‘This Is Insane, Boet’: Brawl Erupts at LIV Golf Opening as Spectators Removed

LIV Golf brought its unique brand of the sport to Gauteng this weekendand with it came shirtless spectators, football shirts in the gallery, and a mass altercation more typical of rowdier team sports.

The Incident

Police confirmed on Sunday that the opening evening of what would be a successful event was punctuated by the removal of several brawling patrons.

A video of a fight among attendees began circulating on social media as the festivities on the greens and fairways wrapped up.

The cause of the running altercation is unknown, but one individual providing commentary declared: “This is insane, boet.”

Police Response

Gauteng police spokesperson Brenda Muridili confirmed the incident.

“Gauteng Traffic Wardens and private security personnel posted outside the perimeter of the Welcome Centre at the LIV Golf South Africa in Steyn City, restored order when they stopped an altercation among a group of seemingly intoxicated individuals involved in a brawl.”

Police confirmed that no cases were opened in relation to the incident and that all involved were escorted out of Steyn City.

The Golf

Despite the off-course drama, the event itself was a success.

President Cyril Ramaphosa was at Steyn City on Sunday to present the winners with their trophies.

Bryson DeChambeau defeated Jon Rahm in a playoff to secure the individual prize, bagging his fifth LIV Golf title. DeChambeau’s Crushers edged out the Southern Guards by one shot to secure the team section.

Record-Breaking Event

The Presidency stated that the event had broken all records for an inaugural golf event in the country and was broadcast to over 1 billion households in 20 countries.

“The South African edition represents a unique opportunity to showcase the country as a premier sporting destination while inspiring a new generation of golfers and sporting enthusiasts.”

The Bottom Line

On the course: record-breaking golf, a presidential appearance, and a global audience.

Off the course: intoxicated spectators, a brawl, and security escorts.

LIV Golf came to South Africa. It was, in every sense, an event to remember.

{Source: Citizen}

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