In a significant move for the Saudi-backed golf league, LIV Golf has announced the addition of a new expansion team, Legion XIII, led by two-time major champion and current Masters holder, Jon Rahm.
This marks the first new team to join LIV Golf since its establishment in 2022, bringing the total number of teams to 13.
Rahm's impressive career includes a win at the 2023 Masters, as well as victories at the 2021 U.S. Open and three DP World Tour Championships (in 2017, 2019, and 2022).
Tyrrell Hatton, a six-time European tour champion and three-time Ryder Cup participant, will team up with Rahm.
Top amateur and SEC individual champion Caleb Surratt from the University of Tennessee rounds out the roster for Legion XIII.
Beginning this Friday, El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, will host LIV Golf's inaugural tournament of the season, LIV Golf Mayakoba, where our team is scheduled to compete.
I'm really excited for this next chapter, to link up with Jon Rahm and Legion XIII, and to get started this week in Mexico
Tyrrell Hatton
Rahm's vision of a strong and united team is reflected in the mantra, "Together we play. Together we conquer."
Legion XIII embodies qualities such as pride, determination, and loyalty to create a powerful sense of unity among its members.
The arrival of this new team signifies LIV Golf's commitment to growing the league and showcasing an impressive lineup of golfing talent.
Legion XIII
Since 2014, Tyrrell Glen Hatton from England, who has earned six victories on the DP World Tour, has been a reliable player for European Ryder Cup squads. The BMW PGA Championship title at Wentworth, Europe's premier golf event, is one of his significant achievements. This also earned him a top spot in the world golf standings. Hatton will bring his valuable experience to Rahm's team as they take on other LIV Golf teams this season.
Top amateur and SEC individual champion, Caleb Surratt, is turning pro and joining Legion XIII after a record-setting career at Tennessee. His impressive performances in prestigious tournaments have earned him recognition as one of the top young golfers in the world. With his strong work ethic and determination, Surratt is poised to make an impact on Rahm's team in his professional debut.
Zimbabwe's Kieran Vincent earned his place on Legion XIII through impressive performances at LIV Golf Promotions. The 26-year-old turned professional in 2022 and played golf at Liberty University. Vincent's progression from college golf to the pros enriches Rahm's squad.
Legion XIII: A Team United in Spirit and Resilience
The spirit of pride, determination, and loyalty is reflected in the actions and behavior of Legion XIII, creating an unbreakable bond among them.
The team's collective strength and resilience are evident through the diverse backgrounds and experiences of its members.
Jon Rahm is one of the top competitors in the world and his team will make an immediate impact on the league both on and off the golf course.
Greg Norman
Together, they aim to make an impact in the world of golf and compete at the highest level with LIV Golf's other teams.
As the LIV Golf Mayakoba tournament heralds the beginning of a new golfing year, Legion XIII is determined to leave an indelible mark on the league.
An exhilarating start to the 2024 golf season awaits at El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, where the team is scheduled to make its first appearance.