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Herbert Wins LIV Virginia, Earns US Open Spot; 4Aces Prevail

5/11/2026

Summary

Herbert Wins

Lucas Herbert won the LIV Golf Virginia title at 24-under, beating Sergio Garcia, earning a U.S. Open spot and moving to third with 299.18 points.
4Aces Golf Club won the trophy over Fireballs Golf Club on a playoff hole, helped by Anthony Kim’s 10-under 62 and a 5-wood shot.
The tournament produced 48 eagles, the second-most in LIV Golf history, and 93 birdies on par-3 holes, the fewest this season.

Summary

Herbert Victory

President Donald Trump attended the final round of the LIV Golf event at Trump National Virginia, his second week at a LIV tournament on his courses.
Herbert, sick before the tournament, played only nine holes on Thursday before his opening rounds.
Herbert’s victory at Trump National Virginia secured his first U.S. Open entry in three years.
The venue had hosted Cameron Young’s PGA Tour win the week before.

Summary

Herbert Sweeps

Australian golfer Lucas Herbert won the LIV Golf Virginia tournament and received a US$4 million (A$5.54 million) prize.
FOX Sports broadcast the event live, also streaming on Kayo Sports.
After Herbert’s win, every Ripper GC squad member claimed an individual LIV Golf title, completing a team sweep.
After a 22-minute rain delay, Herbert celebrated on the 18th green as Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman and Elvis Smylie poured champagne and embraced his wife.

History

Historical Context

Since the PGA Tour created the FedEx Cup in 2007 to raise season-end stakes, prize money surged—by 2016 the playoff series offered $10 million and gave Rory McIlroy $1.5 million. LIV Golf later matched that scale, awarding Lucas Herbert a $4 million winner’s purse at Trump National Virginia, where stars like Donald Trump and Cameron Young now compete, pressuring the Tour’s financial model.

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Herbert Wins

Lucas Herbert won the LIV Golf Virginia title at 24-under, beating Sergio Garcia, earning a U.S. Open spot and moving to third with 299.18 points.
4Aces Golf Club won the trophy over Fireballs Golf Club on a playoff hole, helped by Anthony Kim’s 10-under 62 and a 5-wood shot.
The tournament produced 48 eagles, the second-most in LIV Golf history, and 93 birdies on par-3 holes, the fewest this season.

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