Centurion set to host summer of top pro golfing action

A decade after it opened its doors for the first time, Centurion Club in Hertfordshire is preparing for another big year in its relatively brief history when it plays host to the LIV Golf League’s only tournament in the UK in 2023 and the Ladies European Tour’s Aramco Team Series – London.

After last year’s successful staging of the very first event on the LIV Golf Invitational Series schedule, the tournament returns from July 7-9, with a slightly new name and an expanded cast list of stars for the 48-player field, including Dustin Johnson, Cameron Smith, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Louis Ooosthuizen, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Patrick Reed.

■ THE LIV GOLF LEAGUE WILL RETURN TO CENTURION IN JUNE

Last year saw former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel fight out a large charge from fellow South African and teammate Hennie du Plessis to take the $4m individual title and combine with Louis Oosthuizen and Branden Grace to win the team prize for Stinger GC.

This year’s LIV Golf League event will follow the same 54-hole format as last year, including a shotgun afternoon start which ensures action will be taking place all over the course for a four-hour period over the three days.

Just a week later will see Centurion host the third edition of the Aramco Team Series – London, with the Ladies European Tour event taking place from July 14-16. Offering a prize fund of $1m, last year’s tournament attracted a high-quality field and saw England’s Bronte Law carry off the spoils after holing out from 55 feet for an eagle at the final hole to beat fellow countrywoman Georgia Hall.

As well as an individual prize, the tournament is also run as a team event, with the three best scores from each team of four counting towards a team total over the three rounds. Last saw year saw 36 teams of four, comprising three pros and one amateur, take part, with the quartet comprising Kelly Whaley, Madeline Stavnar, Nicole Garcia and amateur Mia Baker take the top prize.

LIV CEO and commissioner Greg Norman said: “We received tremendous feedback from fans throughout our first year, with one