay and charts worldwide since its release, hitting #1 at US Dance radio and honored with “Best Dance/Electronic Recording” nomination at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. His new album, Drive, showcases the sleek sound that’s become Tiësto’s signature. Lead single “The Business” (2X PLATINUM) has already amassed over 1.7 billion streams worldwide, and the album also includes multi-million streaming worldwide hit singles “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G (GOLD CERTIFIED), “The Motto with Ava Max (PLATINUM),” “Hot In It (With Charli XCX),” “10:35” with Tate McRae (quickly approaching gold status) and “All Nighter” which together have a combination of over 4.4 billion global streams.
SPECIAL TICKET OFFERS
Aligned with LIV Golf’s mission to grow the game and provide more fun and entertainment for all fans, special ticket offers are available for select groups, including:
Complimentary Youth Tickets: Offering complimentary grounds passes for the next generation of golf fans, youth 12-years-old and under will be granted free entrance at the gate when accompanied by an adult who occupies a ticket for the selected day.
Complimentary Military and Veteran Tickets: Any active-duty military or veteran can secure complimentary grounds passes for themselves and a guest as a thank you to those who currently serve or who have served.
25% off for College and University Students: Discounted grounds passes are available to College and University students. Students are eligible to receive 25% off single-day grounds passes.
25% off for Teachers: As a special thank you to teachers, LIV Golf is proud to offer 25% off single-day grounds passes for all teachers.
25% off for First Responders and Medical Professionals: LIV Golf is pleased to offer 25% off single-day grounds passes for first responders and licensed medical professionals who serve our communities.
