LIV Golf is coming to New Orleans. Governor Landry was on hand to announce that the South Course at New Orleans’ City Park will host a LIV Golf tournament June 26th through the 28th of next year. During the announcement, Landry said New Orleans was meant to host a golf tournament like the ones LIV Golf puts on.
“I’ve always imagined that the city of New Orleans will surpass all cities in the country as being the place where you want to entertain, and we have proven that again and again,” Landry said.
The event announcing the tournament had an atmosphere more akin to WWE wrestling than professional golf, and LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil said fans attending the tournament can expect much of the same.
“We have walk-up songs, we have MCs, we have DJs, we have concerts on the course. We are attracting a new audience, and it is fun,” O’Neil said.
Among the big names expected to play in the tournament is Gulf Coast native Bubba Watson, and he said he can’t wait to play in New Orleans.
“There’ll be nothing but greatness because of the food, the atmosphere, and the culture here. They always bless me with open arms, and I can’t wait to get here,” Watson said.
The three-day tournament will take place at the South Course at New Orleans City Park Bayou Oaks, which will be renovated by former LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman.
Louisiana Economic Development says the event will generate a significant economic impact for the region, support, 1,100 jobs and deliver an estimated $40 million to the local economy.
