LIV Golf returns to the United States this week as the league enters the business end of the 2026 season with LIV Golf New York at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. With just a handful of events remaining before the Individual and Team Championships, every point is becoming increasingly valuable.
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LIV Golf New York Betting Tips
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 August
The Field
Jon Rahm remains firmly in control of the season-long Individual standings despite a disappointing T23 finish in the United Kingdom, ending his remarkable streak of top-20 finishes in every completed LIV Golf event. Bryson DeChambeau has narrowed the gap after another strong performance and will be eager to pile on more pressure heading into the closing stretch of the season.
The hottest team in LIV Golf arrives in New Jersey full of confidence. Lucas Herbert produced a record-breaking 30-under-par performance to claim LIV Golf UK, while Cameron Smith added a solo fourth as Ripper GC collected both the individual and team trophies. The Australians have now won three team titles this season and sit within touching distance of 4Aces GC atop the team standings.
There is no shortage of other contenders, with Tyrrell Hatton arriving after back-to-back finishes of first and second, while Bedminster specialist Cameron Smith returns to the venue where he produced the largest winning margin in LIV Golf history with his dominant seven-shot victory in 2023.
The Course
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster returns to the LIV Golf schedule for the first time since 2023 and remains one of the toughest examinations players will face all season. Measuring a daunting 7,651 yards, it is the second-longest course on this year's LIV calendar and places a premium on complete tee-to-green golf.
Designed by Tom Fazio, Bedminster rewards players who consistently find fairways before demanding a precise short game around its firm Bentgrass greens. The thick Kentucky Bluegrass rough and strategically placed bunkers make recovery shots particularly challenging, meaning mistakes are often heavily punished.
While length is certainly an advantage, history has shown that scrambling and patience are equally important. Cameron Smith's victory here in 2023 was built on elite accuracy and one of the best short-game displays seen on LIV Golf, while the demanding layout should once again separate the game's most complete players from the rest.
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Joaquin Niemann
Few players have been more consistent throughout 2026 than Joaquin Niemann. The Chilean continues to contend almost every week and possesses the complete skill set required to thrive at a demanding venue like Bedminster. His elite ball-striking and ability to minimise mistakes make him a genuine contender whenever scoring conditions become difficult, and another LIV title would come as no surprise.
Cameron Smith
Returning to the scene of his most dominant LIV Golf victory, Cameron Smith looks primed for another big week. He won by seven shots here in 2023 and arrives with renewed confidence after recording his best finish of the season with solo fourth at LIV Golf UK. On a course where scrambling and precision are paramount, few players are better equipped than Smith to contend once again.
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Marc Leishman
Leishman quietly continues to produce solid results and has the ideal game for a demanding golf course like Bedminster. He tied for seventh the last time LIV Golf visited this venue and arrives alongside a red-hot Ripper GC outfit full of confidence. If conditions become difficult, his experience and reliable ball-striking could see him outperform his odds.
Paul Casey
Casey remains one of LIV Golf's most dependable performers and thrives on layouts that reward elite tee-to-green play. Bedminster suits his controlled style perfectly, while his wealth of experience on demanding championship courses makes him an intriguing value selection. If the putter cooperates, Casey has every chance of featuring prominently on Sunday afternoon.
