Ripper GC Wins LIV Golf Adelaide 2026; Anthony Kim's Comeback

Ripper GC Secures Team Championship

• 🏆 The all-Australian Ripper GC successfully defended their home turf at The Grange Golf Club.
• 🥇 They clinched the 2026 LIV Golf Adelaide team title, marking their second consecutive win to start the 2026 season.
• ⛳ The team, comprising Cameron Smith, Lucas Herbert, Marc Leishman, and Elvis Smylie, combined for an impressive 15-under on Sunday.
• 📈 Ripper GC overcame a five-shot deficit against Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII to win by two strokes.

Emotional Trophy Presentation and Speeches

• 🎉 The trophy presentation included the team being welcomed as champions by enthusiastic fans.
• 🎤 Captain Cameron Smith expressed gratitude to the fans, stating the team "couldn't have done it without you guys today."
• 👏 Elvis Smylie, in his debut, shared his amazement at an "insane two weeks," having become both an individual champion and a two-time team champion.

Anthony Kim's Historic Individual Victory

• 🌟 Anthony Kim (AK) was celebrated as the individual champion, marking one of the "greatest comeback stories in history."
• 🚀 His victory led to him trending as the number one name on sports in Twitter.
• 💬 Kim delivered an inspiring message, urging everyone to "never give up" and "keep fighting," regardless of their life situation.

Future of LIV Golf in South Australia

• 🇦🇺 The event concluded with thanks to The Grange Golf Club for hosting the tournament.
• ✅ LIV Golf announced its commitment to return to South Australia through 2031.
• 📍 Future tournaments in South Australia are planned to be held at Konga.