LIV Golf Promotions Event Slated for January 2026 as McKibbin Secures Historic Victory at Hong Kong Open

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LIV Golf Promotions Event Slated for January 2026 as McKibbin Secures Historic Victory at Hong Kong Open

The LIV Golf Promotions event is scheduled for January 8 to 11, 2026, at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. The tournament consists of four rounds of stroke play held over four days. Prominently, the league will offer full-season spots in the 2026 LIV Golf League to the top two finishers, expanding on last year’s single qualifying spot.

McKibbin’s Historic Victory at Hong Kong Open

Recent attention turned to McKibbin’s extraordinary performance at the Hong Kong Open. He demonstrated remarkable skill, recording rounds of 60, 65, 65, and 63. This resulted in a seven-shot victory, marking a historic achievement in the tournament.

Remarkable Achievements

McKibbin shattered the course record in the first round.
He broke the tournament scoring record by six strokes.
He tied the record for the largest margin of victory in the tournament’s 66-year history.
McKibbin achieved an impressive 93.1% accuracy by hitting 67 out of 72 greens in regulation.

Reflecting on his success, McKibbin expressed, “It means a lot. With a tournament of this historical significance and great players having won before, holding the scoring record is very special.”

Notable Competitors

Peter Uihlein from RangeGoats GC made a strong showing, finishing in second place with a final-round score of 2-under 68. His total score of 20-under par fell seven shots short of McKibbin’s winning 27-under.

Other LIV Golf players also excelled at the Hong Kong Open. Key performances included:

Louis Oosthuizen (Stinger GC) – Tied for third place
Matt Jones (Ripper GC) – Sixth place
Thomas Pieters (4Aces GC) and Charles Howell III (Crushers GC) – Tied for ninth
Josele Ballester (Fireballs GC) and David Puig – Tied for 14th
Charl Schwartzel (Stinger GC) – Also tied for 14th

Howell’s top-ten finish was further enhanced by his use of a unique new putter, adding intrigue to the tournament as noted by Golf Digest.

The upcoming LIV Golf Promotions event and the recent Hong Kong Open have showcased the talent and competitiveness within the LIV Golf League, setting an exciting stage for the future of the sport.