player roster

Brooks Koepka (USA, captain)

One of the undoubted current stars of world golf, and a man who clearly sets high standards for his team-mates – and himself. His broad-shouldered big hitting is complemented by a top-drawer short game, and he enjoys the challenge of both captaincy and management.

He will be going all out in 2025 and beyond to add to his collection of five Major victories and five LIV Golf individual titles – as well as more team successes.

Jason Kokrak (USA)

A multiple winner on the PGA Tour, Kokrak was an early recruit to the Smash GC ranks in 2022 after an invitation from his long-time pal Koepka.

Canadian born but proudly American since his early teens, Kokrak finished 23rd in the overall standings in both 2023 and 2024. His third place at The Greenbrier in late 2024 suggests that the man who used to be known as The Bomber could be a regular presence on the podium soon.

Talor Gooch (USA)

Gooch moved to Smash GC after winning the 2023 Individual Championship and was soon contributing to more success for his new team. 

A tie for second place at Las Vegas helped Smash GC to win the team event there, and several more top-10 finishes followed as Gooch finished 10th in the overall individual standings in 2024.

Gooch – a proud Oklahoman – is ambitious for more LIV Golf success as he nears his mid-thirties, and would love the opportunity to challenge for Major titles too.

Graeme McDowell (NIR)

It’s hard to believe that McDowell’s sole Major title, the US Open, was as long ago as 2010. That cemented his reputation as one of the top European players in the game, helped by his Ryder Cup exploits that saw him sink the winning putt that same year.

McDowell began life with Smash GC with two top-10 finishes early in 2024, and clearly buys into the culture created by Koepka. Now in his mid-forties, he is as ambitious as ever to compete at the highest level.