LIV Golf Jeddah was perhaps one of the most anticipated events in the league’s history.
Anthony Kim made his return to professional golf Friday at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club after more than a decade away from the sport. However, the return went about as expected, and he sits dead last in the field after the opening 18 holes.
Meanwhile, two of LIV Golf’s offseason signings, Jon Rahm and Adrian Meronk, are tied for the lead after 8-under 62s in the opening round. Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann are a shot behind and T-3.
Here are some of the best photos from 2024 LIV Golf Jeddah:
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC looks on during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational -…
Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC looks on during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC walks onto the 8th green during day one of the LIV…
Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC walks onto the 8th green during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Patrick Reed of 4Aces plays a tee shot on the 9th hole during day one of…
Patrick Reed of 4Aces plays a tee shot on the 9th hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Jon Rahm of Legion XIII lines up a putt during day one of the LIV Golf…
Jon Rahm of Legion XIII lines up a putt during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Anthony Kim of the USA tees off on the 10th hole during day one of the…
Anthony Kim of the USA tees off on the 10th hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Jon Rahm of Legion XIII plays a tee shot on the 9th hole during day one…
Jon Rahm of Legion XIII plays a tee shot on the 9th hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC lines up a putt on the 8th hole during day one…
Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC lines up a putt on the 8th hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Brooks Koepka of Smash GC plays a tee shot on the 9th during day one of…
Brooks Koepka of Smash GC plays a tee shot on the 9th during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Cameron Smith of Ripper GC plays a tee shot on the second hole during day one…
Cameron Smith of Ripper GC plays a tee shot on the second hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Ian Poulter of of Majesticks GC plays a tee shot on the second hole during day…
Ian Poulter of of Majesticks GC plays a tee shot on the second hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Dustin Johnson of 4Aces looks on during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah…
Dustin Johnson of 4Aces looks on during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
2024 LIV Golf Jeddah
Anthony Kim of the USA tees off on the 2nd hole during day one of the…
Anthony Kim of the USA tees off on the 2nd hole during day one of the LIV Golf Invitational – Jeddah at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club on March 01, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
