‘Very Embarrassing’: LIV Golf’s Blunder Gets Called Out by Fans Just Days Ahead of Inaugural Event

In the lead-up to the much-anticipated kickoff of LIV Golf’s season opener in Mexico, all eyes are on Legion XIII, the team led by golf sensation Jon Rahm.

The official unveiling of the team on January 30 generated widespread excitement, but it also became the source of unintended amusement. In an unfortunate blunder, the Saudi-backed league misspelled the team name as ‘Legion XII’ instead of the correct ‘Legion XIII,’ leading to unexpected scrutiny from eagle-eyed fans.

It’s not every day that a reputable sports league faces criticism for spelling errors, but this incident has stirred a humorous response from the golf community. The league’s subsequent release of the full season rosters for 2024 also drew attention, as Jon Rahm’s team once again fell victim to a misspelling. This time, the team captain’s name was incorrectly listed as John Rahm instead of Jon Rahm, adding another layer of amusement to the situation.

While such mistakes could have led to backlash, fans surprisingly responded with a mix of lighthearted jest and sympathy for those responsible. Some defended the errors, acknowledging the challenges of remembering team names and player details. Nevertheless, the majority found amusement in the fact that the Saudi-backed league made the same mistake twice for their star signing, prompting playful reactions and theories about the league’s financial priorities.

As LIV Golf gears up for its inaugural event, these unintentional blunders have added an unexpected layer of entertainment for fans, turning what could have been a PR hiccup into a source of amusement and conversation within the golfing community.